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

Coronavirus News

Committee on the Office of the General Assembly presses on toward the 224th General Assembly (2020)Group zeroes in on critical business for online gathering

Flattening the curve means keeping churches closed for now, leaders say‘All things are lawful, but not all things are beneficial’

Mission Co-Worker Larry Sthreshley is fighting the pandemic on the front lines in CongoThe response to the attack is under way

Stewardship in a pandemicValuable lessons learned on being the church

PC(USA) Washington office calls on Congress to protect voting rightsOffice of Public Witness says Wisconsin primary is evidence voter protections need to be in stimulus bill

Scripture in a time of pandemic: It’s where to find hopeUnion Presbyterian Seminary President Brian Blount has hope because ‘I’ve read to the end of The Book’

224th General Assembly to be conducted online onlyCommittee on the Office of the General Assembly votes for shortened assembly

What would Fred Rogers say about the coronavirus? Everyday God-Talk explores the connection between a centuries-old confession and a beloved children’s television host

Despite the pandemic, churches find they’re maintaining ecclesial health Familiar Bible stories can take on new meaning during this extraordinary time

Addressing the call process during COVID-19 Churches are looking for creative ways to help fill their pulpit

Finding spirituality in a pandemic Co-Moderators discuss where they’ve found balance and purpose even in isolation

‘Community’ redefined in view of COVID-19 Worship, call, confession, communion, commission beyond COVID-19

Forman Christian College continues to offer education in Pakistan amid pandemic Flexibility, tireless work ethic and technology are keys to carrying on despite COVID-19

PC(USA) Washington office asks Trump to ease sanctions to combat COVID-19 Office of Public Witness joins nearly 70 organizations saying sanctions relief is vital to stop pandemic

Does the church dare to move forward? I don’t want to return to ‘normal’

COVID-19 deaths in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan stand at 250; US passes 50,000 What can we learn from our siblings in Asia?

Jesus Christ is the same — yesterday, today and forever ‘The one thing I am certain of’

What to do about Vacation Bible School? Last week’s APCE Zoom conversation reached the maximum of 100 people; Part 2 is at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday

Coalition pushes for farmworker protections against COVID-19 South Florida effort centers on Immokalee community

Environmental justice and COVID-19 come together in CPJ Day webinar Three panelists discuss the impact of environmental injustice and pandemic on vulnerable communities

A prayer tree grows Youth create way to pray for one another

Presbyterian webinar series asks, ‘Why do people buy guns during a pandemic?’ ‘Standing Our Holy Ground’ from Presbyterian Peacemaking Program will look for answers on Thursday

COVID-19 impacts on Presbyterian Hunger Program’s global partners If you’re poor, social distancing is nearly impossible

Presbytery of Detroit writes an open letter to soften closed hearts Letter seeks end to division and inequality ‘laid bare’ by coronavirus

LGBTQIA community susceptible to coronavirus in ways you may not have considered The pandemic gives the church a chance to care for people on the margins

News

Strengthening connections: D.J. Lee of the Board of Pensions serves PC(USA) Korean churches To 400 Korean ministers and congregation leaders, he’s the face of the Board

Homiletics Professor Debra J. Mumford named Academic Dean at Louisville SeminaryShe’s authored books on envisioning God’s reign and ‘prosperity preaching’

One hundred days of mission and ministry in RwandaPresbyterian Church of Rwanda looks to God for trauma healing and needs related to church growth

A new response to challengesHistory repeats itself, yet we don’t have to

New children’s book explores the refugee’s experience‘Crocodile’s Crossing’ introduces immigration in an accessible, hopeful way

Part 2 of ‘A Year with Matthew for a Matthew 25 Church’ is now availableFree downloadable resource covers every Sunday between June 7 and Nov. 22

New book encourages children to take low-tech adventures‘Babbit and Joan, a Rabbit and a Phone’ tells young readers it’s OK to step back from technology

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and Members

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