Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Moving forward in a new financial reality Stated Clerk says the national church will need to prioritize its work in the future Sarah Schoper Salazar can’t be easily dismissed Illinois church member addresses structural racism in her community through the congregation’s share of the Peace & Global Witness Offering Oregon Presbytery working through the smoke to respond to wildfires Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteer helping Cascades Presbytery from response to recovery Stated Clerk reflects on the life and impact of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg J. Herbert Nelson, II, urges elected leaders to be thorough in seeking replacement A livestreaming event from both sides of the border Shining a light on the need to #SaveAsylum An economic system nesting in God’s household Examining the underpinnings of systemic poverty focus of new Matthew 25 webinars Connecting and equipping communities and congregations SDOP announces more than $400K in 2020 grants Alternative mission giving is just a click away The 2020-2021 edition of the popular Presbyterian Giving Catalog hits mailboxes this month Honoring our feelings of despair during the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ New Blue Christmas devotional addresses grief and depression during Advent and Christmas Pastors reveal five truths about intercultural ministry and church transformation Longtime Charlotte colleagues help kick off 2020 Intercultural Transformation Workshops New picture book encourages activism and advocacy Flyaway Books’ ‘For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World’ includes a guide for parents and teachers by the Muhammad Ali Center Why are people hungry and poor? Matthew 25 churches are committed to eradicating systemic poverty and to building God’s beloved community together ‘Good White Racist?’ author provides anti-racism guidance for churches Author Kerry Connelly: Attitude, commitment to the long haul are keys for moving forward Working to broaden the week’s most segregated hour — worship About 90 people are part of the 2020 Intercultural Transformation Workshops Is your church ready to embrace interculturalism? Workshop offers evaluation tools for bringing about change Pittsburgh Theological Seminary president announces retirement The Rev. Dr. David Esterline lauded for leading with integrity and broadening diversity Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issues Call to Action in observance of Native American Day Events to bring attention to the Church’s involvement in unjust practices Author issues rallying cry to progressive Christians ‘Our faith is something we can champion’ Matthew 25 church an oasis in a food desert Feeding both body and soul Church leaders, members invited to participate in website testing Another round of user research for new PCUSA.org website Updates coming to Church Leadership Connection OGA leaders look to improve user experience ‘Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words’? Diverse leaders, panelists to help PC(USA) rethink evangelism at upcoming digital conference Stated Clerk reflects on September 11 in sermon to New York church J. Herbert Nelson, II, reminds congregation that "God is our refuge and strength" Applications open Oct. 1 for 2021–22 YAV year Plans underway to place young adults in national, international sites Grief in the reality of a 30-foot dividing wall Some stories end well, but many do not Rev. Dr. James Forbes speaks on ‘COVID-19: A Parable of Plagues before Deliverance’ during lecture series ‘There are harbingers of hope’ God makes all things new — even in a pandemic Don’t doubt God’s promised future Muhammad Ali Center, Flyaway Books co-host ‘Believing in a Better World’ with creators of new picture book Wednesday’s free virtual event celebrates ‘For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World’ and helps adults talk with children about race and racial violence Presbyterian Disaster Assistance monitoring impact of Hurricane Sally Slow-moving storm in Florida and Alabama is latest in busy Atlantic hurricane season Time for more prayer, less talk Bringing God into church decision making Running, sleeping, driving while Black Social media video brings attention to institutional biases

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