Statement Regarding Abuse Lawsuit
We are aware of a lawsuit filed Monday against Christian Reformed Church in North America and Grace Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Mich. alleging that two incidents of sexual abuse occurred, one by a minor abroad and one by a deacon at Grace Christian Reformed Church in the early 2000s.
Annual Conference resources are still available
Wish you could have attended more equipping sessions during Annual Conference? Recordings of the hybrid equipping sessions are still available to registered attendees on the Eventsquid platform (links are provided to those who registered for the Conference).
Lifting up singleness and found family
August 13, 2024
MaryB. Safrit, a communicator, creator, coach and the host of the Found Family podcast, did the hosts of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” a favor in a broadcast aired earlier this month, appearing as the guests of Simon Doong and the Rev. Lee Catoe on an episode of “A Matter of Faith” called “Knowing Ourselves (and Singleness).” Listen to their 67-minute conversation here.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance expands recovery support in Haiti
August 13, 2024
It’s easy to take clean drinking water for granted in the United States, but in countries like Haiti, it is a precious commodity.
Latest Brethren Press publications include Bible studies for small groups, plus Shine extras
Brethren Press has new books and resources available for churches entering into the Fall and a new season for Sunday school classes.
Call for volunteers to Episcopal Church’s interim bodies nets more than 1,500 applications
[Episcopal News Service] More than 1,500 people have applied to serve on The Episcopal Church’s interim bodies – the commissions, task forces, boards and other committees that conduct the work […]
Los Angeles bishop announces timeline for election and consecration of his successor
[Episcopal News Service] Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor on Aug. 13 announced the timeline for the election and consecration of his successor over the next two years, with an election […]
Amid uncertainty, finance board plans for new day
The board of the United Methodist finance agency elected officers, tackled a tough situation in Nigeria and confronted lingering worries about the denomination’s financial picture.
Love of Church grant applications now open, including Neighbors in Need
The Love of Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has now opened its 2025 grant applications to support the work and mission of local churches. The unified grant application includes four support programs: CASA New and Rebirthing Church…
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CWS Applauds Push to Enshrine Humanitarian Protections against Discrimination Through NO BAN Act
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today celebrated the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act, legislation that would shield against future attempts to ban entry into the United States on the basis of national origin or religion. The bill would expand immigration protections to prohibit discrimination based on religion and limit executive authority to issue restrictions prejudicial against those displaced from counties ... Read More