Weekly Outlook - Trump's million dollar Bible

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

Humanitarian aid is an interfaith, bipartisan American value we have to restore by Eugene Cho, David Saperstein and Ahmed Shehata The Rev. Jihyun Oh: The PC(USA) will continue to stand with and for the most vulnerable by Jihyun Oh  Planning team announces theme for 227th General Assembly by Layton Williams Berkes Patriotic Bible blesses Trump with $1.3 million in royalties by Bob Smietana Recording now available! In case you missed it... A new mid-career residency program for PC(USA) pastors Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation's Synergos Pastoral Residency helps mid-career PC(USA) pastors discern and understand their ministry in a new way. — Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation Supporting your congregation’s caregivers Small churches rely on a few faithful caregivers. Phillip Blackburn calls us to see the weight they carry and offer them support. Authentic Christian Freedom: Deconstructing the American Gospel of Liberty In "Authentic Christian Freedom," Elizabeth L. Hinson-Hasty critiques America’s culture wars and reclaims Christian freedom as non-partisan love. — Amy Pagliarella Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives In "Just Making:" Mitali Perkins explores the seemingly bifurcated relationship between creativity and justice and finds that the two are not as opposed as she once thought. — Caroline Barnett 100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America How has White Christian nationalism changed since the Gilded Age? Christina Littlefield compares the Social Gospel with the Christian right today. Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball Millions of Americans have taken up pickleball, touting its health and social benefits. A growing number of churches want to tap into those benefits — with a side of spirituality. — Bob Smietana Overcoming loneliness: Churches can play a significant role Don Griggs shares how social connection helps build strong relationships and overcome loneliness — inside and outside the church. Planning a sermon series on nonviolence? This webinar offers biblical insight, stories, and tools to preach peace in a violent world.

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