Weekly Outlook - A PC(USA) resource to confront Christian nationalism

Dear 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. Peace, Rose Schrott Taylor Digital Content Editor Presbyterian Outlook

General Assembly committee publishes a resource to help Presbyterians confront Christian nationalism by Mike Ferguson First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville ministers to Texas flood victims, prepares for long-term recovery by Gregg Brekke Is death the end? Holding on to love that outlasts loss by Earl S. Johnson, Jr.  Hospicing White Christianity and midwifing something new by Tamice Spencer-Helms In case you missed it... Churches can endorse politicians, IRS says in court filing The IRS hopes to settle a lawsuit brought by a pair of Texas churches and a group of religious broadcasters over rules that bar houses of worship and other nonprofits from getting involved in political campaigns. — Bob Smietana and Jack Jenkins Holy dissent: Presbyterians speak out about the Trump administration’s policies Faith-based opposition to government actions and legislation mounts. — Gregg Brekke One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" calls preachers and other church leaders to pay attention, show up, and work toward a renewed moral compass in our country and culture. — Amy Pagliarella Louisville Institute names a new executive director The Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace will begin her new work Aug. 1. — LPTS Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson "McPherson was a remarkable female American religious leader when that description fit few others, making her story relevant to Christians today." — Bill Tammeus Holding on A gripping recount of Melanie Spencer's father's passing, his life, and a poem he gave her with his last words of wisdom. PC(USA) Co-Moderators reflect at the halfway point of their term The Rev. Tony Larson and the Rev. CeCe Armstrong are traveling the nation and the world to learn from and inspire Presbyterians. — Layton Williams Berkes A blessing for picking up the pieces Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise

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