COVID-19 News & Resources

Dear Outlook 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.

Remember: Check our website or follow us on social media to get materials as soon as they are released. You'll find weekly "Looking into the lectionary" reflections, all of the Outlook's COVID-19 news and stories, and our new worship resources here.

Grace and peace,
Rose Schrott
Outlook interim associate editor

Order of Worship — October 3, 2021
Created by guest writer Shelli Latham of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for worship use.

Worldbuilding
by Sarah Curtis

Loving the Little Ones — Weekly Christian ed lesson
by Joelle Brummit-Yale

Pandemic-related expenses push up costs for 2022 General Assembly
The COVID-19 pandemic is throwing some possible curve balls at the budget for the 2022 General Assembly with costs expected to be $539,000 more than originally budgeted. — Leslie Scanlon

Book Review: No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear)
In her new book, Kate Bowler continues to resist easy platitudes in favor of hard-earned wisdom. — Amy Pagliarella

Presbyterians discuss how pandemic might change plans for 2022 General Assembly — and whether a vaccination requirement is needed

Vaccinations may be required to attend committee meetings of the 2022 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – although that decision hasn’t been made yet.