Weekly Outlook - A litany and prayer after the Minneapolis shooting

Dear readers, We’d like you to participate in our November issue on modern-day music prophets in a way that is simple, meaningful and fun. Simply answer this question:  What music are you listening to and why? In 100 words (or less), name an artist or song that brings you hope, joy, or whose prophetic wisdom helps you make sense of our current time and place. Your response can be earnest, lighthearted or in-between.   We will share some responses on the pages of Outlook, on our website, and/or on social media. We’ll even create a Spotify playlist for our readers!   Here's a sample response from Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella:  What I’m listening to:  “Go West” by the Pet Shop Boys Why? I was a college student when I first heard the Pet Shop Boys’ remake of this ‘70s classic, and they sang of a Utopian future available to anyone willing to take a risk and head west.  All summer long, my community theatre friends and I drove around the suburbs, belting out their wistful lyrics filled with promises of "sun in wintertime” and a space to "be what we want to be.”  Now in middle age, I need hope more than ever—and singing “we’ll find our promised land” never fails to uplift! I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Peace, Rose Schrott Taylor Digital Content Editor Presbyterian Outlook

Young Presbyterians share a vision for the church at Triennium 2025 by Harriet Riley Litany and prayer after the Minneapolis shooting by Teri McDowell Ott Creating a period-positive church: Hospitality, advocacy, and sacred care by Karie Charlton “No Kings” should include Jesus by Jimmy Hoke James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and ‘family values’ advocate, dies at 89 by David Mark and Adelle M. Banks For a small Charlotte church, selling some land has meant finding its soul by Yonat Shimron In case you missed it... Comma, humility In his review of Ellen Jovin’s "Rebel with a Clause," Andrew Taylor Troutman highlights how grammar, approached with humor and humility, can foster empathy and connection. A quieter, grounded faith: Discoveries on a Celtic Cross pilgrimage A pilgrimage through Scotland with Presbyterian College allows M.C. Dailey to renew her faith, rethink leadership, and reimagine the church’s future. Thin places, full hearts: A pilgrimage toward healing, calling and communion Presbyterian College graduate Kennedy Elise Perry finds renewal and a vision for a more inclusive church during a pilgrimage to Scotland. D.C. churches respond to federal show of force D.C. churches unite against heightened federal policing, defending vulnerable neighbors and calling for justice over fear-based governance. — Harriet Riley From crisis to community, then back to camp Camp Grier enables hurricane relief, economic renewal and summer camp. — Beth Waltemath Leading while waiting: A pastor’s call amid immigration uncertainty Presbyterian Pastor Gary Noonan’s future in the U.S. is at risk because of a federal visa backlog. Amid a season of uncertainty, he finds holy ground. DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants The agency refers to Scripture as it seeks to recruit agents who are pivotal in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.