Diane Moffett addresses Presbyterian delegates of United Nations gender equality gathering
(PNS) — A Presbyterian delegation that will be taking part in a United Nations gathering on gender equality and environmental issues met..
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(PNS) — The Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns and Presbyterian Women are calling on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to stand with transgender, nonbinary and LGBTQIA+..
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(PNS) — To celebrate the gifts of women, worshipers gathered online Wednesday to hear a Sprit-filled sermon from the Rev. Dr. Terrlyn..
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(PNS) — It took 122 years, but on June 10, 1983, the Presbyterian Church in the United States and the United Presbyterian Church..
Fighting erasure: Panelists advocate for Black immigrants
(PNS) — A national immigration conference provided a forum on Saturday to highlight the concerns of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers who..
Climate change is a major cause of migration, even in the US
(PNS) — Given recent headlines related to migration, it is easy to presume the major factors prompting people to move are war,..
The Rev. Dr. John Burgess of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary explains the religious dimensions to the crisis in Ukraine
(PNS) — The Rev. Dr. John Burgess has never lived in Ukraine. But over the years he and his family have enjoyed three..
Advocates need to tell a different story about immigrants and refugees
(PNS) — From 2017 until last year, refugee resettlement in the United States suffered “death by a thousand cuts,” says Angie Plummer,..
PC(USA) Action Alert seeks support for vulnerable Ukrainians, refugees and asylum seekers
(PNS)— The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) is asking people to contact their congressional representatives and urge them to support..
The Rev. Melanie C. Jones of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership discusses reckonings ‘that aren’t temporal’
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The Rev. Traci Smith shares recommendations for simple family-oriented spiritual practices for Lent and beyond
(PNS) — The Rev. Traci Smith shared her insight and recommendations for simple Holy Week practices that can be done in-home to..
Global partners grateful that the PC(USA) is standing in solidarity against Russian invasion
(PNS) — The Russian people are demonstrating in the streets against their president’s order to invade Ukraine, knowing the consequences will be..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeking support for humanitarian response to Ukraine
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launched an appeal Tuesday for funds to help support the Church’s humanitarian response to the war started..
The Rev. Paul G. Moon, the first Korean American to stand for GA moderator, dies at age 87
(PNS) — The Rev. Paul G. Moon of Forest Hills, New York, the first Korean American to stand for moderator of the..
The Alter program gives churches tools to minister to people living with dementia
(PNS) — Like its name implies, the Alter program was established for predominantly Black churches to help them better minister to their members..
One Great Hour of Sharing gifts bring the promise of life — and life abundant — to the U.S.-Mexico border
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Bradley Nassif, Orthodox theologian, on why Americans should care about Ukraine
(RNS) — The news that Russian troops had invaded Ukraine was of deep concern for Bradley Nassif, a theologian and expert on..
Centering Latina voices, theology and language for Lent
(PNS) — For Lent 2022, Unbound — An Interactive Journal on Christian Social Justice is offering a devotional series focused on the Latina..
Stated Clerk reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
(OGA) - We are deeply saddened and shocked by Russia’s military action in Ukraine. Russia’s invasion violates international law and threatens to..
Now accepting applications for the Katie Cannon Scholarship for woman leaders of color
(PNS) — Applications are now being accepted for the Katie Cannon Scholarship, sponsored by the Women’s Ministry Fund. The scholarship supports Presbyterian Church..
Minnesota congregation will spend Ash Wednesday praying for Ukraine, inviting other churches to do likewise
(PNS) — First Presbyterian Church of Holland, Minnesota, will gather for worship on Ash Wednesday. But the service will be nontraditional, and the..
Joshua Park accepts call to support for Korean-speaking councils
(OGA) — The Office of the General Assembly has hired a new manager for Korean-speaking Councils Support within Mid Council Ministries. The..
Elona Street-Stewart on healing historic wounds through action
(PNS) — Last Thursday, Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart joined Nancy Taylor for PHS Live, an ongoing event series by the Presbyterian Historical..
Presbyterians help Afghans get settled in the US
(PNS) — Presbyterians have been stepping up to help Afghan families feel welcome in the United States, from providing meals and housing..
PC(USA) joins a vigil for peace in Ukraine
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joined an ecumenical and interfaith vigil at noon Eastern Time Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine,..