The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church's membership" (F-1.0403) This rich diversity is apparent in all areas of church membership, including ordered ministry. The Office of Immigration Issues of the PC(USA) provides advice and counsel to pastors and religious workers from other countries and the mid-councils who call them. Please see this "one pager" for general information about religious worker visas. Mid-councils and congregations needing advice about a specific case, should contact Teresa Waggener in the Office of Immigration Issues.
Let's Play! This resource offers a variety of recreation plans that you can tailor to your particular gathering. It starts with the theology of recreation to better understand why we play the way we do. It also includes ideas and instructions for opening games, games for any size group, decorating ideas, table games, and even a theme party outline - all of which provide great community building opportunities and lots of fun for your get-together. This resource packet is simple and easy to use, with adaptable plans that can make planning for and playing at your event a breeze. Enjoy!
Use this card as you pray for José Manuel Capella-Pratts and Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri serving Christ as Regional Liaisons to the Caribbean. As regional liaisons, Vilmarie and José Manuel serve as facilitators to support partner programs, relationships, mission personnel, and activities with World Mission partners in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Caribbean & North American Council for Mission (CANACOM). They serve as resource people for connection with other ecumenical bodies in the region in conjunction with Presbyterian World Mission, and a resource for connection with mid councils and congregational partnerships working within the region.
Use this card as you pray Joseph Reginald Russ serving Christ in El Salvador as Coordinator for Migration Issues, Advocacy and Mission with the Northern Triangle. As Coordinator for Migration Issues, Advocacy and Mission with the Northern Triangle Joseph is working with the Calvinist Reform Church in El Salvador and their non-profit arm, Alfalit. He will support them by strengthening a network of partners working on migration issues in the Northern Triangle. Based on the experiences of migrants and local partners themselves, we can join them in solidarity as U.S. churches and individuals advocate for policies that support migrants and …
Use this card as you pray for mission co-workers David and Sue Hudson. The card includes a photo of them and their ministry. David and Sue Hudson are invited by the United Church of Christ in Japan (UCCJ) AS Liaisons for Japan Mission and Yodogawa Christian Hospital in mission partnership with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Yodogawa Christian Hospital was established by Japan Mission in a disadvantaged area of Osaka in 1955 with seed money provided by Presbyterian Women in the U.S. The hospital remains under the direction of Japan Mission. Over the years it has grown to become one of …
The Path of Peace Daily Reflections are written each year to be used during A Season of Peace, the 4-5 weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday, or anytime during the year. The 2022 theme for the offering and the devotions is from the book of Isaiah: You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace (55:12 ESV). This year's devotions cover four areas of peace work: climate change, non-violence, the intersection between race and poverty and issues of immigration and migration.
Learn about the domestic and global partners of the PC(USA) who are working with us towards the goal of alleviating poverty.
| Worship is a central part of our identity - gathering and celebrating as the community of God’s people. In this guide, we have provided worship resources that correspond with the three sessions in the Group Study Guide. The central theme is “When Did We See You?” based on Matthew 25:31-46. The sub-themes and corresponding scriptures for the sessions are “See and Be Seen” (Psalm 139), “Know and Be Known” (Luke 24:13-35), and “Bless and Be Blessed” (Psalm 23 and John 10:1-16). Each session includes an opening worship service and a closing worship gathering that you are invited to reference and … |