PC(USA) Weekly News

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

News Stated Clerk responds to recent reactions to Martin Luther King Jr. Day statement J. Herbert Nelson addresses the positive and negative feedback A vision for repairing and rebuilding Ten days on the job, Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall shares his vision with the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board General Assembly preparation tops agenda for COGA winter meeting Committee on the Office of the General Assembly looks at the 225th and 226th gatherings Restorative Actions to be recipient of offering at the 225th General Assembly’s opening worship Church-based initiative focuses on racism and racial privilege To market, to market! APCE leadership transforms Marketplace into a house of blessing This is how we run An eight-year-old’s application of Hebrews 12 helps draw worship to a close at APCE’s Circle of Faith Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully Highlighting the Verbs—Question A PMA Board authorizes fund transfers to pay for ministry innovations Friday’s move will also aid the Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Center renovations and Triennium Unity Through Diversity: GA Committee on Representation A 'passion for justice and equity' shapes committee’s work Mental, physical and spiritual health are interrelated African American ministry holds first of three forums in celebration of Black History Month A Corp Board to mull shifting some funds to investment firms run by Black fund managers Board members will hear a report in April from the Presbyterian Foundation Afghanistan is in a desperate humanitarian crisis. Presbyterians call for help PC(USA) advocacy offices urge Biden administration to reverse policies making the situation worse APCE honors a trio of educators Honorees have made varied and valuable contributions over their many years of denominational and congregational service Homework for the teachers Pastor and educator Rodger Nishioka offers up an APCE talk centered on a single verse from Isaiah Moving beyond Sunday morning Christian education Sustaining Circles of Faith panelists tell APCE attendees what’s been working for them during the pandemic PMA Board discusses, debates proposed 2023-24 Mission Work Plan Board members will vote Friday on sending the plan on to the 225th General Assembly A picture is worth a thousand words APCE preacher pulls out ‘a mental photo album’ of her family of faith APCE adopts new name, welcomes new leadership Same acronym now stands for Association of Partners in Christian Education ‘This is what makes us strong’ Worship service kicks off the PC(USA)’s celebration of Black History Month Children’s Enrichment Center at the U.S.-Mexico border shows children a different way of life More than 70 children are enrolled in two sites, and the program is growing Presbyterians to share how they’re welcoming Afghan refugees Hear their stories during Feb. 17 webinar by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Committee on the Office of the General Assembly issues statement in response to Stated Clerk’s recent observations on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Office of the General Assembly - February 9, 2022 A vision for repairing and rebuilding Ten days on the job, Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall shares his vision with the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board ‘Why does the church need youth ministry?’ During an APCE pre-event, youth workers reflect on helping parents encounter the humanity of their children Is being Black a preexisting condition? Panel looks at the causes and potential fixes for disparate health outcomes ‘Who dey! Who dey! Who dey think gonna beat that hunger? We dey!’ With their beloved Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, Presbytery of Cincinnati churches continue to tackle hunger Office of Christian Formation offering in-home faith formation resources Feb. 24 webinar will feature the author of ‘Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, & Resurrection,’ along with videos highlighting the season’s faith practices Exploring the tensions between faith and security Expert panelists will offer webinar on militarism Feb. 22 Historically Black Presbyterian Schools PHS shares new subject guide for researchers

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