For those who attended the 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium in July — as well as those who did not attend but who are interested in the Triennium’s invitation to GO — there is good news! Between December 2016 and July 2017 the ‘Keep GOing’ mission impact initiative will encourage youth, youth leaders, and Presbyterian congregations to 'GO!,' the theme of the 2016 event. Through the initiative, Triennium participants can continue to journey into active discipleship by using five different Bible studies, released beginning in December and ending in July 2017. Youth who did not attend Triennium will also benefit from …
In every congregation of every faith, victims, survivors and abusers sit in our pews. Some are listening for words of recognition, understanding, comfort and healing, hoping to hear that the church stands with them and wants them to choose life. All need to hear a clear message that domestic violence is against the will of God. Our silence makes us complicit to the suffering. Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) invites you to make your church a place where the gospel of wholeness is heard and lived out. We offer the following 10 suggestions to aid you in that journey. …
The Gender and Leadership in the PC(USA) report is part of a larger research project assessing the status of women at all levels of the church and conducted in two main research areas: theological and sociological. This study is the sociological portion of the research, and contains two nearly-identical surveys: one representative sample of Presbyterians (Presbyterian Panel) and one convenience sample of leaders within the denomination. In total, 2,871 Presbyterians were surveyed (345 male members, 823 female members, 741 male teaching elders, and 804 female teaching elders).
This research was conducted in partnership with Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries of …
The Syrian conflict is likely to continue for many years to come. The resulting refugee and displacement crisis engenders holy discontentment for people who long for peace and safety among ALL of God’s people. If your or your congregation are interested in taking action to provide humanitarian assistance, refugee resettlement, or just want to learn more about Presbyterian advocacy on Syria, download this document to learn more about our partner organizations engaged in the region. Included are sample letters to your legislators urging them to support Syrian humanitarian aid and refugee resettlement in the U.S. Published in 2016
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Focus of Work Report - 2017/18
A 7-session study on domestic violence for use in congregations, title is taken from Psalm 55:4a, “My heart is in anguish within me ...” The seven sessions cover different faces of abuse; spouse/partner, child, elder, sibling, dating violence and abuse of vulnerable people. Can be used for church school classes, groups, sessions, retreats or other educational events sponsored by the church. Available from the church store for $8.00. PDS# 7027003025. Order online or call (800) 524-2612.