Presbyterian churches hold out hope in efforts to host and welcome refugees
(PNS) While the White House and the courts battle over the legality of the travel ban on refugees and travelers from seven countries,..
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Advocacy committees voice concerns over proposed PMA Board representation
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – In a letter issued today by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns (ACWC) and the Advocacy Committee for..
US House votes down anti-corruption measure
(PNS) A decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back a signature bi-partisan anti-corruption law has Presbyterians and other ecumenical groups..
José Luis Casal named new director of Presbyterian World Mission
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Mission Agency announced today it has called the Rev. José Luis Casal as the new director of..
SDOP National Committee fine-tunes work to better serve communities in need
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The National Committee of the Self-Development of People wrapped up its first meeting of the year by voting to re-configure some..
Prayer after Restriction of Refugees
(PNS) - God, our heart's true home, Father and Mother of us all: We can no longer pretend to be distant from..
Faith leaders speak out against President Trump’s executive orders on immigrants and refugees
(PNS) A group of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders joined together on Wednesday afternoon to express opposition to President Trump’s executive orders..
Southern states begin clean up following weekend of tornadoes
(PNS) Residents along the deep south and Gulf Coast have begun to dig out from the damage left behind following an outbreak..
PMAB Governance Task Force reports progress
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) will hear a progress report from the Governance Task Force (GTF)..
“One Church, One Book” aims to jumpstart discussions about race
(OGA) It’s been called “one of the most important books on race in recent memory.” And now the Reverends Denise Anderson and..
Church is called to “radical discipleship” in the face of “empire,” WCC visitors tell PC(USA) leaders
(OGA) Early Christians spread the gospel in the shadow of the Roman empire—and Christians today are called to meet a resurgence of..
New York Presbyterian pastors meet with President-elect Trump
Pastors from two Presbyterian churches in the New York metro area met with President-elect Trump in Trump Tower today, praying with him..
Presbyterian groups to join thousands in Washington, DC for national Women’s March
(PNS) Hundreds of thousands of people will be making their way to the nation’s capital in the coming days, not to take..
Regarding ruling elders: The ministry of the Lord’s Supper
(OGA) Margaret’s sitting room is bright and cheerful, and there is the fragrance of fresh muffins in the air. Julia (Margaret’s daughter,..
PC(USA) signs on to climate and justice letter to President-elect Trump
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), via its Office of Public Witness, has joined 30 other faith communities endorsing a letter to President-elect..
Fort Worth Presbyterian church vandalized
(PNS) In an apparent random act of violence, the education wing of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas was extensively vandalized last..
MLK Weekend: A Call to Action
In August of 2015, Montreat Conference Center hosted Dr. King’s Unfinished Agenda, a three-day conference commemorating the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s address to..
Amanda Craft named manager for advocacy in the Office of Immigration Issues
(PNS) Amanda Craft, a global mission professional in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been named manager for advocacy in the Office of..
PC(USA) pastor receives high honors from Korean government
(PNS) For the past seven years, the Rev. Byeongho Choi, pastor of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia, has served as the board..
Presbyterian churches near Fort Lauderdale offer pastoral support following airport shootings
(PNS) Presbyterian churches located within a few miles of the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport are still trying to wrap their minds..
Real life ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician is longtime Presbyterian
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – “Hidden Figures”—the movie about a group of brilliant female African-American mathematicians that aided NASA during the space race—took the second spot at..
Way Forward Commission establishes process to encourage engagement
The General Assembly Way Forward Commission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has released its process for receiving initial communications and suggestions from any interested..
Presbyterian Panel study shows Presbyterians agree on the centrality of Christ for salvation
LOUISVILLE(PNS) – In a recent denominational survey, nearly three-quarters of Presbyterians said that “Jesus Christ is the only Savior and Lord,” a finding..
An epiphany prayer after the mass shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
Holy God, Light of our Hope, On this day of Epiphany, we seek the rising of your Star the Light that promises..
Presbyterian representation drops slightly in 115th US Congress
(PNS) A recently released report by the Pew Research Center for Religion & Public Life shows the composition of the 115th U.S. Congress is losing..