Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News The Stated Clerk, a traffic stop, a young teacher and her elderly students The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II shares his heart during a Synod School talk Receiving the gifts of people on the margins Founder of the world’s largest gang intervention program inspires new worshiping community leaders Bearing witness: Presbyterians to host Week of Action Activities during week of Aug. 24 will affirm Black Lives Matter movement ‘There’s no "them." There is only "all of us"’ Mission co-workers believe protecting human rights is a global mission Everyday God-Talk explores the joy of dancing Learn a line dance with host So Jung Kim, taught by West Coast Swing dancer Michael Gehrling PC(USA) offers guidance on baptism, ordination during the pandemic Document designed to guide sessions, pastors during ‘an evolving situation’ New online platform developed for Spanish-speaking pastors ‘1001’ partnership makes Cíclica Express available to PC(USA) church planters and worshiping community leaders Love, prayers and masks from Changhua Presbytery Taiwan presbytery comes through by sending 300 handmade masks Needed: Courageous leadership We’re invited to join in on what God is already doing in our communities Stated Clerk says today’s generational culture is taking a different approach to racism As the U.S. witnesses protests and marches over the treatment of people of color Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on churches and worshiping communities Online learning opportunities are available this month Blank canvas inspires Illinois community to dream big Mural project brings Rockford together in diversity, unity and hope The Rev. Dr. Steve Montgomery, beloved Presbyterian pastor, dies at 68 Congressman: ‘There was a lot of John Lewis in Steve Montgomery’ Divine permission Chat between the Stated Clerk and a GA co-moderator puts the wrap on Synod School Activist’s life story sheds light on excessive sentencing ‘It’s just a blessing that I was able to be freed’ Conference for Seminarians of Color helps participants connect with resources One participant: Self-care is essential with seminary ordination exams looming The Holy Spirit is not under quarantine in Washington state During the pandemic, Longview Presbyterian Church has added members via Zoom Churches asked to identify where they can act to address white supremacy Matthew 25 online event addresses dismantling structural racism from a mid council perspective ‘By offering this service, I think people will appreciate the ease of giving’ Presbyterian Foundation steps up to meet the need for online giving Busy Atlantic storm season impacts Texas and beyond Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is prepared to respond ‘You will never see a Sikh throw a Muslim under the bus’ Interfaith campers share what they’ve learned with Synod School class Holy rhythms Synod School explores the role of Sabbath during the pandemic Working together to be the Church in Niger God is at work across boundaries of space and culture Listen before you leap Synod School teacher: Effective interfaith engagement requires listening and being willing to be a stranger Colloquy for women of color begins Sept. 14 at Columbia Theological Seminary Online learning event includes live sessions and independent work for participants Love and literacy behind prison walls Little Rock’s Westover Hills Presbyterian Church continues literacy program virtually

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

Coronavirus/COVID-19 — Latest church resources for congregations and members

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