Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News ‘Just keep stirring’ 224th GA commissioners overwhelmingly approve a second four-year term for the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II Eight minutes, 46 seconds of silence 224th General Assembly winds down by keeping still Guatemala mission partners focus on relief rather than reunion During COVID-19, need for food and clean water take priority as mission trips are canceled, postponed or moved online Masters-level Black students at Columbia Seminary will have tuition, fees paid for ‘Repairing the Breach’ commitment part of ‘the sacred task of working together to create new realities at Columbia’ PC(USA) Office of Public Witness decries treatment of protesters Statement issued against criminalization of protests and militarization of police A visual reminder of how hearts are joined ‘Links of Love’ greeted the Co-Moderators upon their arrival last week New season of ‘1001’ podcast focuses on racial injustice and faith New Way host asks: ‘Why do people of faith impose limits on God’s justice and mercy?’ Just ahead of Israel’s annexation announcement, webinar explores the ramifications Discussion includes what Presbyterians can do to support their Palestinian siblings Gun violence prevention advocate Jim Atwood dies Presbyterian pastor and author succumbs to COVID-19 virus Historic 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is in the books Organizers call first online assembly a success Commissioners address issues related to theological education during full fifth plenary Co-Moderators’ statement speaks to dispute between the University of Redlands Graduate School of Theology/San Francisco Theological Seminary and COTE Racial injustice, COVID-19 and support for Native American churches take up bulk of third plenary at the 224th General Assembly Commissioners say the time is now to speak up on justice issues Committee members call on PC(USA) to ‘start leading’ on justice issues Final General Assembly edition of ‘Just Talk Live’ focuses on Native American and migrant issues MRTI endorses statement of solidarity against systemic racism Move follows nationwide protests against police brutality and white privilege Upon further consideration … Commissioners to the 224th General Assembly decide not to reconsider their action from a week ago ‘Far more than all we can ask or imagine’ 223rd GA co-moderators embrace GA 224 theme ‘Lament into Hope’ in final sermon General Assembly Committee on Representation releases profile on commissioners and advisory delegates White women make up the largest grouping for GA224 PC(USA) Crystal Teardrop Awards recognize women of NASA Mathematicians portrayed in the book/movie 'Hidden Figures' awarded by the Stated Clerk Eight new worshiping communities, two presbyteries receive Mission Program Grants Grants awarded help six ‘1001’ communities get started and aid two more established ministries Tensions heighten on the Korean Peninsula National Council of Churches in Korea issues statement of concern Environmental justice leader speaks on fossil fuel divestment Keynote speaker at Peace Camp breakfast challenges the church Arguing with God Austin Seminary professor gives Presbyterian Association of Musicians a fresh take on the Binding of Isaac COGA holds last meeting before 224th General Assembly (2020) wraps Two members prepare to rotate off ‘COVID at the Margins’ shines unflinching light on coronavirus impacts Recent episode explores racial issues and injustices impacting Hispanic/Latino-a communities Symbol of the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) gains momentum across the church Bentley and Street-Stewart feel spirit moving as they prepare for Friday’s assembly gathering Short sermons on social witness and General Assembly Online talk show gives ministries forum to talk — and preach a little — about issues not on the table at GA A Statement from the Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation "But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream" (Amos 5:24, NRSV) Ecumenical and Interreligious Service Recognition Award recipients recognized Tom Reid, Jonathan Miller Barton, and the Presbytery of San Joaquin receive awards ‘Look, and see our disgrace!’ GA Bible study affirms that lament is the proper response to coronavirus, racism Webinar highlights immigration and pandemic issues DACA recipient and others speak out during ‘COVID at the Margins’ Faith leaders demand justice for Breonna Taylor Stated Clerk and PMA president among those pushing for changes PAM’s online 2020 Worship and Music Conference is ‘kind of a miracle’ The Presbyterian Association of Musicians celebrates the past while leaping into an unknown future 224th General Assembly (2020) recognizes individuals for their work in gun violence prevention Recipients to receive PC(USA) Crystal Teardrop Awards Presbyterian science and technology association announces award winner South Carolina’s Jim Miller wins the McCall Award from the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith Mission co-worker says COVID-19 shows the need to answer the Matthew 25 invitation Tracey King-Ortega is grateful for the ways PC(USA) has responded to the overwhelming need Love knows no bounds ‘Links of Love’ initiative continues through virtual creativity during quarantine and online General Assembly PC(USA) and other faith groups call for UN human rights inquiry in US Statement from 14 churches and organizations follows debate and testimony from George Floyd’s brother

Racial Justice Resources — Statements from the PC(USA), worship resources, policy statements, books, study and discussion materials, and more

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