Three top leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have sent a letter to members of the U.S. Congress insisting on the enactment of "comprehensive immigration reform this year."

In their April 29 letter, General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow, General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons and General Assembly Mission Council Executive Director Linda Valentine said "we are keenly aware of the devastating effects our broken immigration system has on the lives of individuals, immigrant and non-immigrant families, and our communities."

Citing Leviticus 19:33-34, the three PC(USA) leaders said "as Christians we cannot stand by idly" while legislation such as the statute …

Graduation activities for the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Class of 2010 are scheduled for May 29-30. Forty-one students are expected to receive the Master of Arts (Theological Studies), the Doctor of Ministry, the Master of Divinity, or the Diploma degrees.

A Baccalaureate service will be held May 29 at 6:00 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Arun Jones, professor of evangelism and missions, preaching. Also participating in the service is the Rev. Cynthia Rigby, the seminary's professor of theology.

The 2010 Commencement exercises will begin May 30 at 2:30 p.m., also at University Presbyterian Church with …