PC(USA) Office of Public Witness decries treatment of protesters
(PNS) The PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness has issued a statement decrying the use of heavy-handed tactics to control protesters and criticizing..
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LOUISVILLE (PNS) — When General Assembly Co-Moderators Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Rev. Gregory Bentley were elected on Saturday, June 20,..
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(OGA) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is mourning the loss of retired pastor, author, and gun violence prevention advocate the Reverend Jim Atwood, who..
Eight new worshiping communities, two presbyteries receive Mission Program Grants
n behalf of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC) recently approved 10 Mission Program Grants to 1001 New Worshiping..
Environmental justice leader speaks on fossil fuel divestment at Peace Camp breakfast
(PNS) As the Rev. José González-Colón was preparing his keynote speech for this year’s Peace Breakfast, his drafts were left in tatters by..
A Statement from the Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation
“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24, NRSV). Once again, the United States finds..
Ecumenical and Interreligious Service Recognition Award recipients recognized
(OGA) A number of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s ecumenical and interreligious partners were set to be recognized at the 224th General Assembly..
Symbol of the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) gains momentum across the church
(OGA) Over the next two years, Presbyterians will be seeing and hearing a lot about the Sankofa bird standing in a stream..
224th General Assembly (2020) recognizes individuals for their work in gun violence prevention
LOUISVILLE (OGA) One of the planned highlights of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was the presentation of..
Stated Clerk and PMA president among leaders demanding justice for Breonna Taylor
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Rev. Drs. J. Herbert Nelson, II and Diane Moffett are among more than 340 signers of a statement..
GA Bible study affirms that lament is the proper response to coronavirus, racism
(PNS) While the book of Lamentations — with two verses from chapter 5 serving as the scriptural basis for the 224th General..
PC(USA) and other faith groups call for UN human rights inquiry in US
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Global Christian leaders, including the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, called on the United Nations Human Rights Council..
A Corporation Board commits itself and the entity to care for all of God’s people
LOUISVILLE - The A Corporation Board of Directors June 22 unanimously approved a resolution calling on themselves and the entity it oversees to..
Stated Clerk calls Supreme Court decision on DACA good news
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision Thursday to block President Donald Trump’s efforts to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is being..
Owing to the pandemic, Stony Point Center forced to eliminate most of its staff
LOUISVILLE — COVID-19 and its attendant restrictions on gathering has led Stony Point Center in New York to permanently lay off 40..
Juneteenth in the age of Black Lives Matter
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed..
2020 Women of Faith winners will be honored virtually
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic shift in the way organizations around the country are conducting business. For..
World Refugee Day: A time of solidarity and celebration
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Activities are being planned nationwide for World Refugee Day, a time of solidarity and celebration for refugees, who have..
Young Adult Volunteer program creates new normal for 2020-22 YAV program years
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Despite the challenges created by COVID-19, the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is committed to responding to the call..
Baltimore General Assembly history
Presbyterian Historical Society —Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the 224th General Assembly (2020) into a virtual space, Baltimore remains the host..
Regarding Ruling Elders: Praying for others in the time of pandemic
(OGA) Alice was one of the first hospital patients I visited during clinical pastoral education. We chatted about her many grandchildren. Her..
Global partners express solidarity with US siblings
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Presbyterians do mission in partnership and the mutual support has been strong as the U.S. fights pandemics on two..
Support Justice in Policing Act, PC(USA) Washington office says
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Calling it “a step toward transforming policing in America,” the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness in Washington,..
National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches grieves with African American siblings
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Former GA moderator and Presbyterian News Service chief Marj Carpenter dies at 93
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Ruling Elder Marj Carpenter, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 207th General Assembly (1995), a tireless supporter and..