COP29: Is climate change a Christian issue?
Laura Young helps us piece together the significance of COP29 and urges Christians to pray and advocate for change
Reform Movement Statement on the Election of Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. We hope and pray that he will be a president for all Americans, advancing the principles of democracy, justice, and commitment to rule of law that have been sources of strength for our nation throughout its history.
Young clergywoman gets more than $44,000 in student loans forgiven
November 5, 2024
“I’m going to cry a little bit,” the Rev. Blair Moorhead wrote on her Facebook page the day she learned that more than $44,000 in her graduate school loans had been forgiven. “If you’ve wondered if you are worth it, you are. Apply. Ask for and receive help in applying,” she said in reference to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the coaching service offered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through a partnership with PeopleJoy to help guide the process.
New Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA) takes next step in reimagining work going forward
Planning process includes reconfiguring ministry work
November 5, 2024
Rick Jones, Presbyterian News Service
Louisville
The process of redefining what ministry will look like in the new Interim Unified Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) became a little clearer on Monday. Plans were announced that will reconfigure several programs impacting the ministries of Theology, Formation & Evangelism; Compassion, Peace & Justice; the Presbyterian Historical Society; and Communications.
Generating power and hope
November 5, 2024
The next-to-last day of the solidarity visit Presbyterian Disaster Assistance held with churches and mid councils affected by the September hurricanes focused on Salem Presbytery in north-central North Carolina.
Wisconsin priest’s award-winning quilt to embark on national tour
[Diocese of Wisconsin] In the heart of Wisconsin’s quilting community, the Rev. Portia Corbin, part-time vicar at St. John’s in New London has made a name for herself with a […]
Episcopal churches serve as polling locations, host prayer vigils as tense election season concludes
[Episcopal News Service] As the polls began opening early Nov. 5 for Election Day in the United States, the doors opened at Washington National Cathedral for prayer. The Episcopal cathedral […]
Training shows communications’ importance
African United Methodists who attended training sessions on communication and regionalization spoke of how it would help them tell the good news of the denomination.
Debunking disinformation about regionalization
United Methodists from across Africa gathered for training on communications and regionalization. Many have been contending with disinformation about the proposal and the church in general.
Welsh bishops offer a journey through Advent, Christmas
[The Church in Wales] The bishops of the Church in Wales have prepared a new Advent course to help people explore the true meaning of Christmas. Advent begins this year on […]