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For the past year, the 1001 team has been paying attention to the ways justice is fostered through the work and witness of the new worshiping communities taking shape in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). As we seek to build the systems and structures that lead to flourishing, justice must be baked into the ways we support new and emerging leaders and communities. This month’s newsletters highlight some of the conversations we are having and celebrate some of the impact new Presbyterians are making in their neighborhoods. Read on, and join us as we anticipate the waterfall of justice in the reign of God. |
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Nikki Collins, Director |
1001 NWC event on funding the future |
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Voices around the church will launch a conversation about funding new worshiping communities at a Stewardship Kaleidoscope pre-conference event. What has been working? What avenues should NWCs and presbyteries explore for the future? What are we missing in the ways we have been financially supporting new communities? If you will be at Stewardship Kaleidoscope later this month and would like to be a part of a Funding NWCs summit, or if you can’t be there but have some thoughts to share, contact Nikki Collins so she can bring you into the conversation. Click here to sign up for more information about coming events. |
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Unification Commission listens to 1001 NWC leaders |
The PC(USA) Unification Commission recently met with NWC Leaders for consultation. On Aug. 28, Unification Commission hosted a conversation between new worshiping community leaders and the commission in order to help the body tasked with unifying the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency better hear the perspectives and experiences of leaders of our newest communities often underrepresented in our governance. This session was organized as part of the listening sessions conducted by the commission in Step 1 of their process.
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Wild Goose participants explore the connection between justice and faith |
1001 NWC leaders recently gathered at the Wild Goose Festival under the Tent of Make Believe, a venue co-hosted by 1001 New Worshiping Communities to speak about their innovative approaches to faith and justice in their communities on diverse topics including climate change, gun control, systemic poverty and anti-racism. |
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A New Season of New Way podcast |
The “New Way” podcast, hosted by Sara Hayden, examines justice and advocacy efforts in the LGBTQIA community of the church with Episcopal Priest Liz Edman. |
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Join us for a NWC Catalyst! |
Want to get something started but you’re not sure how? Join us for a New Worshiping Community Catalyst! The next gathering to inspire and inform creating and supporting new worshiping communities will be Sept. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. EDT.
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Matthew 25 Summit — Jan. 16–18, 2024, in Atlanta |
Join us at the Matthew 25 Summit as we explore this vision together! What does it mean to eradicate poverty; how can we begin dismantling systemic racism; how will we know if we are building a vital congregation? We are offering you an invitation to innovation. A chance to dialogue, learn with and grow with others in exploration at this first-of-its-kind event! Featuring innovative speakers, thriving ministries, transformative workshops and space to imagine what’s next! |
Presbyterian Mission Agency, 100 Witherspoon Street, Lousiville, KY |
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