Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

Matthew 25 in the PC(USA): A bold vision and invitation

News Former GA moderator and Presbyterian News Service chief Marj Carpenter dies at 93 She was ‘one of most powerful missionary advocates for justice that God has given to the PC(USA)’ Three sets of Co-Moderator candidates make their pitches The online election during the 224th General Assembly is set for June 19 A great crowd talks about how they’re caring for the least of these Matthew 25 entities are commissioned, hear stories of God at work World Refugee Day: A time of solidarity and celebration Presbyterian churches are encouraged to take part Young Adult Volunteer program creates new normal for 2020-22 YAV program years But the motto stays the same: ‘A year of service for a lifetime of change’ Baltimore General Assembly history A look back at seven previous Baltimore assemblies Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully Praying for Others in the Time of Pandemic Global partners express solidarity with US siblings Working together for a better world Synod of the Sun network aims to help confront and dismantle racism About 40 people in four states seek to heed ‘God’s ongoing call to love and justice’ Support Justice in Policing Act, PC(USA) Washington office says Office of Public Witness says combating police violence part of GA’s anti-racism call National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches grieves with African American siblings ‘Silence is not an option’ COVID-19 helping to fuel global hunger ‘How do you tell a hungry man to sit at home?’ Behind the scenes at the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the PC(USA) Technology is key in church’s first online assembly Prayer vigil serves as on-ramp for Christians on a journey of discernment Louisville nonprofits host interfaith event to help dismantle structural racism COVID-19 and the African American community A North Carolina church hosts an online forum on education and prevention Celebrating Darrell Guder, a pioneer in mission theology Longtime educator is the winner of the Excellence in Theological Education Award Southern Africa Presbyterians express solidarity with US in the struggle for racial justice Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa laments security force excesses in South Africa, police killings in the US COGA says no consent agenda currently exists for the 224th General Assembly (2020) Leaders say Assembly Committee on Business Referrals will make final decision ‘A virtual choir of international peacemakers’ 38-voice global choir one of several ways Peacemaking Program is virtually bringing the global community together After accident, ‘Surprise!’ from the pulpit pleases congregation members The Old Meeting House in Frontenac, Missouri, will be ready for worshipers post-pandemic Latin America church alliance joins PC(USA) to oppose racism, white supremacy Says racism denies that ‘all human beings were created in the image and likeness of God’ This Young Adult Advisory Delegate to General Assembly is a Presbyterian through and through Representing Grace Presbytery, Rowan Sankar can’t wait for June 19 to roll around Domestic violence focus of final gun violence webinar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program brings 14-part ‘Standing Our Holy Ground’ series to a conclusion ‘COVID at the Margins’ looks at the impact of the virus on the LGBTQIA+ community Panelists: With instability can come fear A poignant photograph illustrates dealing with deep grief Vital Congregations service encourages worshipers to weep like Jesus did when confronting the pain of others Eight mission co-workers will serve General Assembly as Mission Advisory Delegates MADs bring special viewpoints to their GA role Presbyterian Disaster Assistance grant helps network share lifesaving information in Haiti COVID-19 has created additional difficulties in hunger-ridden nation No justice, no breath Just Worship documentary challenges churches to actively seek justice — or risk losing their breath United Nations human rights experts concerned about the United States Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations regularly works with Geneva-based experts Mapping the financial future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) tops agenda for GA224 Three pairs of candidates seek election as Co-Moderators What white churches can do about racism Panel: It’s hard work, and it’ll take time — and money Presbyterians reach out to Native American communities during pandemic PC(USA) supporting presbyteries making a positive impact ‘I can’t breathe’ The Palestinians’ plea for liberation

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