Learning to unlearn ableism When an injury stopped Maggie Alsup in her tracks during Holy Week, she began to see her ministry — and her body — in a new light. @chaplainmags.bsky.social

Pedaling to spiritual fitness: How Peloton and boutique studios fill the void of modern religion Is fitness America's new religion? Rose Schrott Taylor explores how workouts go beyond physical training, offering community, meaning, and transformation. #Repost @rose-s-taylor.bsky.social

Called to the “also” of a meaningful life Teri McDowell Ott's athletic journey taught her more than just speed. It showed her the meaning that goes beyond talents. #repost @terimott.bsky.social

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — November 16, 2025 Rapture dates come and go. The gospel’s call endures. Explore Luke 21:5-19 and equip your community for hope-filled witness, write Philip Gladden.

“The Theology of Hip-Hop” is underway! Two episodes are live: DMX’s raw, prayer-soaked faith and Tupac’s poetic, prophetic street theology. 🔥 Join us for new episodes each Wednesday #HipHop #Theology #DMX #Tupac #Faith #Justice #Lament #TheologyOfHipHop

CREDO cultivates ministers’ wholeness for 20 years Over two decades, the Board of Pensions has offered CREDO gatherings more than 170 times. @pcusa.bsky.social

Invested Faith Grants 17th Class of Fellows These four social innovators are working to address systemic issues of injustice in their communities while building sustainable financial models.

Horizons — The Prodigal Child, Luke 15:11-32 The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stirs us — the resentment, the rivalry, the longing to be seen. Rhashell D. Hunter’s Horizons Bible Study reminds us that God meets all of us with generous, joyful love, writes Rosalind Banbury.

I’m sorry I forgot to text you back: Keeping friendships in a busy world Ever left a friend in text message purgatory? You’re not alone. Katy Shevel explores how to turn unread texts into intentional friendship — one promise at a time.

Is there religious revival among Gen Z? There’s a swell in Christian devotion at the University of Pittsburgh amid claims of national revival, but some researchers say ‘revival’ is too strong a word.

A song of prophetic hope Music is protest and praise — from Miriam to Mary, Dylan to Doechii. The prophets of song remind us: art is not luxury, it’s testimony and hope. @alexevangelista.bsky.social

First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, abolishes $1.78 million in medical debt for Hoosier families Congregation’s bicentennial celebration helps free more than 1,450 residents three counties from burdensome debt. @pcusa.bsky.social

Board of Pensions President announces retirement The Rev. Dr. Frank Clark Spencer will retire as President and CEO of the Board of Pensions at the close of GA226 (2026) after 12 years of service. #Pcusa

Through a glass dimly: Repentance and repair in sacred spaces Shea Watts shares Covenant Presbyterian Church’s decision to remove stained-glass windows depicting Confederate figures. #Repost

MRTI Committee moves to add director voting strategy as a possible tactic Mission Responsibility Through Investment alerts key CEOs of its probable recommendation to vote against directors of companies not progressing on key climate concerns. @pcusa.bsky.social

New episode: Tupac Shakur — Poetic. Prophetic. Profound. Chris Burton dives deep into Tupac’s spiritual imagination — justice, lament, Black Jesus and hope.

Oz has never been just a fairy tale. Wicked makes the politics of power, propaganda, and resistance impossible to ignore, writes Michael Parker. 🧹✨💚 #WickedForGood

A prayer for veterans Daniel Heath offers a prayer for veterans, especially those residing and working at a Veterans Administration Hospital. #VeteransDay #Repost

After and After: A poem-prayer for Veterans Day #VeteransDay #Repost

We bear the mark Ben Weakley spent 14 years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He reflects on the cost of killing and the work of healing. #VeteransDay #Repost

The Disturbing Profane: Hip-Hop, Blackness, and the Sacred Hip-hop isn’t a threat to holiness — it’s a witness to survival. Joseph R. Winters’ "The Disturbing Profane" reframes the sacred through Black art and expression. Jordan Burton offers a review. @dukepress.bsky.social

Jesy and Dartinia are at the @nextchurch.bsky.social National Gathering! Come grab some swag and chat with us about the courageous conversations happening here — and how you can be part of them! @darth67.bsky.social @jlittle64.bsky.social

Glittery. Down-home. Prophetic. Dolly Parton is the rhinestone-clad prophet we need in our polarized times. — Lindy Vogado #ModernMusicalProphets

Taylor Swift prays in Wi$h Li$t: “Please God bring me a best friend who I think is hot.” Absurd? Maybe. But isn’t that what we all want — love, belonging, connection? Hannah Lovaglio explores pop music as prayer and why even “shallow” petitions can be sacred.

