Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News First woman ordained by Presbyterian Church reflects on 65th anniversary The Rev. Dr. Margaret Towner featured on ‘A Matter of Faith’ podcast days before historic anniversary Women ministers, clergy of color report higher incidences of discrimination than their counterparts Minister Survey also explores opportunities, leadership struggles COGA approves designated space for Black, Indigenous and people of color at General Assembly BIPOC commissioners/advisory delegates to have opportunity to process assembly together Preparing to provide language hospitality for yet another GA unlike any other Global Language Resources plans to tap into new technologies for 2022 Learning from one who was at the frontlines of denominational change Dr. Michael J. Adee shares his life’s work during a webinar on extending and expanding inclusion Presbyterians prepare for UN Climate Change Conference COP26 to be held beginning Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland How one church turns virtual worshipers into members Finding creative ways to engage remote churchgoers into the life of the church Report: New Worshiping Communities are more racially diverse and younger than traditional PC(USA) congregations 2020 Leader Report finds nearly 40% of NWC participants are unchurched, are affiliated with another religion or expressed no religious faith Want to reach a diverse client base? You yourself must be diverse The mission agency’s manager for Diversity & Inclusion explains an agency training initiative A Single Step Ideas for beginning ecumenical and interreligious ministry Stewardship matters Your generosity toward mission co-worker ministry makes relationships and revelations possible Board of Pensions to serve more with expanded access to Assistance Program Changes include new grant for ministers and wider eligibility PC(USA) hospital chaplains respond to gargantuan pandemic needs Chaplains are ‘compassionate, loving people’ and a blessing to people in need Streetside vigil demands an end to Title 42 Tucson Borderlands Young Adult Volunteers and their Mennonite counterparts demonstrate against expelling asylum seekers Board of Pensions publishes Board Bulletin for fall 2021 Directors adopt recommendations on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion From disruption to dialogue New book on the psalms explores how the Bible’s diversity calls us to tear down divisions Making good use of the Mission toolkit Resources abound for churches to end hunger and poverty Scripture as a cookbook, blueprint or trail map 8 Habits of Evangelism author on teaching says the Bible is for ‘living’ Federal domestic violence legislation championed during PC(USA) panel discussion Event highlights need to eradicate gender-based violence in Puerto Rico ‘I believe the divine embrace is wide indeed’ Prof. Anna Case-Winters talks about pandemic-related work with the World Communion of Reformed Churches and her new book on the Incarnation Minnesota congregation anticipates successful Christmas marketplace despite COVID-19 Oak Grove Presbyterian Church continues to faithfully support the Presbyterian Giving Catalog Facing our insatiability Systemic poverty exists because many of us support policies that suppress wages ‘I am a Presbyterian, and that’s what we do’ Panelists share their abiding love for education during a Matthew 25 online gathering Finding our way by developing spiritual fortitude 1001 New Worshiping Communities launches series beginning with the wisdom of experience articulated by the Rev. Dr. Brian McLaren Join Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for an online talk on the prophetic witness of the Black church On Nov. 3, the Rev. Canon Esau McCaulley, PhD, will deliver the fourth annual Gotto Lecture in New York City Fifty years of eradicating poverty in the Middle East Jinishian Memorial Program seeks to break cycles of poverty and despair PC(USA) responsible investment committee expands divestment criteria MRTI vote means it is likely more companies will be recommended for environmental concerns Presbytery approves overture about racism toward Native Alaskans Seeking apology, reparations for closed Juneau congregation The gospel according to Ted Lasso The Rev. Dr. Joe Clifford shares lessons learned from the award-winning Apple TV+ series Don’t sidestep Advent Commit to a prayerful — and extended — season The small church: a gift to its community As numbers dwindle, relationships grow John Calvin’s theological imagery compelling for ecological concerns, care for Earth Everyday God-talk explores the God who cares for Creation and abundant life Wiping away tears of injustice May God’s will be done, and may we be part of it Immigrants giving back to their communities Once served, now they are serving Global actions urge better care for the Earth Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, faith groups around the world call for climate justice Fair trade co-op lifts Indonesians out of poverty Christians and Muslims work together for empowerment

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