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Dear Outlook readers,

Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all of the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you.

In Christ,

Rose Schrott Taylor
Outlook interim associate editor

Editors' picks

Who is healing for? by Bailie Gregory

Polity Committee recommends requiring new policies on anti-racism training and non-sexual harassment by Leslie Scanlon

True accessibility by Hunter Steinitz

Additional commissioners test positive at 225th General Assembly by Rick Jones, OGA

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Equity, representation, and inclusion the order of the day in Mid Councils Committee
Mid Councils Committee completes its work, approving or referring 11 items and concurring with the withdrawal of the twelfth

Did you hear?
Rev. Cheryl Ann Raine is celebrating 20 years of ordained ministry. Share your own personal and professional news on our online bulletin board.