Top PC(USA) News of the Week

Week of November 3 - November 7

PC(USA)’s unified agency structure takes shape Stated Clerk and Executive Director shares plan with agency staff

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers in Western North Carolina ‘for the long haul’ A year after Hurricane Helene, some work is complete, but much remains to be done

Eleven years clean and sober, couple’s ministry to people living with addiction expands Through Co-Pastors Kevin and Danielle Riley, Washington state church has opened a recovery center, and it's exploring more outreach opportunities

The Rev. Jihyun Oh among faith leaders opposed to the Trump administration’s new policy on admitting refugees Church World Service, a partner of the PC(USA), condemns efforts to abandon the nation’s historic refugee program

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, a member of Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, offers his take on faith in the public square Johnston, a former school principal and Obama education advisor, discusses ‘How to Live Out Matthew 25 in a World Short of Compassion’

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RNS Morning Report - On Dorothy Day’s birthday, the life and work of the last living Catholic Worker who knew her

Top Stories On Dorothy Day’s birthday, the life and work of the last living Catholic Worker who knew her NEW YORK (RNS) — Jane Sammon is the only Catholic Worker still living in one of the original Houses of Hospitality who worked with Dorothy Day, now a candidate for sainthood. ACNA archbishop faces second sexual harassment claim as questions arise about interim leader (RNS) — Bishop Ray Sutton, who was tapped to take on Archbishop Steve Wood's duties during Wood's leave of absence, is also facing criticism for his previous handling of spiritual abuse complaints. Mamdani win likely to give other Muslim progressive candidates momentum (RNS) — Mamdani's election has already energized Muslim progressive candidates, political experts say, who are disillusioned by the Democratic establishment or feel shut out of the political system. United Methodists ratify plan to unify denomination while decentering US church (RNS) — Under the new restructuring plan, called 'regionalization,' the denomination's nine regions will be equal partners with greater freedom to tailor church life to their own customs and traditions. Sitting atop fridge to protest SNAP cuts, faith leader models Jesus’ ‘proximity’ to the poor (RNS) — Nonprofit leader Terence Lester is sitting on a fridge for 42 hours to raise awareness of the 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Opinion I’m cautiously optimistic about the new LDS apostle (RNS) — Elder Gérald Caussé may be a predictable choice in terms of his age and LDS church experience, but he's a good one. Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide (The Conversation) — Landor v. Louisiana, one of this year’s highest-profile religious freedom cases, underscores how complex legal protections for free exercise are in the US today. ICYMI ‘I feel like I’ve lost my home’: Some NYC Jews who hoped Mamdani would lose consider their future NEW YORK (RNS) — After Mamdani’s election, the Anti-Defamation League announced an initiative to track his administration and the safety of Jewish New Yorkers. ‘Sarah’s Oil’ movie tells story of a Black girl who had faith her Oklahoma land had oil (RNS) — The movie depicts 11-year-old Sarah Rector’s certainty that God told her oil was underneath her land. In Other News In Kansas, a new Methodist church focuses on progressive and LGBTQ+ members U.S. steps up Gaza aid role to support fragile ceasefire Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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Weekly Outlook - The Lilly Endowment + the PC(USA)

Dear readers, I've been thinking a lot about kintsugi — the Japanese art of mending precious pottery with gold. It is a way of highlighting scar tissue, praising it as visible history, and uplifting the beauty of repair.  We're all so fragile. I think of my loved ones who have recently been in the hospital. In that space, bodies are seen for what they are: temporary and fallible. Imperfect. In need of repair. I wonder what the world might look like if that knowledge existed outside the walls of a hospital.  At its best, I think the church can be a place that admires and names the kintsugi of the Holy Spirit. We're all in need of work to repair us, and isn't it glorious that what was broken can be mended, and more beautiful for the journey? With hope and delight, Rose Schrott Taylor Digital Content Editor Presbyterian Outlook  P.S. Last night, Presbyterian Outlook host a webinar on neurodiversity. The Big Faith Resources team did a great job talking about the basic framework of neurodiversity and some very practical tips on how churches can become more inclusive spaces.  Attendee Erma Boswell wrote us after the webinar, saying "Thank you so much for organizing, planning and implementing the webinar with Big Faith Resources for tonight. That was so helpful! Our church ... is just beginning to move from knowledge of neurodiversity to creating a place where everyone feels they belong in our worship services and children’s programs.  I learned so much and plan to share it with others in leadership in our church community." We will be emailing out a recording of the webinar by the end of the week. It's not too late to join us in this learning!

Liturgies and Rituals From the Freedom Church of the Poor reviewed by Amy Pagliarella The theology of DMX: Lament, prayer and the God who stayed by Chris Burton Churches prepare for hunger surge as SNAP benefits face historic cutoff by Harriet Riley, Outlook Reporting Lilly Endowment grants foster ministry and mission across the PC(USA) by Gregg Brekke, Outlook Reporting Equip your church to welcome neurodiverse children and families by Big Faith Resources and Presbyterian Outlook  Our fork in the road: On the end of the Presbyterian Mission Agency by Stanley Skreslet In case you missed it... The Rev. Jihyun Oh is among faith leaders opposed to the Trump administration’s new policy on admitting refugees Church World Service, a partner of the PC(USA), condemns efforts to abandon the nation’s historic refugee program. — Church World Service The work of theology is an ongoing pilgrimage Theologians David Jensen, Martha Moore-Keish and Hanna Reichel reflect on the joy, challenge and urgency of forming faithful thinkers today — and why words still matter. Hurricane Melissa prompts appeal from PC(USA) Gifts to PDA will help to meet emergency and long-term needs in the Caribbean. — Darla Carter Music that meets us where we are From gym anthems to humming hymns in a new church pew — music grounds us, lifts us, and reminds us we never sing alone, writes Teri McDowell Ott. San Joaquin Presbytery builds first new church in decades to serve immigrant communities In California’s Central Valley, immigrant families are putting down roots — and new Presbyterian ministries are growing with them. — Beth Waltemath Is there religious revival among Gen Z? There’s a swell in Christian devotion at the University of Pittsburgh amid claims of national revival, but some researchers say ‘revival’ is too strong a word. — Kathryn Post I’m sorry I forgot to text you back: Keeping friendships in a busy world Ever left a friend in text message purgatory? You’re not alone. Katy Shevel explores how to turn unread texts into intentional friendship — one promise at a time.

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