Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News PC(USA) leaders to take a hard look at future general assemblies Stated Clerk says it’s time for change Re-imagining public safety amid calls to defund police Webinar focuses on racism, law enforcement and the church Projection: PC(USA) revenues will be down about $9 million in 2020 due to COVID-19 A Corp Board wraps up its three-day meeting with a flurry of reports Presbyterian Center bears witness on its walls Projectionist grew up in the church, happy to use his art to stand for justice Thursday’s COVID-19 memorial service is part of the Presbyterian Week of Action The online service will bear witness to the life-giving power of Christ in the midst of violence and death Webinar explores PC(USA) efforts to dismantle structural racism The difficult and painful work has been slowed by the pandemic Henderson, Wright extend contracts with the Office of the General Assembly Agency leaders seek to develop strategy for the coming year New David Gushee book looks at how post-evangelicals can move forward ‘After Evangelicalism’ explores what comes next for the disillusioned Hundreds of Guatemalan families receive emergency food assistance New Castle Presbytery and Guatemalan partners collaborate to supply enough kits to feed more than 400 families for a month Diverse voices unite for Global Day of Solidarity Internationals affirm that Black lives matter during the Presbyterian Week of Action See people like Jesus did and say ‘yes’ to the will of God Vital Congregations gathering preacher: ‘Become co-conspirators in the work of the gospel’ ‘Anything But’ Ordinary Time calls for radical faith A new liturgical season emerges Pennsylvania’s Nottingham Presbyterian Church hosts 11th annual Back-to-School Fair Unparalleled times transform a beloved tradition into drive-through community mission How the Church can become a healing force in America’s racial divide Presbyterian Outlook webinar to feature Kerry Connelly, author of ‘Good White Racist?’ PC(USA) film series on race premieres during Week of Action ‘Trouble the Water’ will be a four-part series with curriculum and discussion guides Young Adult Volunteer Program goes virtual for 2020-21 Participants have several options available Presbyterians invited to join the Thursdays in Black observance Presbyterian Week of Action event calls for an end to violence against women Who among you are lonely? During pandemic, the need for fellowship deepens Keynote speaker talks leadership development at VC annual gathering Internal resistance and sabotage a natural progression for organization leaders. Persistence is the key Living water and love Remembering Pierce Buford, a veteran volunteer for Living Waters for the World and a former Presbyterian Foundation development officer On budgets and board feedback Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board hears about cash flow headaches and board survey concerns Thursday A place of great danger Encountering God by comparing pandemic challenges with the wilderness experience Getting their feet wet Four new members of the PC(USA), A Corporation board learn about what’s ahead Churches take on racial injustice A moment becomes a movement Iowa storm hasn’t made headlines, but PDA is there Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has virtually deployed response team, funds to address devastating derecho Get ready to tweet about racial justice Aug. 26 PC(USA) Week of Action to feature Twitter chat Visits that sing Panelists tell how the Vital Congregations initiative helped prepare them to lead during pandemic Savannah students on the RISE Clergy-led coalition provides seven church-based learning pods for about 150 students Showers and blessings First Presbyterian Church of Plano, Texas cares for its neighbors with both suds and duds McCormick Theological Seminary receives grant to aid people impacted by incarceration Grant from College and Community Fellowships will bolster seminary’s justice initiatives

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