Ellen Sherby named associate director for World Mission’s Global Connections
(PNS) — Ellen Sherby began her duties this week as associate director for a new area of Presbyterian World Mission called Global Connections...
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International Peacemaker from Rwanda to discuss her country’s history
(PNS) — An International Peacemaker from Rwanda will visit the United States this fall to share how the country has evolved since..
Barrier-breaking Christian educator Freda Gardner remembered at First Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York
(OGA) — Freda Gardner, Moderator of the 211th General Assembly in 1999 and the first woman full-time faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary, was..
PDA’s David Barnhart employs a deliberate and inclusive approach to make films Presbyterians and others flock to see
(PNS) — Producing a film that makes a difference starts with relationships and gets to the big screen by talking with and..
Presbyterians for Earth Care turns to NOAA oceanographer to learn about the risks for 30% of the US population
(PNS) — Nearly three in 10 residents of the United States live in coastal counties, according to U.S. Census data — 41 million..
Maryland church given ‘Cool Congregations Challenge’ award
(PNS) — Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland, has been named one of 12 national Interfaith Power & Light 2022 Cool Congregations..
Creative approaches to addressing hunger and homelessness applauded
(PNS)— During a virtual meeting on Thursday, the Presbyterian Hunger Program Advisory Committee heard about a variety of approaches that are being..
‘We’ve got to move Earth Day to 12 months a year’
(PNS) — Friday is the official day that many people will celebrate Earth Day. But being good stewards of God’s Creation is..
Webinar explores the church’s role in protecting voting rights for all
(PNS) — Panelists convened Tuesday to discuss protecting voting rights that in many states are increasingly imperiled decided by the end of..
Prayers of Liberation & Hope for Immigration Relief
As Ramadan, Passover and Easter converged last week, faith leaders from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition met over Zoom and Facebook Live. Their goal was..
Final Report: Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation
The Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation has issued its final report in advance of this summer’s 225th General Assembly, when commissioners and..
Checking in with global partners in Eastern Europe coping with the refugees fleeing Ukraine
(PNS) — Ellen Smith, World Mission’s regional liaison for Eastern Europe, has just returned from a visit with partners in Germany, the..
Presbyterian grants to support refugee and immigrant advocacy
(PNS) — For the second consecutive year, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is offering grants for refugee- and immigrant-led organizations with a focus on immigrant..
Addressing domestic violence from the pulpit
(PNS) ― Many readers know of someone in their family, congregation or community who has been impacted by domestic violence in one..
International Peacemaker works to preserve Christian presence in the Holy Land
(PNS) — Pastor Fursan Zumot did not want to see Tawfeek leave his church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in..
South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church trains facilitators for trauma healing
(PNS) — Transformational healing has begun in Abyei. This disputed region sits along the border of Sudan and South Sudan. When South..
After Easter, there’s Earth Day to observe, celebrate
(PNS) — With Earth Day around the corner, the Presbyterian Hunger Program is pointing faith communities to a number of resources, including an..
The horrors of war
There are many reasons that people in the U.S. are drawn to, and at times even consumed by, the war in..
Stated Clerk commemorates Holy Week
(OGA) — As we look back at that final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we can just imagine the energy in the..
Stated Clerk lifts up war-torn region during Holy Week
(OGA) — As the war in Ukraine continues with daily revelations of the atrocities committed, we feel the horror and mourn with..
Making inclusive spaces can require churches to reorient their building and their beliefs
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. Letiah Fraser’s recent dissertation is on understanding disability as a culture. “We reach out to so many..
Even in our polarized times, it’s possible to preach faithfully on third-rail topics
(PNS) — Each week, preachers make their way to the pulpit — whether wooden or virtual — to deliver a sermon to..
Interested in advocacy? These events are for you
(PNS) — While stories such as the war in Ukraine, structural racism, systemic poverty, the plight of refugees from around the world,..
How your One Great Hour of Sharing gifts are used
(PNS) — As the One Great Hour of Sharing campaign for 2022 enters its home stretch, the ministries supported by this offering presented..
REAC sends a ‘loving and justice-centered response’ following the Stated Clerk’s MLK Day remarks
(PNS) — The Racial Equity Advocacy Committee submits this letter as a loving and justice-oriented response to our colleagues in ministry who call..