Celebrating Middle Eastern Congregations and New Worshiping Communities and their ministries in the PC(USA)

Celebrating Middle Eastern Congregations and New Worshiping Communities and their Ministries in the PC(USA) From the Director by Rhashell D. Hunter "… to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ …" —-- Ephesians 4:12 There are currently more than 50 Middle Eastern Presbyterian congregations and new worshiping communities in the United States worshiping in the Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian and Farsi languages. Presbyterian Middle Eastern Americans trace the origin of their faith to the Apostolic Age and their Reformed roots to Presbyterian mission in the Middle East in the 19th century. Read more →

Pursuing justice, both locally and nationally Young Presbyterian women are being prepared for congregational involvement and community leadership. Read more →

Arabic Presbyterian Fellowship New Worshiping Community In 2012 years ago, many Egyptians came to Huntington Beach, CA during the time of the Arab Spring — and Muslim Brotherhood rule— with a desire to worship the language of their heart. Rev. Adel Malek began a fellowship for them, and now this worshiping community is working on reaching out. Watch the video →

Upcoming Events and how to get involved: Orange Day, The 25th of each month is Orange Day. Launched in 2019 by UN Women, we are encouraged to wear a touch of orange in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Orange symbolizes a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls. Thursdays in Black – this global movement of the World Council of Churches, encourages us to wear black on Thursdays in resistance to rape and gender-based violence. Black is used as a color of resistance and resilience

Support Us Christmas Joy Offering, Education for Students of Color Women’s Ministries, gifts can be designated in memory of Dr. Katie Geneva Canno

Matthew 25 – A bold vision and invitation We recognize Christ’s urgent call to be a church of action, where God’s love, justice and mercy shine forth and are contagious. Over 680 churches and mid councils have accepted the Matthew 25 invitation to help our denomination become a more relevant presence in the world by building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty. You are invited →

Listing of RE&WIM Offices: African American Intercultural Congregational Support, African Intercultural Ministries, Asian Intercultural Congregational Support, Hispanic/Latino-a Intercultural Congregational Support, Korean Intercultural Congregational Support, Middle Eastern Intercultural Ministries, Native American Intercultural Congregational Support, Native American Church Property, Mission Program Grants, Leadership Development & Recruitment for Leaders of Color, Schools and Colleges Equipping Communities of Color, Gender and Racial Justice, Racial and Intercultural Justice (joint office with CPJ), Women’s Leadership Development & Young Women’s Ministries, In covenant relationship with Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Inc.

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