Despite a protest at the Presbyterian Center, the International Engagement Committee approved the resolution "On Recognition That Israel’s Laws, Policies, and Practices Constitute Apartheid Against the Palestinian People."
“God loves all people and calls us to do the same.”
The report is billed as a practical guide to repairing relationships with Jews and Muslims.
Outlook speaks briefly with individuals protesting antisemitism outside of GA225 on Tuesday, June 28.
'We vow to keep fighting,' said Jody Rabhan, chief policy officer for the National Council of Jewish Women. 'This is not the end. There are things that we can do.'
Erin Raffety offers some theological reflection and action steps for congregations desiring to foster inclusion and accessibility.
In Cartersville, Georgia, a young boy following God’s call has raised more than $10,000 for an organization that provides food, clothing, medicine and supplies to families displaced by the war in Ukraine.
It's the messy, holy work of community.
A reflection on 2 King 5:1–14.
Still to come: should the PC(USA) call itself an accompaniment and sanctuary church?
The committee discusses and votes on more than half the 31 items on its docket during its first day of meeting.
The group also presses the World Council of Churches to redouble efforts to support Palestinian Christians.
The Austin Seminary Board of Trustees, at a called meeting on June 27, elected the Reverend Dr. José Ramon Irizarry as the Seminary’s next president.
The board and staff of More Light Presbyterians join with the multitudes of people lamenting the decision of the Supreme Court to reject the precedent set by Roe v Wade, therefore allowing states to criminalize abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.
Nelson, Moffett, other church leaders share sadness, anger, frustration
"We hope to let every church know that you do not need to be exceptional; you don’t need a big budget or limitless volunteers. You just need to listen to people with disabilities."
"(Y)outh empowerment is crucial. Young people want to talk with others – particularly their peers – about what they are going through, and they want to know how they can best support their friends with mental illness."
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
A Christian ed lesson for children.
A Looking into the Lectionary reflection from Rev. Brian Christopher Coulter.
Over three days, the Race and Gender Justice committee wrestled with the theological and practical implications of repentance and reparations as it considered 11 resolutions concerning historic harms committed against churches and communities due to racism and gender-based discrimination.
On its last day, the committee discussed the Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Task Force report and recommendations at length.
The committee acknowledges the urgency of global warming and urges churches and Presbyterians to work towards carbon neutrality.
Julia Henderson, the leader for General Assembly Planning and Business Management, shares an update from OGA.
Taking the exhortation in Isaiah 2 to beat swords into plowshares literally, the Violence in the USA Committee voted to endorse the Guns to Gardens movement; They also voted to endorse the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms’ gun relinquishment protocol and to educate congregations about this issue.
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