Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

Featured Stories Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) officially commissioned Elona Street-Stewart and Gregory Bentley take part in online service with Synod of Lakes and Prairies" Hive of hardworking honeybees poisoned in Florida church’s mission garden Office staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers ‘sad and mad’" Merger, organization and social justice COGA continues conversation around key issues surrounding the denomination Other News Tuesday, October 6 Systemic poverty in Cameroon, Peru illustrates the complex barrier poor people face Matthew 25 students learn from textbook examples shared by two men working to effect change 1001 New Worshiping Communities, Pittsburgh Seminary team up for ‘Sustaining Grace’ New book explores the dynamic between new faith communities and the denominational system Called to account: white Christians and white supremacy Author Robert P. Jones to speak with J. Herbert Nelson, II and other national faith leaders during Oct. 13 webinar Monday, October 5 Praying for the President and for the First Lady The Book of Common Worship contains a prayer for healing What prevents your organization from being antiracist? UKirk Collegiate Ministries wrestles with the question during antiracism training Virtual campaign urges Presbyterians to exercise their right to vote PC(USA) Votes 2020 will emphasize ‘sacred duty’ and marginalized communities Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries launches October Election-Fest First event focused on compassionate voting ‘Power and Privilege’ observances among Presbyterian Mission Agency Board action items this week Consultant’s report suggests multiple changes, including antiracism work, gender roles and language use Monthly webinar designed to promote spiritual formation among young adults First Presbyterian Church in Moorestown, New Jersey, offers ‘The (Un)Simple Truth’ Monday Friday, October 2 Panel explores emotional toll of pandemic Presbyterian Mental Health Network hosts first major event Navigating church, faith and race Two Presbyterian pastors discuss what they've learned about leading intercultural congregations It’s 2021–22 application season for the Young Adult Volunteer program Apply by Jan. 1, 2021, for early placement at sites with the U.S. and around the world What’s getting me through these days A retired Presbyterian pastor suggests three tried-and-true tactics for challenging times Thursday, October 1 ‘If we lean into the work, we can make for a different world’ Author and illustrator of acclaimed children’s book discuss racism, violence and what’s to be done Asking the hard questions Seminarian Hannah Lundberg concludes A Seaon of Peace with timely sermon for Peace & Global Witness Ofering Two 2020 Katie Cannon Scholarship award recipients named Women of color are provided leadership development opportunities through the scholarship New members join Presbyterian Foundation Board of Trustees Education, law, accounting and management among their skillsets Davis & Elkins College brings commencement to its graduates The ‘D&E Journey Tour’ made 11 stops in four states Wednesday, September 30 Anniversary event canceled, Presbyterian group gears funds toward grants Self-Development of People offering COVID-19 grants with money for postponed 50th celebration Food Week of Action starts Oct. 11 Presbyterian Hunger Program to highlight good work to improve food system UN Ministry engages in virtual General Assembly, says a farewell Ryan Smith leaving for World Council of Churches, Stated Clerk comments on COVID vote Reformation Sunday 2020: Zwingli’s ‘Plague Song’ PHS shares Reformer’s first-person account of illness as part of PC(USA) pandemic discernment Inclusivity is a gospel issue Paul’s letter to the Galatians contains a model for calling out people perverting the gospel Board of Pensions earns national recognition for diversity and inclusion work Board is one of 10 finalists; three winners will be announced next month

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