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News & Stories 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 Kentucky pastor documents community’s deep loss and resiliency following major floods by Janice Stamper What is the World Council of Churches and why does it matter? by Neal D. Presa Fewer than half of Americans may be Christian by 2070, according to new projections by RNS Shared food ministry fosters friendship between two diverse churches by Tony Barnhart In case you missed it... Open the barn doors In this excerpt from Mark Elsdon’s book We Aren’t Broke, he encourages a move from the fear and greed of scarcity to a recognition of God’s abundance. Co-Moderators optimistic about the future of the PC(USA) Shavon Starling-Louis and Ruth Faith Santana-Grace expand on lament and hope. — PNS The importance of difference Rather than being suspicious of other viewpoints, Aaron Neff has learned to embrace disparity as a potential vehicle for the Holy Spirit. The Church of Scotland pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen The moderator of the PC(USA)’s Scottish forebear says she’s been ‘the steady constant in the life of our nation for over seven decades.’ — PNS Podcast review: “Learning How to See” How do we transform and transcend our biases? Pittsburgh Theological Seminary prepares for fall conference: Missional Leadership in a Time of Disruption Mark Diehl retires after 40 years of ordained ministry Rev. William Mitchell (ABCUSA) has accepted a call to serve the Federated Church of Carlinville, IL. The church is a federated PC(USA) and ABCUSA congregation.

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