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March 14, 2024

From 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 19,  Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries will be hosting a Narcan training webinar featuring Patricia Osterhoudt as the facilitator.

March 13, 2024

When the annual town hall with UN Secretary-General António Guterres extended beyond its designated hour on Wednesday, it was a lucky break for Hyun Joo Nam, a Presbyterian delegate to the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

March 13, 2024

Against the African beats of 2020’s global anthem “Jerusalema,” with the lyrics in Zulu language, “Jerusalema ikhaya lami Ngilondoloze Uhambe nami,” which translates to “Jerusalem, my home, Save me! Join me. Don't leave me here,” the Ecumenical Women’s daily worship service at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women began in Tillman Chapel Tuesday in the Church Center for the United Nations.

March 13, 2024

In turn, the Rev. Rebecca Barnes attended seminary, became a pastor and, in 2017, was named coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Growing up with both parents serving as Presbyterian pastors and engaging and fun community activities including CROP Hunger Walks helped steer her toward the significant work she’s been doing for the past seven years.

March 13, 2024

A lot can happen in five years. Babies are born and start kindergarten. White House administrations come and go. We saw the pandemic shut down most of the world and greatly impact the way that churches function. And, this spring marks five years since the launch of Stewardship Navigator, an educational website launched by the Presbyterian Foundation.

March 13, 2024

On May 15-17, Stony Point Center is hosting a Housing Crisis Symposium both in-person and online supporting the eradicating systemic poverty focus of the Matthew 25 movement. Registration is encouraged by May 8.

Latest General Assembly deadline brings more overtures and recommendations to PC-Biz and the PC(USA)

March 12, 2024

Fred Tangeman | Office of the General Assembly

Fraziers Bottom, WV

To say that Ken Tolley has been busy since the most recent General Assembly deadline for overtures with constitutional implications is a massive understatement. Kind of like saying the Manager of GA Business — a self-professed “polity nerd" —has merely enjoyed his latest call. 

March 12, 2024

In a special sermon on Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Mary Newbern-Williams, transitional presbyter for the Presbytery of New York City, used love, as displayed by God and Jesus Christ, as a rallying cry for what must be done to improve the lives of women and other marginalized people.

March 12, 2024

Although the women of Malawi are accustomed to doing anything and everything from farming to running small-scale businesses to support their families, Tropical Cyclone Freddy sorely tested Tinenenji [tee-nan-an-gee] Kalamba’s resilience. Yet Kalamba was undeterred.

March 11, 2024

As the guest of the new podcast “Around the Table” from the Office of Christian Formation, the Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, an author, speaker and Moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008), offers up his perspective on how conversations at home can improve and enrich family connections and spirituality.

March 11, 2024

The Board of Directors approved a redesigned Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), effective Jan. 1, 2025, that supports congregations and provides parity regardless of ordination status.

March 11, 2024

Ecumenical Women at the United Nations, an international coalition of denominations and organizations that advocates for gender justice, held its initial gathering Saturday as part of the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

March 11, 2024

The Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved this year’s proxy voting guide during its stated meeting on March 2.. The recommendations will next go before the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board for consideration in May.

March 9, 2024

The Presbyterian Women delegation to the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women gathered Friday afternoon at New York’s Church of the Covenant, also known as the “The Church of the Nations.”

March 8, 2024

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, the PC(USA)’s advocacy director who leads both the Office of Public Witness and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, has been named Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Distinguished Alum for 2024.

March 8, 2024

As people of faith, members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have walked with the people of Haiti for decades. Together, we have helped construct hospitals and schools, forged connections and friendships. We are concerned as we witness the people of Haiti again watch as their fate and the fate of their island nation play out.

March 8, 2024

Near the end of his time on a recent “Between 2 Pulpits” podcast with the Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson and Katie Snyder, the Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson waxed visionary when asked about his hope for the church.

March 7, 2024

Anita Clemons, Senior Vice President of Investment Management, recently announced her retirement from the Presbyterian Foundation, ending 24 years of service to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Her retirement will take place later in 2024.

March 7, 2024

From childhood, the Rev. Dr. Anita Wright, the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montclair, New Jersey, has thought Wonder Woman — especially Linda Carter’s version — was wonderful.

March 7, 2024

Once more, we call to your attention some of the values and themes in the films that the Academy of Motion Pictures seeks to honor during this Sunday’s broadcast. I will be looking at nine of the 10 “Best Picture” nominees, as well as a couple of others.

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