Along with fine-tuned relief work in response to the Syrian crisis, we continue the long-term development work you see in this issue. Stories of our micro-loan programs offer a glimpse of how Jinishian helps families and communities experience lasting change. Those projects bring hope and provide a foundation for a better future.
Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Coordinating Team met in Septmeber2013 to continue plans and work for the 2012–2015 triennium. This summary includes highlights of work from the Mission Relationships, Antiracism, Communications Coordination, Leadership Enhancement, Justice and Peace, and Funds Development Committees, as well as other news from the national level.
This document is a concise summary (12 pages) of the Reformed Christian contribution to democracy and political ethics, based on a reading of the prophetic biblical tradition, and a policy statement (4 pages) on the rights and responsibilities of Presbyterians and other citizens as voters and elected officials. It does not idealize politics but opposes cynicism or single issue concentration; leaders have a high calling to accomplish as much justice as possible through government, itself (like the church) a good always in need of reformation. It affirms religious liberty and the separation of church and state and urges congregations to …
In this video you will hear how your gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering have been a life-changer for Jackie McCain, who was left in challenging financial situation following the death of her husband Ray, a PC(USA) pastor. You will also learn how your gifts are currently helping deserving students attend Menaul School, an ethnically/racially diverse Presbyterian-founded school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that places its focus on mission and leadership development.
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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) urges divestment and/or proscription of some corporations due to their involvement in military-related production, tobacco, or human rights violations. Read a comprehensive list of corporations or securities affected by those General Assembly policies.
Version 4, updated 2018 Earth Care Congregations are congregations that have committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories: worship, education, facilities, and outreach. Congregations earning 25 points in each of the four categories will be certified as Earth Care Congregations and receive various honors. Congregation members will also be invited to participate as individuals by completing similar actions in their homes. A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches provides congregations with worksheets, resources, and instructions for becoming an Earth Care Congregation. The four categories of actions in …
The Office of Cross Cultural Ministries has compiled a list of resources that are available for congregations who wish to connect with racial ethnic churches. The resources include directories of racial ethnic congregations and links to publications and readings on racial ethnic and multicultural ministry.
In response to the church's call to be an inclusive body and the increasing racial ethnic diversity within the U.S., the 220th General Assembly (2012) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved Item 11-04, "Strengthening Connections with Racial Ethnic Churches." The Cross Cultural Ministries Office of Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries complied with this action of the General Assembly by sending a letter to all PC(USA) congregations and mid councils. The letter invites congregations to communicate with at least one racial ethnic Presbyterian congregation in 2013 to learn more about that congregation's history and culture, increase racial and cultural sensitivity in the …
A multicultural congregation or ministry is one that intentionally recognizes, celebrates and incorporates the gifts of a diverse membership:
This directory contains a list of the ministries that are actively engaged in multicultural diversity.