Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Igniting a movement in Haiti Igniting a movement in Haiti Help is needed after back-to-back hurricanes in Central America Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responding to urgent needs following Eta and Iota Moderating in a digital age Church leaders share thoughts during Moderators’ Conference Stated Clerk calls for prayer in Central America J. Herbert Nelson, II, urges denomination to support those impacted by recent hurricanes ‘A lovely mix of community’ Keep Tucson Together provides legal services, care and outreach to its undocumented neighbors How does one moderate church meetings in a time of pandemic? Bring God into the meeting Living together as a community Presbyterian Pan American School has been a second home to a budding civil engineer from Rwanda Advent’s offer of a ‘Great Reset’ The season invites us to practice seeing things differently Pittsburgh Theological Seminary names associate director for its Metro-Urban Institute Ruth Boykin’s experience includes administration, education and community organizing Listen and get uncomfortable Moderators receive insight on community engagement in times of unrest A new tradition amid both joy and sorrow Everyday God-Talk concerts for Advent and Christmas produce mournfulness and hopeful beauty Having fun and geeking out Mid council moderators enjoy themselves while learning the fine points of running meetings Mural project brings neighborhood together Diversity, unity and hope are reflected in art Mid Council Financial Network announces virtual conference set for Dec. 14-15 Registration now open for annual program co-presented by Presbyterian Mission Agency, Presbyterian Foundation Evangelism and justice dance well together in Africa Mission co-workers and partner churches embrace evangelistic ministries and social justice Even during a pandemic, God will provide plenty of ‘what is it?’ Moderators’ Conference opens Thursday with thoughtful worship and spirited discussions Presbyterian leader part of interfaith effort to combat climate change Director of Faith-Based Investing and Corporate Engagement helps launch lobbying and advocacy effort Gathering as One conference ends in hope Preacher Rodger Nishioka grateful for the work of camp and conferences leaders exploring intergenerational ministry Celebrating congregational vitality on #GivingTuesday During a 12-hour PC(USA) telethon, Vital Congregations will highlight presbyteries and churches doing gospel work amid multiple pandemics What’s next? Fresh off a sabbatical, the NEXT Church director has some views on where we’re headed Christian camps and a French contemplative community draw the faithful for similar reasons Presbyterian church camp and conference staff are ‘gathering as one’ online this week ‘Seeing Jesus’ is the theme of the Matthew 25 recorded worship service ‘It is not just what we confess with our mouth, but what we do in our lives that reveal where we stand with Jesus’ More dialogue, less killing PC(USA) webinar explores ending the violence in Cameroon and aiding those seeking asylum United Church of Christ in the Philippines asks for solidarity from international partners Forum focuses on human rights violations in the Philippines Go to Sunday school with the United Nations Curriculum from the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations highlights UN Sustainable Development Goals Current and former GA Moderators join #GivingTuesday telethon Church leaders to reunite on Dec. 1 for spirited, livestreamed ‘PresbySquares’ game show Presbytery of Milwaukee extinguishes $1.9 million in medical debt The Matthew 25 presbytery is working on the ‘deep intersections’ of systemic poverty and structural racism

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