Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News A time for innovation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) COVID-19 prompts church leaders to look at new possibilities moving forward Virtual worship service to be made available to congregations PC(USA) leadership and staff record service based on the Matthew 25 vision Muted anniversary illustrates need for the United Nations Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations specialist says COVID-19 shows that multilateral cooperation is essential Did you know there’s probably a lot you don’t know about voting? Presbyterian Voting Campaign uses social media to highlight challenges to marginalized communities What’s in a name? A lot. Names reveal who we are They also reveal unspoken prejudices Eight-year-old boy seeks to change the world, one chicken — or piglet — at a time Presbyterian Giving Catalog ‘makes charitable giving more tangible for children’ ‘For lives cut short, no time or space to grieve’ With All Saints’ Day falling on Sunday, David Gambrell writes additional stanzas to ‘For All the Saints’ hymn — to make more space, in worship, for our lament this year Stated Clerk recognizes United Nations’ 75th Anniversary J. Herbert Nelson reflects on UN/PCUSA connection Twenty-one new worshiping communities, two presbyteries receive Mission Program Grants Nearly $400,000 is given to begin or further establish ‘1001’ diverse communities and help with congregational transformation Walk unafraid in the darkness Advent reminds us that God’s light shines in the world Seeking simple Advent joy during the pandemic ‘Small Church Christmas Eve’ webinar has ideas for doable, meaningful services, family activities Then and now: Living in a time of pandemic Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli can help Church discern how to meet the challenges of COVID-19 Board of Pensions releases Fall 2020 Bulletin Working hard to support members Louisiana: three hurricanes, a tropical storm and a pandemic Pastors say, ‘If you need help, holler; if you don’t need help — help others’ Sanctuary from detention, large fines and near-certain deportation Mothers being sheltered in PC(USA), other faith communities speak out against current U.S. immigration practices ‘Does God care about those of us who’ve had knees on our necks?’ Presbyterian Historical Society webinar covers Black Liberation Theology, BLM, voting and Matthew 25 Recent events ramp up daily struggles in Lebanon Amid the suffering, hope shines through in blast-affected Beirut Online Matthew 25 curriculum will help church communities engage civic life in a principled and theological way Course offers foundational principles of community formation to nurture faith communities Living out the Matthew 25 vision to eradicate systemic poverty in Presbytery of St. Augustine Florida churches are faithful and passionate about feeding students through their outreach programs The spirituality of pledging: Praying our way into 2021 A time to reconnect to God and remember why we give ‘Empower Servant Leaders’ The second mark of Vital Congregations speaks to the importance of intercultural communication, creativity and collaboration Presbyterian Intercultural Young Adult Network discusses upcoming election Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries hosts the second October Election-Fest event Major General Kermit D. Johnson, the Army’s former Chief of Chaplains, is remembered Johnson, who once served the PC(USA)’s Washington office, died Jan. 9 at age 91 Christian love is all about action Save the sentimentality for Christmas cards Louisville Seminary accepted to Wabash antiracism symposium Participation is part of institution-wide antiracism initiatives Former PC(USA) co-moderator appears in short film about faith and voting Produced by two progressive faith organizations, ‘Faith Vote 2020’ premieres Oct. 21 Hong Kong’s new security law is causing concern Based on new guidelines, pastors are now carefully editing their sermons Online training platform now available for new worshiping community leaders The Accelerator cohort-based training for 1001 NWC startups is now digital An elliptical sermon The Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins preaches from his garage gym during ‘ReVital’ worship Worship in a pandemic world: no singing, no problem Give your worship a boost by discovering other ways to engage the senses and lift your spirits ‘A Bigger Table’ by John Pavlovitz is now available with a study guide Expanded edition of popular book is perfect for small-group study use

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