1001 New Worshiping Communities News - July 2023

Scientists tell us that one in every three bites of food we eat is because of the work of pollinators.  They are what makes our world fruitful — and vital. I’m thinking about those little critters a lot this summer — as I watch them in my garden — and as I think about what is emerging in the 1001 movement in this season.  There is pollination going on everywhere!

Last month, NWC leaders traveled to Ghost Ranch for a retreat and to Puerto Rico to serve alongside Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.  They shared insight from their ministries with new friends and returned with inspiration and wisdom from distant places.  This newsletter will share some of the stories and images from our work in hopes that you’ll pick up a new idea, a fresh perspective, a little yellow dust that leads to sweet new fruit in your garden.   Don’t click away until you’ve read the article below about Tim McCallister, the man behind the funding that has led to all of these new worshiping communities at work among us.  We are wishing Tim well in his well-earned retirement and are grateful for all of the fruits of his labors!

Nikki Collins, Director Office of 1001 New Worshiping Communities

Focus on a NWC: Commonwealth of Oakland

Meet the leaders of a new worshiping community in Oakland, Pa., as they describe how to create community for people who have been hurt by religion and institutions.

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Tim McCallister retires after supporting New Worshiping Communities for 10 years with nearly $15M

We celebrate that 42 NWC’s have received $761,715 in grants in 2023. That makes almost $15 million in ten years. We give thanks for the commitment of Tim McCallister, Coordinator for Mission Program Grants, who has worked for the PC(USA)’s various mission agencies for 36 years!

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Renewal through Relationships

Jeff Eddings, Associate for Coaching and Spiritual Formation, led a trip of 1001 New Worshiping Community leaders on a service and learning trip to Puerto Rico with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. View their travelogue to better learn how spiritual formation happens when serving and partnering with others.

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A New Season of New Way podcast

Rev. Sara Hayden, Associate for Apprenticeships and Residencies, has launched a new season of the New Way podcast. Six episodes have dropped so far, featuring innovators like Reverends Mindie Moore, Liz Edman and Pepa Paniagua.

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Spreading the Vision of Matthew 25 across the Church

The PC(USA) believes that we are called to serve Jesus by contributing to the well-being of the most vulnerable in all societies — rural and urban, small and large, young and not-so-young. From affordable housing to community gardens to equitable educational and employment opportunities to healing from addiction and mental illness to enacting policy change — there is not just one way to be a part of the Matthew 25 movement.

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