Weekly Outlook - How can churches stay welcoming and safe?

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

Some insights from process theology by Monica Coleman Gustavo Gutiérrez’s legacy by Leo Guardado A prayer for Israelis, Palestinians and lasting peace by Teri McDowell Ott Rethinking disability in theology and the church by Lisa Powell Chicago pastors confront escalating violence at ICE detention facility by Harriet Riley What happens when ministry becomes a security risk? by Harriet Riley In case you missed it... Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza Munther Isaac draws upon Martin Luther’s theology of the cross to find Christ in the rubble, in solidarity with those who suffer. Robert A. Cathey offers a review. Judge bars ICE from taking some violent actions against religious activists, journalists The suit was primarily brought by journalists who allege they have been targeted by federal agents, but the list of plaintiffs also included the Rev. David Black, a Chicago-area Presbyterian minister. — Jack Jenkins Former colleagues, students and friends remember Dr. Walter Brueggemann Panelists at Columbia Theological Seminary share stories about their friend and mentor, who died June 5 at age 92. — Mike Ferguson New podcast explores the intersection of A.I. and theology Can God be found in the algorithm? Pastor Tony Sundermeier and tech entrepreneur Brent Macon explore this question and more in their new podcast, "The New Garden." Introducing the Living Theology special issue Theology isn’t solo work — it’s a 2,000-year conversation. Meet past and present voices shaping faith in the October 2025 Presbyterian Outlook. — Amy Plantinga Pauw  The Rev. Sandra Moon promoted to vice president at the Presbyterian Foundation Moon, a pastor and lawyer, will work with the Ministry Relations team to help congregations with financial analysis. — Robyn Davis Sekula A daily Advent devotional by Presbyterian Outlook Each Advent, we are invited to slow down and pay attention — not just to Christmas on the horizon, but to Christ’s presence with us here and now. This daily devotional by Teri McDowell Ott helps you do just that.

Each Advent, we are invited to slow down and pay attention — not just to Christmas on the horizon, but to Christ’s presence with us here and now. Draw Near, written by Outlook Editor/Publisher Teri McDowell Ott, is a daily devotional that helps you do just that.