Weekly Coronavirus briefing and News from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).

Coronavirus News

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance approves more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 grantsStaff members say they have seen churches ‘rising to the occasion’ in midst of pandemic

PC(USA), A Corporation approved for $8.8 million forgivable loan‘This gives us a little breathing room,’ says A Corp President Kathy Lueckert

Mission Agency President seeks a church-wide fundraising campaignNoting ‘the world has changed so much," Moffett asks PMA Board for a larger, wider fundraiser than the $4 million version recommended for Stony Point Center

Remembering victims, resisting violence and renouncing evilA prayer for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Old school, new school Christian educators and other leaders are using every tool to reach children and their families during pandemic

Easter 2020 Special Collecting Help the Presbyterian Historical Society document worship responses to COVID-19

Office of Theology and Worship develops resources for prayer and comfort during the pandemic Adapting portions of the 2018 Book of Common Worship for today’s trying circumstances

COVID-19 impacts overseas Filipino workers Migrants are often treated with little concern for their health, dignity

Presbytery of Seattle remains strong in the midst of COVID-19 Leaders echo others in the church — things will change after virus

Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully Ruling Elders in a Pandemic

Churches urged to observe Earth Day Resources available to help with planning

‘When America gets a cold, the African American community gets pneumonia’ COVID-19’s impact on black Presbyterian churches

Varied, far-flung mission is envisioned over the next two years Presbyterian Mission Agency Board hears what kind of ministry will occur under proposed budgets for 2021, 2022

COGA to make final decision on the 224th General Assembly (2020) next week Members hold regular meeting to consider agenda

Share your CARES money (if you can) Some Presbyterians don’t really need their government stimulus check. Consider donating it

Practicing lifelong discipleship formation during COVID-19 During a Vital Congregations online webinar, some 50 church leaders describe their hopes for life after coronavirus

The coronavirus and its implications for PC(USA) ministry Nearly 1,100 congregations and mid councils discuss both challenges and surprises

COGA considers critical business for 224th General Assembly (2020) Unified budget and addressing COVID-19 top discussion on its final day

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board endorses proposed budgets, committee reports Some proposals receive minor tweaks

The digital church arrives Is it here to stay?

Presbyterians Today navigates the new way of being church Inspiring stories, helpful ideas fill May/June issue

Take care of our bodies before we take care of the economy Stated Clerk speaks out on returning to the workforce

News

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board committees Zoom to get their work done Over the course of two hours on Thursday, five committees met virtually across four time zones

Defining sustainability for new worshiping communitiesResearch data indicates NWCs are offsetting the annual loss of congregations

Sandy Hook Promise addresses gun violence by changing cultureMembers of the gun violence prevention group appear on Presbyterian Peacemaking webinar

Hugh Fleece Halverstadt, an expert on managing church conflict, dies at 81‘He taught us to see ourselves and our congregations honestly,’ says one former student

Breath prayer eases anxiousnessAncient practice synchronizes breathing with sacred words

MRTI Releases 2020 Shareholder Resolutions Directory with Proxy Voting RecommendationsGuidance offered for shareholders who want to vote in line with the denomination

Caroline Kurtz, daughter of PC(USA) missionaries, wins Presbyterian Writers Guild’s Best First Book AwardSisters win Writers Guild’s two top 2020 awards

Gayraud Wilmore, who led the Commission on Religion and Race, dies at age 98Pastor, acclaimed scholar was a staunch advocate for civil rights activism

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and Members

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