Women know that, though the status of women in the United States has improved in the last several decades, there is still a long way to go, especially for women in other parts of the world where economies are fragile and protection of women is absent or not enforced. Violence against women persists, and shocking evidence of this surfaces regularly in the news. Presbtyerian Women (PW) joins the PC(USA) in enlisting the help of good men in ending the culture of violence and leading the way toward a culture of positive masculinity and true partnership with women. Download and use …
A record of meetings held by Mid Councils Commission.
Final report of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church.
In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, confusion, anger and national soul-searching has marked succeeding weeks. A prayer vigil turned violent, police in Ferguson continued to skirmish with protesters, and dozens have been arrested. News media have begun to examine the issue of police shootings nationwide, and to examine the statistics and circumstances. Many observers, including faith communities, are questioning the killing of an unarmed man and raising the issues of police brutality, racial profiling and racial injustice. Read J. Herbert Nelson's response. Rev. Nelson is director of the PC(USA)'s Office of Public Witness.
This resource provides a list of policy statements, study guides, videos, and links to other organizations and resources to help Presbyterians engage in antiracism work in congregations, Mid Councils, and across the church.
The PW quarterly newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women at the churchwide level. Find information from the committees of the Churchwide Coordinating Team, news about the 2015 Churchwide Gathering, details about new resources, highlights of conferences and events, and what’s on the horizon for Presbyterian Women. It is dated August–October 2014 and reflects news reported through July 15, 2014.
Note: This resource is also distributed as a print piece, mailed with enclosures. This download includes electronic copies of the inserts.
This article - When Canned Food Drives Are No Longer Enough - from Presbyterians Today (2012) can serve as a starting point for congregations who want to do short-term mission trips. More resources, information and tools on short-term mission trips are available here.
Mission is the life we bring with us when we go to another place to serve, and it is the even richer life that we take back with us when we return. This letter from former mission co-worker Doug Orbaker provides context for mission trips. More information, resources and tools for short-term mission trips are available here.
Leaders humbly connect us in the Body of Christ, helping all participants in the short-term mission experience to learn from each other, reflect on how God is present in the place being visited, and perhaps to help us think about what the short-term experience will mean in the long-run after we return home. More resources, tools and information about short-term mission trips are available here.
Use this mission trip schedule template to ensure that your trip offers a good balance between activity and relationship-building; action and reflection; giving and receiving. Find more information, tools and resources for short-term mission trips here.