Member Church News: Politics, Rights, Mission
Presbyterians urged to contact their senators on initiatives that limit free speech, advocacy for Palestinian rights
May 17, 2024
As college students and others protest the war in Gaza and urge divestment from companies that profit from violations of the rights of Palestinians — and call for an end to U.S. military support for those human rights violations — the PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness is asking Presbyterians to oppose a pair of bills already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that OPW says will limit free speech and advocacy rights in this country.
General Assembly planning director takes online questions and discusses why she can hardly wait for GA226 to start next month
May 17, 2024
Kate Trigger Duffert has been attending General Assembly since she was a child, and yet no one is more excited for the 226th General Assembly to get underway next month than she is.
In Conversation: Podcast explores implications of oneness for the African–European partnership
‘Follow the Peace Path’ cards sent free to congregations
New YouTube channel features historic Church of the Brethren videos
Conversation Circle to look at promoting migrant voices and positive migration narratives
Report: Asian American women have fewer church leadership opportunities
May 16, 2024
While men in Asian American congregations cite biblical beliefs as the main reason why fewer women are in leadership, women in these congregations say overrepresentation of men is the dominant reason.