Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Explosion nearly levels the port area of Beirut, Lebanon Mission co-workers and global partners report they are safe Dismantling structural racism ‘is in all our best interest’ More than 260 people enrolled in a four-week Matthew 25 course seek healing from white supremacy Congressman remembers Rep. John Lewis in talk with PC(USA) Washington office Rep. David Price of North Carolina covers many topics in online interview with Office of Public Witness Flyaway Books expands board book collection ‘Dedication Promises’ is ideal for children 0-3 Is healing at the core of our congregations? Jesus’ ministry was about more than preaching and teaching ‘A Very Big Problem’ explores the expansiveness of God’s love The message for children 3-7: Everybody has something to contribute Addressing race and reparations The Rev. Dr. Mark Lomax discusses the Church’s role in racism with a GA special committee Stated Clerk views second term as a call to action in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) J. Herbert Nelson says it is time to move from talking to working Building bridges instead of walls in Charlotte, North Carolina Interfaith engagement work strengthens response to pandemic needs Pew survey: Most worshipers support COVID-19 precautions churches are taking Many are viewing worship services from multiple churches, and millions head outdoors or watch a movie to cope with the pandemic PC(USA)’s Washington office calls for more support for countries to fight COVID-19 Action Alert urges public to contact their Congress members What, then, is the church? Special Committee hears from a scholar who’s studied Christian antebellum efforts to justify enslaving people A calling in the community A North Carolina church looks forward to continued engagement even while celebrating more than 70 years in ministry PC(USA), A Corporation Board elects a new co-chair The Rev. Bill Teng will serve a two-year term Finding vitality and resilience in the wilderness Only days left to register for the online Vital Congregations gathering In a pandemic, back-to-school excitement is tempered Panel seeks to explain how faith communities can minister to anxious students, parents Does the pandemic represent an interruption or a disruption? The answer, Rodger Nishioka says, can be found in just how transformed we want to be Like the summer temperatures, tensions in Israel-Palestine heat up Voices cry out for liberty, justice and freedom Presbyterians played major role in the Prohibition era A look back at special time in history Presbyterian pastor, educator and mission co-worker dies in North Carolina at 94 Rev. Dr. Lamar Williamson Jr. was known first and foremost as "a man of God" Practicing Matthew 25 through Project Common Grounds A Jacksonville, Florida church is working to dismantle systemic racism in a deliberative and collaborative way Congregational vitality moves Georgia congregation to embody love for all Thanks to Matthew 25, Light of Hope congregation in Marietta becomes a people of action

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

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