Pastor’s life shaped by family murders
The Rev. Tim Holton has spent more time than most thinking about the death penalty. He’s against it despite — or perhaps because of — the horrific murder of four Holton children in 1997 by his cousin.
River Run 2024: Walk with Grassy Narrows for Mercury Justice
Take a stand against decades of mercury and environmental poisoning.
Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
Over 1,400 Jews from the United States and Canada signed a petition from the Union for Reform Judaism urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to heed the voices of the hostages' families and negotiate for a new ceasefire and hostage deal during the latest round of negotiations in Qatar.
Deacons see new potential as emissaries for church in ‘fractured world’
Deacons in the Anglican Church of Canada are seeking to redefine their role in a changing world as they look toward next year’s General Synod—where diaconal ministry is set to be a major topic of discussion.
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ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Donations for Relief Efforts Following Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/19/24)—The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season spawned Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto in rapid succession, with both fierce storm systems carving paths of destruction on their respective journeys and leaving communities in desperate need of aid. After making landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast August 5 as a Category 1 hurricane, Debby unleashed […]
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CWS on Safeguarding the Right to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today called for a balanced, less punitive approach to addressing the challenges posed by migration along the U.S. Southern Border. The response to the continued challenges posed by migration along the border must always seek to protect the rights and dignity of all migrants. The increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and ... Read More
The co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly joins a webinar touting government support for renewable energy projects churches can use
August 19, 2024
The Rev. Tony Larson, who serves Trinity Presbyterian Church of Southside Beach, South Carolina, and is co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly, opened last month’s webinar hosted by Presbyterians for Earth Care on how the Inflation Reduction Act can benefit churches and other nonprofits with a prayer.
The Rise of Global Hunger
The world is currently experiencing a food crisis of unprecedented proportions. Conflict, climate extremes and poverty are among the primary drivers that have caused up to 309 million people across 71 countries to face chronic hunger. What causes global hunger? The world produces enough food to feed everyone on the planet. The issue isn’t supply—many of our global neighbors are ... Read More
Hollering for Change: The Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
In the latest installment of “Hollering for Change,” the Rev. Dr. Tori Butler speaks with the Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, recently elected secretary of the General Conference, about her forthcoming position and mentoring the next generation of women leaders.
Presbyterian Hunger Program associate reports on last week’s White House conference for faith leaders
August 19, 2024
On Aug. 13, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) held a White House Faith Leaders Convening on Climate, Clean Energy and Environmental Justice.