Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News An incredibly rare opportunity for a life-long musician Mission Co-Worker Eric Moe performs on stage with Leslie Odom, Jr. Stated Clerk speaks out on actions against six Palestinian organizations J. Herbert Nelson urges Biden administration to reject 'terrorist' designation Eight-part Minister Survey series wraps up with letters ministers wrote to their younger selves Read for yourself what nearly 150 ministers had to say about the joys and challenges encountered during decades of service Eighteen worshiping communities receive Mission Program Grants Eight receive first time ‘Seed Grants,’ leaving those working to start new worshiping communities optimistic ‘I am 68 and I am still excited’ The Rev. Princeton Abaraoha brings no small amount of enthusiasm and insight to Between Two Pulpits Online worship service precedes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Wednesday broadcast one of many ways to delve into poverty eradication North, meet South The Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes joins Leading Theologically while visiting his mother in São Paulo, Brazil A Christmas Eve idea to use: invite and bless the animals Capturing the spirit of the Nativity Mission study survey Congregational feedback will help create a mission study guide for all Presbyterians sharing their experiences at UN climate conference Presbyterians for Earth Care among those in Glasgow, with PC(USA) ministries following from home Welcoming the stranger through the Matthew 25 lens Nov. 17 online event addresses refugees and immigration Listening for those silent nights This Christmas, will you kneel by the manger a changed person? Presbyterian Foundation vice president earns certification from the Society for Human Resource Management Troy Marables has ‘met every challenge that has come his way’ ‘COVID-19 has not brought many blessings, but this is one’ Ministry grant helps intercultural church better connect its ‘hybrid’ congregation Speaker articulates ways that decolonization can build up church leaders Pittsburgh pastor Leeann Younger is this week’s guest on ‘The Way of Spiritual Fortitude’ Giving came naturally to the ‘Bread Lady’ Church inspired to keep a saint’s legacy alive Community dialogue to center on poverty and mass incarceration Nov. 9 webinar is part of SDOP’s "The Struggle is Real" series A behind-the-scenes look at bringing #GivingTuesday to Presbyterians Two key planners share insights into the annual online event, set this year for Nov. 30 Taking time for renewal The Lilly Endowment posts information about its clergy renewal programs Johnson C. Smith Seminary opens registration for 2022 Drum Major for Justice cohorts The five-month certificate program in public theology is open to faith, civic and justice leaders Young Adult Volunteer program names new coordinator Destini Hodges moves from interim role to lead the program Props for her sermon Inspired preaching by the Rev. Karen Brown draws the REvangelism Conference to a close Fulfilling our roles as proclaimers of God’s good news Preaching isn’t just for preachers, homiletics professor tells the Synod of the Covenant Forum for Black Millennials gives insight into issues that cause disconnect Four members of the new generation of church leaders are scheduled to appear online on Nov. 10 Teaching Scripture as a screenplay The Bible is meant to be lived, speaker tells REvangelism conference, ‘to align our ways with God’s ways’ Austin Seminary President Theodore J. Wardlaw announces plans to retire in 2022 The Seminary’s ninth president began his tenure in 2002, just after its Centennial Celebration Humility: Christ’s gift to us Selfish ambition has no place at the manger ‘Have you put the leaf in the table of your faith community?’ Holiday dinners set the table for message on radical welcome at REvangelism Conference Association of Stated Clerks and Association of Mid Council Leaders convene for annual fall event Ghost Ranch is the site for the two groups’ second joint gathering A color wheel of generosity At the REvangelism conference, Columbia Seminary President Dr. Leanne Van Dyk paints a picture using the true colors of generosity REvangelism conference attendees experience fellowship and prayer Speakers point out pitfalls to avoid and offer habits to embrace Framing and lighting tips for professional videos Get ready for your close-up

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