The lectionary texts for the month of September lend themselves to preach a mini-series or individual sermons that reflect on the theme of love: love of God, love of self, and love of others. The title of the series could be “Living Love.” Weaving the theme of love throughout the month could be a good lead up or start of a fall stewardship campaign that focuses on love.
Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett
Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett is a pastor and author. Starting in August 2026, he will begin serving as senior pastor of Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In addition to writing for The Presbyterian Outlook, he recently published the book Purple Church, Red State: Finding Common Ground in an Age of Polarization, which explores how faith communities can resist division. In July 2026, he will conclude his service as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Nebraska. Greg’s diverse ministry background spans leadership roles in small, medium, and large churches, as well as serving as the general manager of Presbyterian World Mission at the PC(USA) denominational offices in Louisville. A native of Flagstaff, Arizona, Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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