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On borrowed time: A Lenten poem #Lent2025 #Repost

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Black churchwomen on the front lines A broken-hearted mother’s decision became one of the most galvanizing acts of the Civil Rights Movement, writes Dartinia Hull. #WomensHistoryMonth #CivilRights @darth67.bsky.social

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Breaking the chains of complementarianism: A female seminary student finds her voice At a young age, Union Presbyterian Seminary student Amanda Shanks felt a call to ministry. Having no model for female leadership in the church, she ignored it until two years ago. What changed? #Repost

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First Sunday in Lent — March 9, 2025 What forces pull our communal motives and loyalties away from God’s heart, asks Kyle Walker? #Lectionary #Lent2025

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Grace for complexity There is glory in acting to bring about the kingdom of God; Jesus demonstrates this for the first part of his life. But as the cross demonstrates, there is glory to be found in being handed over too. — Rose Schrott Taylor #Lent2025 #Repost @rose-s-taylor.bsky.social

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Curiosity and the power of the prophetic imagination We have always had prophets who have used their creative witness to leave this world better than they found it. — Winterbourne Harrison-Jones #Curiosity

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The gift of active listening Shani McIlwain reflects on the power of active listening in coaching, fostering curiosity, empathy, and understanding to build stronger relationships. @askforshani.bsky.social

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Queer Christian groups oppose Trump orders in Ash Wednesday statement The statement is signed by 11 Christian LGBTQ groups, including More Light Presbyterians, representing tens of thousands of constituents and roughly 5,000 congregations. #LGBTQIA @morelightpresby.bsky.social

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t’s been a crazy-making couple of days — and we so appreciate you standing with us. Welcome to our new followers! We’re jazzed to have you join us!

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A retelling of Psalm 32: Letting go "It is hard to remain happy, to be happy in the assurance that God forgives us because we think there must be a catch." —Maggie Alsup #Lent2025 #Repost @chaplainmags.bsky.social

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Sign up for the Presbyterian Outlook's monthly books newsletter Page Turners, and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book from Yolanda Pierce! Click the link below and sign up by March 19th to win "The Wounds are the Witness"! #BookGiveaway buff.ly/Tqi2BWn

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The Rev. Jihyun Oh announces an interim leadership team for the Interim Unified Agency The team includes people already in senior leadership as well as those serving public-facing ministries in the IUA. @pcusa.bsky.social

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Our team extends its gratitude to everyone who showed us support yesterday. We received news early this morning that our Instagram account was restored. We believe our editorial—and, more importantly, your support—made this possible. Now the question becomes: Do we return to Instagram?

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Jesus’ call to curiosity: Detaching from what we think we know Being curious takes vulnerability and courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott, but this is the soft, fertile soil from which spring flowers bloom. @terimott.bsky.social #Editorial #Curiousity

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Curiosity: An innate gift and a lifelong pursuit What if Eve's story gives us permission to tap into our own curiosity? — Kerra Becker English buff.ly/FCe6xfY

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This Lent, join the Presbyterian Outlook in a 40-day devotional, Grieving Change and Loss, rooted in Scripture, personal reflection, and prayer. buff.ly/0W0PgcI

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God knows I don’t need to be reminded I’m nothing, but it is nice to know. —Garrett Mostowski #AshWednesday #Lent

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Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible Grant addresses recovering fundamentalists, inviting them to rediscover the relevance of Scripture throughout the pages of "Knock at the Sky," writes Emery J. Cummins. @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social @lizcharlottegrant.bsky.social

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Boycotts accompany prayer as faith leaders prepare for a Lent of protest The Rev. Jamal Bryant said he hopes 100,000 ‘conscientious Christians’ will have signed up by March 5 to mark the ‘season of denial’ by fasting from shopping at Target. @jamalbryantpodcast.bsky.social #Boycott #Target #Lent

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Presbyterian Outlook banned by Instagram: What happened and where to find us now Presbyterian Outlook’s Instagram was suspended by Meta without explanation. Learn what happened and where to find us now. @Terimott.bsky.social #Meta

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Pretty ashes Maybe our mortality can be beautiful, writes Andrew Taylor-Troutman. #AshWednesday #Lent #Repost

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Grief is a sacred companion on life’s journey. This Lent, join authors Bobby Hulme-Lippert, Ginna Bairby and Teri McDowell Ott for Grieving Change and Loss, a devotional rooted in Scripture, personal reflection and prayer. Embrace the wilderness of grief and be guided toward the promise of Easter.

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Lessons from the viral anglerfish video A tiny creature's journey from darkness to light – and the world's reaction to it – causes Brendan McLean to reflect on hope.

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Thank you for this review of my newest book!

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If you’re looking for a Lent devotional, I hope you’ll consider the Outlook’s. Bobby and Ginna are beautiful writers and storytellers. I loved working with them on this daily devotional. @presoutlook.bsky.social

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A great feature for @malcolmbfoley.bsky.social!

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Five months after Hurricane Helene, Black Mountain Presbyterian Church continues providing recovery and relief The church continues to answer its mission statement: ‘Has everyone been fed?’ @pcusa.bsky.social

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Registration for the Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage now open The Rev. Sharon Risher will keynote the Sept. 24-27 training at Massanetta. Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center @pcusa.bsky.social

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Second Sunday in Lent — March 16, 2025 Psalm 27 invites us to explore faith, fear, and the ways we hide — only to be called out into courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott. How do we move from hiding to trusting God? @terimott.bsky.social

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A hymn-prayer celebrating women in ministry Permission is given for free use of this hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, including in online worship services. #WomensHistoryMonth #Repost

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