Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

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

News Health care and freedom Stated Clerk connects Jesus’s healing ministry with Dr. King’s fight for equality Our film critic selects his top 10 films for 2021 Dr. Edward McNulty’s annual list is rich with films imbued in moral and spiritual content ‘It made me want to dance’ After 15 years, a new worshiping community becomes an official PC(USA) congregation Denominational website upgrade draws closer It’s nearly time to select a vendor to revamp and relaunch pcusa.org Feb. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar The Presbyterian Church of Myanmar continues its ministry amidst the crisis Give a gift from the heart this Valentine’s Day Presbyterian Giving Catalog offers meaningful alternatives for those with ‘a big heart for mission’ $50 and a challenge A reverse offering Is given to bless others ‘Our earnest desire is that you come and visit’ Presbyterians considering a trip to Guatemala are given a webinar exploring what they can expect and what difference they can make Discovering a pandemic silver lining Mission co-worker gets a performance of a lifetime Mission co-workers reinvent what mission interpretation looks like during the pandemic Virtual interpretation assignment comes with its own set of challenges and rewards ‘We must go beyond the one-day worship service’ Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to host forums recognizing Black History Month Bringing Earth care to Hispanic-Latina churches PC(USA) and grassroots organizations sow seeds for the future Revision to proposed 2023-2024 Mission Work Plan section on militarism is approved The plan moves on to the complete Presbyterian Mission Agency Board next month and then to the General Assembly Poor People’s Campaign plans June 18 March on Washington Low-wage workers and poor people to travel from across the country PC(USA) joins call for peace in Ukraine Presbyterian Church signs onto statement by a dozen denominations and faith-based organizations No more unread emails Communicating more effectively PHS Live: Reckoning with the past Three stories of pastors pressured or forced to leave their congregations Human rights group marks historic convictions in Guatemala Five men each face 30 years in prison for decades-old crimes of sexual violence PC(USA) Washington office calls for support of Women’s Health Protection Act Presbyterian General Assembly policy from 2012 and 1970 cited in support of legislation Praying for others Ask questions and keep it simple COVID issues cause educational and economic challenges for Asia and the Pacific Global partners work together to provide leadership and assistance Changes in Public Service Loan Forgiveness program favor the borrower Clergy and other church leaders are now able to get more forgiveness earlier Making real the promises of democracy Panel discusses the work that remains nearly 60 years after MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech Save the date for Ecumenical Advocacy Days and its Presbyterian prelude For the third year, the annual faith-based advocacy events will be virtual Reimagining the ‘Charity Garden’ Planting the seeds of justice Princeton Seminary Board of Trustees votes to disassociate Samuel Miller’s name from the chapel President Barnes: Tuesday’s unanimous vote part of trustees’ ‘commitment to the ongoing work of confession and repentance’

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