Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News 224th General Assembly elects Street-Stewart, Bentley co-moderators Pair garners 304 votes in first-ballot election Saturday Owing to the pandemic, Stony Point Center forced to eliminate most of its staff But the vision of a Matthew 25 laboratory may one day come about, in some fashion Poor People’s Campaign hails movement to meet this moment March went from Washington to online, but leaders feel event’s timing was perfect A marketplace of good ideas Baltimore’s Youth Rising Coalition tells the General Assembly about the good work they’ve been up to A God who picks favorites? Cain, Abel and worldwide inequality among the subjects of Presbyterian Association of Musicians Bible study PC(USA) leadership gives thumbs up to first weekend of GA plenaries Work continues this week to address logistical concerns Louisville Seminary Counseling Center to offer telehealth services to clients beginning Monday All fees for services are currently suspended Matthew 25 vision passes 500th milestone Congregation leans into the gospel to eliminate structural racism Ferncliff’s ‘Camp in a Box’ draws more than 1,300 participants Widespread demand is a byproduct of Ferncliff’s efforts to partner with like-minded organizations Serving her young adults during a global pandemic New York Young Adult Volunteers site coordinator recovers from COVID-19 A Corp Board commits itself and the entity to care for all of God’s people Meeting Monday, Board is also briefed on what to expect during this weekend’s GA plenaries ‘Where are you?’ Conference celebrating 50th anniversary of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians features live broadcasts from Montreat How are defunding the police and divesting from fossil fuels related? Presbyterian Peace Fellowship announces support for defund the police movement at Peace Camp Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the PC(USA) wrap two-year term Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann close out with visual presentation First plenary of the 224th General Assembly (2020) puts technology to the test Commissioners and advisory delegates get down to business Crisis & Creativity A fresh spirit of imagination emerges Real change takes community organizing Mobilizing for action A church struggles to do the right thing Listening to the needs of the marginalized How a pandemic brought healing to a centuries-old racial wound Neighboring congregations unite through virtual worship Handling church money brings great responsibilities Faithful financial practices to start — or revisit — today A night to sleep on it General Assembly commissioners put off electing new co-moderators until Saturday Stated Clerk calls Supreme Court decision on DACA good news Indonesian family among many DACA recipients hoping to plan a future now Presbyterian Center celebrates Juneteenth with soulful service More than 200 people join for a celebration of heritage and culture

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