Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News A word of thanks from the Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson says church moves forward despite pandemic Stated Clerk says Black lives still matter in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) J. Herbert Nelson, II, urges church to continue to press for racial justice Celebrating a total of 823 years of denominational service Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) staff say goodbye and thank you to 44 colleagues Celebrating the holidays while sheltering-at-home Finding sacred space beyond the sanctuary Say her name and work for the justice you may never see ‘When Home is a Dangerous Place’ panelist challenges white Christians to ‘Step up, and not just in ways you’re comfortable with’ Helping congregations and individuals get through election season Resources are designed for both personal reflection and communal worship as Presbyterians head to the polls or send in their ballots The gifts of guest preaching with best-selling author Barbara Brown Taylor Beloved author and Episcopal priest showcases sermons and stories in new book Bringing light to the Upper Dark Forest The story of the Republic of Artsakh Addressing systemic poverty globally through partnerships A Matthew 25 online event set for Oct. 28 looks to learn from the communities An A Corp elevator pitch The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board approves a succinct description of what the agency does Making the (virtual) rounds The Co-Moderators drop in for a chat with the Presbyterian Church, A Corporation Board Rethinking Evangelism conference ends with a ‘scandalous conversation’ Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus helps preacher Jerry Cannon rethink evangelism World Food Day highlights continuing reality of hunger World Council of Churches and others to hold prayer services Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully A Vulnerable Pray-er Children can be part of giving A well and pastoral enthusiasm during Children’s Time are key to forming future missionaries Co-Moderators announce new book study program 'Decolonizing Wealth' announced during first broadcast of 'Good Medicine' Keeping an eye on government Presbyterians urged to vote and reflect the justice of God Jesus Christ and the ‘Dividing Wall’: Race and God’s mission Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries co-sponsors lecture series Louisville Seminary receives $1 million Lilly Endowment grant to study rural ministry in African American contexts The Nehemiah Project will engage 13 primarily rural historic Black churches in three states A statement on Nagorno-Karabakh Stated Clerk calls for an end to violence in what was formerly known as Artsakh Fifteen years after Katrina, many volunteers have made disaster response their lives Many Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers and staff started with 2005 Gulf hurricanes Stated Clerk joins panel to discuss the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity Robert P. Jones’ ‘White Too Long’ draws praise and spirited discussion from faith leaders Co-moderator and his Alabama church emphasize importance of voting ‘Our faith should inform how we vote’ The Widow’s Mite has rich meaning for today’s givers ‘Underpinnings of Systemic Poverty’ study ends Monday with the vision of a world without debt The ‘theology of evangelism’ my mother taught me The Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins encourages Rethinking Evangelism participants to engage Scripture and model the transformative evangelism Jesus lived out You’ve got questions? The Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins has some answers National award for diversity and inclusion work goes to Board of Pensions National Association of Corporate Directors selects three boards to honor

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