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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

A hymn-prayer for after hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

A prayer for World Communion Sunday by Molly Spangler

How should presbyteries support new worshipping communities? by David Bonnema

Beatitudes for a Queerer Church by Jay Hulme

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Next steps for the Presbyterian Mission Agency
“We have to think that we can do something with God,” said Diane Moffett, PMA’s president and executive director. “We have to believe we can create a better world.” — Leslie Scanlon

On sacraments and rites
Newly-ordained Molly Smerko reflects on the week shortly after her ordination that included presiding at a wedding, the Lord’s Table and a funeral.

The Board of Pensions appoints Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Cannon as Vice President, Ministry Innovation
An update from the Board of Pensions.

The pregame prayer
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming prayer in public schools, Andrew Taylor Troutman reflects on his high school baseball team’s pregame ritual of saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Lifelong learning
As Eliza Jaremko sends her eldest daughter off to kindergarten, she reflects that learning never stops — the church is proof of that.

Anxiety and education: “This moment does not define you”
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on how her anxiety followed her throughout her education and the kindness of certain teachers that granted her perspective.