When a Missional Community Meets a Public School
Pastor Terence Schilstra (center) helped to host a cookout for children at a local elementary school.
God is using a relationship with a local public school to bring kingdom transformation throughout an Ontario neighborhood.
God is using a relationship with a local public school to bring kingdom transformation throughout an Ontario neighborhood.
Newly appointed Menaul School president embraces the charge to care for tomorrow’s leaders
July 31, 2024
Striding across the Menaul School campus on a sunny New Mexico morning, Julie Bean radiated an exuberance and optimism that were nothing short of contagious. Bean, who stepped into her new role as Menaul’s president and head of school on June 1, waxed enthusiastic over the Presbyterian-related school’s mission, values and ethos.
Presbyterian history made in Manhattan
July 31, 2024
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, a historic transformation occurred inside a historic sanctuary in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights: the Trinity Presbyterian Fellowship was officially chartered as Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fort Washington Heights within the Presbytery of New York City.
Nigeria bishop leaves United Methodist Church
Bishop John Wesley Yohanna has joined a new Methodist denomination, and the Council of Bishops will name interim leadership for The United Methodist Church in Nigeria.
Episcopal Church stands with Venezuelans, advocates for transparent elections
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church pledged its support for Venezuelans following the disputed reelection of President Nicolás Maduro as the international community condemned the results and nationwide protests turned […]
Synod School class looks at developing church leaders like Paul did — from within
July 30, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Paul Snyder, who pastors an ELCA church and a PC(USA) church in the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys, offered up a fascinating week-long course at Synod School last week he called “Leadership Development NOT Leadership Acquisition.”
Election season divisiveness prompts prayer vigil in Washington, D.C., with PC(USA) and other faith groups
July 30, 2024
Religious leaders from multiple faiths, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), came together on Monday in Washington, D.C. to kick off a season of prayer and action as the country hurtles toward the election of a new U.S. president.
Digital literacy strengthens voice of Indigenous Soliga communities in India
A WACC-supported project run by Ideosync Media Combine is enhancing digital inclusion of the Soliga Indigenous communities in the Biligiri Rangan Hills of southwestern India’s Karnataka state. The Soliga tribal communities, with 60,000 members, have faced decades of disenfranchisement. They have been advocating over the...
Climate Motivators Help Communities of Faith Take Action against Climate Crisis
The youth climate motivator program helps The United Church of Canada make progress on climate commitments.
Church World Service Policy Update July 2024
Tools and Resources to Take Action: Civic Engagement and Get Out the Vote: – Use the newly updated CWS Strengthening Welcome Through Civic Engagement Toolkit, and use and share the CWS virtual voter pledge card for New Americans. Engage Elected Officials In Your Community: – Join the Welcoming Refugees Campaign and urge your state and local elected officials to support ... Read More