Two days before the opening gavel signaled the start of General Assembly 220, representatives from PHEWA and the PC(USA) Child Advocacy Office, and individuals with a track record of commitment to children gathered in Pittsburgh to "re-stage" PHEWA's Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network (PCAN). After much prayer, reflection, goal-setting and strategic planning a re-vitalized network emerged, led by a diverse, talented, and united leadership team. Serving on the PCAN Leadership Team are the Rev. Theresa Cho, Mr. Frank Dimmock, the Rev. Shannon Daley-Harris, the Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick, the Rev. Doug Mitchell, Mr. Paul Ronningen, Ms. Brandi White, Dr. Dianna Wright, and …
Download "An Invitation to the Church" by Bebe Baldwin from the 2013 Disability Inclusion Sunday packet.
Download this antiphonal prayer from the 2012 Multicultural Conference.
Explore a Reformation-era worship practice by singing a metrical setting of the Apostles’ Creed to a sixteenth century Genevan tune; text by David Gambrell.
Dear God, We pray that you imbue the world leaders at the United Nations with patience and guidance as they seek peaceful resolutions to today’s challenges. We often think in ways that divide us, emphasizing our differences. Remind us all that we are a part of a world community, one family that regardless of nationality, culture, language, or gender, we are all touched by your grace. And Lord, grant us the courage to transform our local communities, caring for the poor and standing up for the oppressed, so they may be peaceful, loving examples of your compassion. May the world that …
In this time of national discord and unrest, the office of Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries has developed resources for you to use during your worship service. It is our intent that these resources will speak to the hurt, anxiety and even the lament you may be experiencing during this time of unrest in our nation.
Download "A Service of Prayer for the City of Baltimore."
A dramatic reading in four parts that can be used for Christian Vocation Sunday.
This hymn celebrates that God’s gift of Jesus Christ to the world is a gift of joy— a joy that we as a church are called to share with those who are in need. The third and fourth verses refer to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Christmas Joy Offering. Half of the receipts of this offering go to Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and the other half provides assistance for current and retired church workers and their families who are in need. As we celebrate God’s gift of joy to the world, we dedicate our gifts to those who have served God …
By the Rev. Tim Jessen, Bloomington, Indiana. Extracted from Presbyterian AIDS Network's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day packet. Part of the HIV/AIDS mission toolkit.