Whether you are meeting in real time or virtually, when recognizing milestones, it is important to be intentional about the process in order to bring meaning to the event for young people. Here are some suggestions for opportunities to lift up and acknowledge milestones that will be missed this spring.
A creative and user friendly resource for youth and youth workers that enhances a book club discussion around the novel Divergent.
Several General Assemblies since 2004 have given clear directives to the Committee on MRTI regarding corporations doing business in Israel and the Palestinian Territories (East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank). All corporations are urged to confine their business activities solely to peaceful pursuits. This means no involvement in roadblocks to a just peace as identified by the General Assembly. Investments of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PC(USA)) should be only in corporations involved solely in peaceful pursuits.
by Rev. Dr. Hector Rodriguez
This nation is a mixture of cultures, traditions and languages. More than 100 languages are spoken in this country and Spanish is the second most used language, making United States the second largest Spanish speaking country of the world (Mexico 108 millions, USA 50+ millions and Spain 40 millions). Explore how ministry is impacted in our multicultural setting.
By John C. Purdy
Men of the Church in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) provides 13 bible studies to aid congregations in this area of ministry. Each study is inspired by a book of the Bible and includes seven sessions for open discussion.
Our society has something never before seen in human history, aging on a mass scale. This report reaffirms the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s support of policies to assure the coonomic security of older adults, and provide an even broader vision of a just society with prosperity and security for people of all ages.
Edd Breeden – Treasurer’s Manual Update
Want to start an education-oriented ministry in your congregation but don't know where to begin? Already have an education program but want to be more effective? Involved in direct service but looking for a way to participate in local education advocacy? Have great ideas for a ministry but looking for funding sources? Check out the resources in the toolkit below. You can also read the toolkit online here.
This QuickSheet provides a selection of tech tools that have been field tested in congregations, in seminary classrooms, and in continuing education events.
Kim Bobo, the executive director of interfaith worker justice and co-author of Organizing for Social Change, spoke at the October 2010 Mission Crossroad Conference. Kim discussed effective networking skills and brought a lot of her tools from political organizing to bear on Mission Network organizing.