Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba grieves with PC(USA) in the death of George Floyd
(OGA) As cities across the U.S. continue to deal with demonstrations stemming from the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, the Presbyterian..
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PMA president and executive director Diane Moffett issues statement on recent protests, shootings
LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, released this statement Wednesday about the..
Synergy between PC(USA) assembly and Poor People’s Campaign continues online
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (PNS) — As plans were being made for the 224th General Assembly in Baltimore, a synergy was forming with another event..
A statement by the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus
The National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is grieved and angered along with our African American sisters..
Online Bible study opens new opportunities for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
LOUISVILLE (OGA) The 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will have a number of firsts later this month. Everything connected..
PC(USA) Hispanic/Latina-o faith community holds firm to faith in God
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on communities of color across the country. And while black and..
Diane Moffett caps a service of lament with a stirring, yet sobering, reflection
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — More than 200 national staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and others joined hearts and minds virtually Monday to..
Virtual camp portal enables the camp experience even during the pandemic
(PNS) Five weeks ago, Joel Winchip, executive director of Presbyterian Church Camp & Conference Association (PCCCA), wasn’t sure what camps would be able..
Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus ‘stands in strong solidarity’ with African American siblings
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PC(USA) provides prayer, hymn for churches during a time of racial injustice
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Law and order exists for the purpose of establishing justice and..
Diane Moffett says Matthew 25 invitation, Vital Congregations can be a balm to a hurting world
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, recent attacks and ridicule of people of Asian descent during the..
1001 New Worshiping Communities leaders report released
LOUISVILLE – Worship in new worshiping communities (NWCs) continues to be nontraditional. This includes making meals central to the worship experience; avoiding..
PC(USA) agencies/entities complete Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audit
LOUISVILLE (PNS) After three site visits, 17 focus groups, and several agency and entity-wide surveys, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has completed a Diversity,..
Eleven new worshiping communities, two presbyteries receive Mission Program Grants
LOUISVILLE — In its latest grant cycle, the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC) recently approved 11 Mission Program Grants to new worshiping..
2020 Pentecost echoes first century church gathering
JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana (PNS) — “What a strange Pentecost this will be.” That’s a consistent refrain I’m hearing from my colleagues in churches..
COGA to create task group to continue work after General Assembly
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Recognizing the limited time available at the 224th General Assembly (2020) next month, the Committee on the Office of the General..
Some tips on providing and sharing music during and after the pandemic
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — These ideas are offered for congregations as they navigate the return to public worship and seek to bridge online..
Presbyterian Mission Agency 2019 Annual Report
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — For the Presbyterian Mission Agency, 2019 will go down as the year the Matthew 25 invitation was extended and..
PC(USA) Washington office calls on Senate to support frontline workers and more
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness on Capitol Hill wants people to contact their senators to tell..
Regarding ruling elders: Communion in a time of lament
(OGA) In the last few weeks, I have been gathering virtually with my home church in San Francisco, while I live in Atlanta...
Navajo Nation suffers from one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the U.S.
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Former Moderator the Rev. Charles A. Hammond dies at 86
The Rev. Charles A. Hammond, who in 1980 was elected Moderator of the 192nd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the..
Video: Ministry in an emergency
(OGA) Churches of all denominations have reinvented worship and ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic through technology and other means. Some congregations across the..