Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Five companies recommended for General Assembly divestment list ‘This is a big deal’ committee chair says of largest divestment vote since apartheid GA225 worship leaders announced Services will connect "From Lament to Hope" with thematic Scripture PMA Director of Special Offerings Bryce Wiebe announces his resignation Dr. William McConnell named interim director Loving the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength Talk gives faith leaders reasons for tending to the mental health of their Asian American congregations Israel/Palestine Mission Network issues statement on the Stated Clerk’s MLK Day call The faithful are called to ‘influence our government to fulfill its obligation to do justice’ Call to Prayer for a peaceful solution between the Ukraine and Russia January 24, 2022 The power of solitude An ancient practice remedies busy lives A message from the Stated Clerk January 22, 2022 ‘This is our story’ The National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches holds its Jubilee Symposium Taking a deep dive into structural racism During Black History Month, Bending the Moral Arc leaders will share how their lives have changed Session stands up to racism School board letter gets noticed COGA January meeting Assembly attendance policies among discussion items Coordinating Committee gives mostly thumbs-up to the PMA’s 2023-24 Mission Work Plan Some members would like to flesh out what’s meant by ‘militarism’ as it relates to Matthew 25 work ‘Being Matthew 25’ premieres with a look at one church’s efforts to minister in the midst of misery The first episode also features a candid discussion with the PMA’s president and executive director, Diane Moffett Combatting climate change with new ways to do food Presbyterian Hunger Program staffer promotes alternative options Mission co-worker eager to help Malawi women form village savings and loan groups Empowering women helps communities break the cycle of poverty Extraordinary show of Presbyterian generosity promises prosperous New Year Presbyterians united on #GivingTuesday2021 to raise nearly $140,000 Church pays ‘royalties’ for use of African American spirituals Honoring the contributions of formerly enslaved musicians Princeton Theological Seminary awarded $7.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Housed at the seminary, the Hispanic Theological Initiative will help master’s students discern and navigate their doctoral studies It takes a village And not just to raise a child. Studying Scripture works best in community, says Columbia Seminary preaching professor ‘And there’s a hand, my trusty friend’ God lifts us up when we think we can’t get up Mass incarceration webinar now available on video Discussion highlights the challenges of returning to society after incarceration Acting like Jesus in the world A Wisconsin pastor uses new worshiping community videos and the Matthew 25 invitation to illustrate what being Presbyterian looks like A new year, a new goal Making stewardship a year-round reality Regarding Ruling Elders: A monthly series for serving faithfully A seat at the table Standing behind a commitment to gender justice Groups call on Presbyterians to support Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021

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