Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News J. Herbert Nelson reflects on the life of U.S. Rep. John Lewis Late congressman remembered as friend to Presbyterians A traveling and visibly scarred banner ‘Hate will not silence love’ pastor says after Black Lives Matter sign is defaced A day some thought might never come In midst of pandemic, Presbyterian camp pays off multi-million-dollar mortgage Next online Matthew 25 event planned for July 29 With a focus on dismantling racism, churches can take steps to bring about racial justice COGA looks at the work ahead for the PC(USA) How to better engage young people ranks among the top priorities Columbia Seminary trustees elevate Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins to full professor He’s the first African American male full professor and endowed chair in the seminary’s nearly 200-year history A virtual thank-you card The Kurtz sisters, winners of Presbyterian literary prizes this year, offer their thanks and discuss their ‘mish kids’ upbringing Six new worshiping communities receive Mission Program Grants Diverse ministries provide spaces of welcome for people to explore their faith while serving their communities Who’s in charge in the congregation? Authority, obedience and conscience: new challenges, new tensions An educational green space that teaches about butterflies and resurrection When in-person worship resumes, Virginia Beach Girl Scout’s butterfly garden is designed to be a church gathering spot Presbyterian Pan American School calls two new leaders Husband and wife team will serve as 10th president, first executive vice president In times of need, local volunteers step up Tornado-struck community discovers that help is always available, even in a pandemic Board of Pensions releases Summer 2020 Bulletin Portfolio remains well-positioned An invitation to pause and rethink Author explores ‘bewildering’ pandemic landscape Coffee and Conversations on the border Cultivating relationships and understanding across borders Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for South Sudan Deeply troubled by recent events in Jonglei State, South Sudan Planning and hosting virtual mission network meetings A Zoom conversation with leaders from the Sudan/South Sudan Mission Network Being Christ to those in need grows urgent in Alaska Congregation steps up efforts amid pandemic fallout ‘Birthed in the heart of God and planted in Talladega’ Despite the pandemic, Presbyterian Home for Children paves a path of hope Now accepting applications for Native American Leadership Development Fund awards Grant recipients to include Native American pioneers, risk-takers and trailblazers PC(USA) ministries supportive of Poor People’s Campaign platform Leaders of Compassion, Peace & Justice ministries say campaign positions mirror Presbyterian policy Living into the family name It’s Edwin Aponte’s job to bridge church, academy The Great ‘Co-mission’ Sharing our faith to the ends of the Earth ‘That’s what we need to root out’ A vulnerable moment stands out during ‘Vital Conversations’ webinar New Roots continues fighting for food justice in COVID-19 era Nonprofit is a longtime partner of the Presbyterian Hunger Program Reimagining public safety Union Presbyterian Seminary panel talks about how a just society looks and acts User research continues for new PCUSA.org website Church leaders and members invited to participate Caesar Act worsens humanitarian situation in Syria Faith groups support legislation to fix sanctions language Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully Ruling Elders as Educators

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