Weekly Outlook - The questions Presbyterians can’t avoid before GA227

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Arizona presbyteries keep border ministry alive by Eric Ledermann As GA227 debates mission theology, what’s at stake? by Stan Skreslet Global mission partners sound off by Gregg Brekke   How the Synod of Lincoln Trails is rethinking boundary training by Rebecca Blair

In case you missed it... General Assembly Operations Committee is being asked the most basic GA question of all Should future assemblies be held entirely in person — along with an exhibit hall? — Mike Ferguson Conversion Therapy Dropout Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez traces his journey from shame and exclusion to healing, faith and queer belonging in the church in "Conversion Therapy Dropout." Amy Pagliarella offers a review. Women of Faith nominees to be honored at General Assembly breakfast Registration for the event is open until June 5. — Beth Waltemath Order the chaos Artist and mother Merideth Hite Estevez discovers that creativity — and grace — are often born in life’s glitter-covered chaos, where God meets us in the messy work of mending. Beyond the altar: Prayer as devotion, discipline and public witness Winterbourne Harrison-Jones reimagines prayer as activism, insisting that true communion with God must move beyond the sanctuary and into the streets. How the Board of Pensions prices the Medical Plan Two principles guide the approach to pricing. — Todd Ingves Adapting together: A small church and Buddhist monks A small congregation discovered unexpected community – and new possibilities for fellowship – with neighboring Buddhist monks, writes David Williams. Hear from all the moderator candidates June 17 7 pm ET All who register will receive a recording

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