Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News OGA offers retirement package to staff 60 years and older Agency faces budget shortfall in the midst of COVID-19 PC(USA) shelves plans for Big Tent in 2021 Uncertainty around COVID-19 and budget concerns factor into decision ‘Ruling elders rule — and amen to that!’ Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, Co-Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, shares some of what she’s learned about shared ministry Ten films that explore the sin of structural racism Presbyterian pastor, film critic Edward McNulty recommends seeing or re-visiting these thoughtful films UKirk offers pivot grants to support collegiate ministries during COVID-19 Grants encourage new ways of doing ministry and/or dismantling structural racism Three men and a conference Conference for Seminarians of Color creates lasting bonds of friendship Grieving, mourning, finding hope after COVID-19 Acknowledging our losses is the first step to rebuilding hope Marilyn Cleeff joins Presbyterian Foundation staff Veteran consultant named Foundation’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Showing God’s grace in tangible ways Texas congregation builds ‘Links of Love’ paper chain representing mission giving Scripture to live by ‘God is always doing something new ahead of us’ mission co-worker Sharon Bryant says during ‘Everyday God-Talk’ Hoping in a better tomorrow Pandemic blues heighten God’s glory to come Truth in a fake news world Jesus’ followers are called to unmask idolatries Vital Congregations host Zoom conversation on empowering servant leadership Young Adult Volunteers and alum speak out on opportunities, people and service projects ‘Four for Four’ congregations feel a strong sense of Presbyterian connectedness Remaining committed to Special Offerings Senate candidate joins call for progressive Christian voice in PC(USA) talk show ‘Just Talk Live’ guests discuss ‘God and Country’ in post-Independence Day episode Diverse leaders discuss how racism, pandemic impact them and their communities ‘Everyday God-Talk’ witnesses authentic experience How Christians can respond to unjust policing Union Presbyterian Seminary forum offers up challenges, ideas International School of Reconciliation in Rwanda workshop focuses on healing inner wounds ‘Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations’

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