Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Beyond Black and white biases Two Matthew 25 churches in the Presbytery of Philadelphia are learning how to get past their differences Enduring a season of ‘languishing, lamenting and lingering’ Preachers serving on different coasts spark REvangelism Conference worship Heads up! The call to ministry can occur just about anytime Most recent Minister Survey report looks at how and why ministers responded affirmatively to God’s call Cameroonian asylum seekers plead for Temporary Protected Status in U.S. PC(USA) joins other organizations to urge Biden administration to act New Advent/Christmas Devotional from Presbyterians Today Come to Bethlehem and Be Nourished: Advent’s Hunger Gives Way to Christmas Fulfillment ‘It’s really about survival’ Peacemaker from Fiji talks climate change and COP26 Immigration conference postponed to focus on immediate needs PC(USA) will present Matthew 25 event on resettlement Nov. 17 The eye of the beholder The Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman tells Between Two Pulpits hosts she’s grateful for perceptive takes on her works of art Creating a truth-telling Thanksgiving Education and advocacy are on the holiday menu #GivingTuesday on Nov. 30 celebrates the collective power of Presbyterian generosity Eight-hour, multi-site, livestreamed event offers Presbyterians an opportunity to engage in a global day of giving Bilateral Dialogue between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church wraps up fall meeting PC(USA) participants remain encouraged by the talks A journey of learning and unlearning Matthew 25 vision challenges a Denver church’s perceptions The machines are catching us Global Language Resources reports on trials using Machine Translation to work alongside human translators A retired engineer learns by helping others Teaching money management led to newfound evangelism Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to install its seventh president Nov. 12 Following the Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee’s installation, the Seminary will host an online panel discussion on ‘Forming Tomorrow’s Clergy’ Your photos tell your story And who knows? They just might be part of the next Presbyterian Planning Calendar First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh receives $200,000 historic preservation grant Partners for Sacred Places awards more than $2 million to 15 faith communities Jesus showed us ‘internal resurrection’ The Way of Spiritual Fortitude guest: ‘Internally liberated’ Jesus didn’t allow anyone to define him Our film critic says ‘Sons and Daughters of Thunder’ has plenty for Presbyterians who appreciate an important story told well Some film characters were significant Presbyterians Detroit church upcycles food to feed others Congregation partners with Make Food Not Waste New hymn lyrics support efforts to counter climate change ‘The Climate is Changing’ is a prayer just in front of international climate talks that begin Sunday The spacious nature of generosity 8 Habits of Evangelism author compares generosity to a large mountain meadow with diverse wildflowers Town Hall precedes November push for federal reparations legislation Office of Public Witness shows renewed support for H.R. 40 Tell, then show Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network keynoter tosses out ideas for creating authentic intergenerational ministry Understanding per capita The money contributed helps build up the Body of Christ Are we there yet? During a pandemic, we may not even know where ‘there’ is God’s mission in East Asia Witnessing God’s love through ecumenical engagement A climate scientist’s case for hope and healing New York Avenue Presbyterian Church hosts Dr. Katharine Hayhoe for an online talk heard by nearly 400 people Money matters Ecumenical conversation highlights ways new worshiping communities build financial support Bridging the (generation) gap Speaker and author Missy Buchanan offers up lessons around an iconic bridge to the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network’s conference Keeping the mission top of mind Pastor gifts members with Matthew 25 verse God’s mission in Africa Providing primary health care and nutritional assistance for all

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