Theology is for the birds … and for me Andrew Taylor-Troutman explores a “living theology” shaped by attention — to creation, to one another, and to the holy particularities that make us who we are.

PC(USA)’s Interim Unified Agency adds details to denominational restructuring Existing ministries to remain; no staff reductions planned. #PCUSA #IUA

This past Sunday Outlook's editor and publisher, Teri spent some time with Heartland Presbytery and First Presbyterian Church in Lee's Summit, MO. Thank you for your hospitality and the chance to share how we continue to use the Presbyterian Outlook to spread the love

Reign of Christ — November 23, 2025 On Reign of Christ Sunday, Luke 23 presses us to confront how empire shapes our theology — and how the church can resist it, writes Jimmy Hoke. #ReignofChristSunday

The Scent of Bright Light Using clever prose laced with gallows humor, Dudek considers how Sarah and Hagar suffered during the unfolding of these cataclysmic events over which they had absolutely no control. — Michael M. Gibson #Repost

Through a glass dimly: Repentance and repair in sacred spaces Shea Watts shares Covenant Presbyterian Church’s decision to remove stained-glass windows depicting Confederate figures. #Repost

This Beautiful Day: Daily Wisdom from Mister Rogers Who better to speak to this time and place than everyone’s favorite Presbyterian minister, Mr. Rogers? — Amy Pagliarella #Repost

What if Jael, Jacob, and Mordecai were more transgressive — or trans-affirming — than we’ve been taught? Jo Wiersema reviews Trans Biblical, a collection that reimagines Scripture through a trans-inclusive lens. @wjkbooks.com

For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional Hanna Reichel’s "For Such a Time as This" offers brief, rich reflections and concrete practices to sustain faith, courage, and community in crisis, writes Amy Pagliarella. @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social

Horizons — Jesus is tested, Luke 4:1-13 From everyday frustrations to moral dilemmas, Jesus’ testing teaches us how to endure with faith, writes Rosalind Banbury.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — November 9, 2025 What if resurrection isn’t only about life after death — but freedom right now? Jeny Carlson reflects.

PC(USA)’s Interim Unified Agency adds details to denominational restructuring Existing ministries to remain; no staff reductions planned. https://pres-outlook.org/2025/11/pcusas-interim-unified-agency-adds-details-to-denominational-restructuring/

Thank you to Big Faith Resources and @terimott.bsky.social for wealth of information and care given in the recent webinar, Creating neuro-affirming worship. To learn more or to see the recording, click the link: https://pres-outlook.pulse.ly/dlegp89ks7

This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity. “We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden. Learn more: cpcaustin.org

Telos Group launches new peacemaking program to equip U.S. churches for justice and reconciliation The Telos Group launches Mosaic, a two-year, Lilly-funded program equipping U.S. congregations to become active peacemakers amid deep division.

“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility “People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.

After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’ #ImmigrationJustice

The Rev. Jihyun Oh is among faith leaders opposed to the Trump administration’s new policy on admitting refugees Church World Service, a partner of the PC(USA), condemns efforts to abandon the nation’s historic refugee program. @pcusa.bsky.social

We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals From the Freedom Church of the Poor "We Pray Freedom," edited by Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, curates liturgies and prayers rooted in justice, healing, and community. — Amy Pagliarella @broadleafbooks.bsky.social @liztheoharis.kairoscenter.org

The work of theology is an ongoing pilgrimage Theologians David Jensen, Martha Moore-Keish and Hanna Reichel reflect on the joy, challenge and urgency of forming faithful thinkers today — and why words still matter. @columbiaseminary.bsky.social

Resources for disability ministry in churches Community Circle takes a ‘how’ mindset toward disability inclusion. #Repost @pcusa.bsky.social

Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity Lund’s theology of neurodiversity is that neurodiverse individuals are whole and loved in their neurodiverse experience, not a problem to be solved. — Jo Wiersema @sarahgriffithlund.bsky.social

🎉 Join us this evening at 7:00 PM (EDT)! Together, we’ll examine how faith communities can grow in both understanding and practice — cultivating spaces that affirm and include people with a wide range of neurological differences.

The theology of DMX: Lament, prayer and the God who stayed DMX prayed, lamented, and wrestled with God in public. Chris Burton traces the theology inside the music—justice, repentance, endurance, grace. Listen now.

Lilly Endowment grants foster ministry and mission across the PC(USA) Funding seeds programs at seminaries, synods and in agencies. #PCUSA #LillyEndowment @gdbrekke.bsky.social

Hurricane Melissa prompts appeal from PC(USA) Gifts to PDA will help to meet emergency and long-term needs in the Caribbean @pcusa.bsky.social #HurricaneMelissa