This policy concludes that poor communities and communities of color are bearing a disproportionate burden of the nation's hazardous waste sites. Typically, local residents are unaware and rarely are involved in the decision-making process of facilities siting. This policy amends Section "A. Basic Policies on Hazardous Waste" of the policy statement, Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice (1990), with a greater emphasis on environmental injustice and advocacy.
Download Health Awareness references, which are part of the 2013 Health Awareness theme of "Trusting in God Reduces Stress in our Lives; "Consider the Lilies..." (Luke 12:22-28).
Report of the women of color consultation task force to the 218th General Assembly
By H. Michael Brewer
Men of the Church in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) provides 11 New Testament Bible studies to aid congregations. Each study is inspired by a book of the Bible and includes seven sessions for open discussion.
Celebrating our Reformed heritage as Presbyterians is an opportunity to open the stories of our ancestors in the faith and honor their legacy by continuing the work of reformation in the church of today. This resource has ideas on how to do this with youth.
The strategy is for ministry with Hispanic/Latino constituency to address the development and ministry issues related to and with Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. This document is intended to be an instrument for mission.
Links and references from the Hit the brakes! webinar:articles, books and sites of interest related to recognizing, understanding and dealing with racial and social privilege
As Christians, how are we invited into God’s mission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people? We are called to acts of compassion, but what does that look like? This Hit the brakes! webinar will explore what happens when we move towards partnership and accompaniment in God’s mission, recognizing that mission relationships with brothers and sisters near and far can be more important than a task accomplished or a problem fixed.
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
This document serves as a blueprint for Presbyterians who wish to engage more deeply with civic life and move their community deeper into advocacy and organizing for just public policy. Learn how to set a meeting with your Member of Congress, host a vigil, attend a town hall, and build your advocacy skills.