Presbyterian Mission Agency

Student Loan Webinar
2022-10-12 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Limited Opportunity Waiver. Will include Q&A and Spanish Interpretation.
Register here.

MRTI: Fall Meeting Day 2
2022-10-20 14:00 - 16:00
The Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) will meet virtually in October for its fall stated meeting.

The Ants & the Grasshopper Online Watch Party
2022-10-27 19:30 - 21:30
Join the global screening of the new, award-winning film “The Ants & the Grasshopper.” The online watch party is on Thursday, Oct 27th at 4:30 p.m. (PDT) / 7:30 p.m. (EDT) and we are honored to have Raj Patel, film director and author of ‘Stuffed and Starved’, on hand to introduce the film. [Film trailer]
This award-winning film features two women from Malawi, Anita – an activist, and Esther – from the Presbyterian Church of Malawi, who come to the U.S. to let American farmers and politicians that climate change is real and how it is affecting real people. This is a great educational opportunity that aligns with our Matthew 25 vision, illuminating the intersectional concerns about climate change and poverty. The evening is hosted by the Presbyterian Hunger Program and the Office of Public Witness.
All Presbyterians, and especially Hunger Action, Earth Care and Matthew 25 congregations, are encouraged to join this online screening. Attendance is free and you must register in advance.
Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Immersion
2022-11-02 10:00 - 2022-11-03 18:00
A virtual and in-person experience sponsored by the Office of Vital Congregations at the Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina, November 2-3, 2022.
Click here to register.

Global Debt Webinar Series: Debt, Disaster and Corruption
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:30
In this first webinar of the series, we will gain a basic theological understanding of debt as well as an understanding of global debt systems which maintain countries and their citizens in poverty. We will dialogue with panelists from Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka who will help us to understand the impacts of debt on their countries’ economies, development, disaster response capabilities, and everyday life. Spanish interpretation will be available.
This webinar is sponsored by the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Office of Public Witness, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in line with commitments of Matthew 25 to eradicate systemic poverty and dismantle structural racism.
Zoom registration link: www.pcusa.org/globaldebt
Event flyers:
Global Debt Webinar Series
Global Debt Webinar Speakers
Global Debt Webinar Series (Spanish)
Global Debt Webinar Speakers (Spanish)

Presbyterian Older Adults Ministry Network Fall Retreat
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-12
Retreat for Older Adult Ministry Leaders

Connecting the Dots: Militarism and Moral Injury Webinar
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:30
Military personnel are asked to serve on behalf of our country, laying their lives on the line to follow military directives. The impact of this service on personnel and their families can be great, therefore military action should never be used prematurely. By confronting militarism, the church is called to challenge an ideology that prioritizes military responses and unjustifiably endangers the lives of civilians, personnel and their families. As well, the church is called to offer genuine support for all those impacted by war and military action.
In this webinar, Connecting the Dots: Militarism and Moral Injury, we hope to hear of the impact military service has on active personnel, veterans, and their families, and how the church can offer better support to these communities. We will be hearing from veterans, academics, and psychologists, who all have experience in the field of study that has been termed “Moral Injury”, examining the impacts of military service and the effect that can occur “in response to acting or witnessing behaviors that go against an individual’s values and moral beliefs.”
Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RPUvOiuOSyutEN-bUpETKQ

Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association Annual Conference
2022-11-13 - 2022-11-18
Annual Conference of PCCCA and supported by Office of Christian Formation

Scattered Church Webinar - Storytelling As Radical Hospitality in Evangelism for Youth and Young Adults
2022-11-15 17:00 - 18:00
Scattered church webinars is a series presented by the various offices in TFE. “Our” webinar is on Tuesday, 11/15/22 at 5pm EST. Featuring Mark Yaconelli, who has a new book out “Between the Listening and the Telling – How Stories Can Save Us”
Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/93767614173?pwd=TlhRMGJVaVBwTmlLUUM2T0ZQZko1UT09

Congregation-Based Community Organizing: The Why, What and How in 60 Minutes!
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Congregation-Based Community Organizing, or CBCO, is a powerful strategy for eradicating poverty, dismantling racism, and building congregational vitality. CBCO will energize your congregation and help connect you with community members and groups as you pursue justice and attempt to live out your call as a Hunger Action, Earth Care, or Matthew 25 church.
Reverend Alison Dunn-Almaguer, Senior Organizer for the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), will lead a dynamic session on the why, what and how of community organizing – and you are invited to spend an hour with us as we explore this powerful missional approach. Those ignited by the idea will have a chance to participate in a more in-depth training session in spring of 2023.
Hosted by the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Matthew 25
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Nov 16, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rd-morDItGtw2UPdIwCqtaKZYo-zu21sS
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Faith Call to Solidarity Along the Asylum Journey
2022-12-14 20:00 - 21:00
“Amid the ongoing separation of families, the continued transportation of asylum seekers to cities around the country, and the Biden administration’s plans to continue cruel and anti-asylum policies, this is an urgent moment that demands action.
“Join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Welcome With Dignity, and faith partners for a day of action in solidarity with asylum seekers on December 14, culminating in a teach-in webinar at 8 pm ET. Hear from directly-impacted individuals and experts about the harm caused by Title 42 and the lack of real solutions, the unique injustices facing Venezuelan asylum seekers, and how you can take action.
“Available in Español and English.”
Registration link: https://bit.ly/AsylumDec14Zoom

A Year with Matthew webinar
2022-12-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will help preachers, musicians, and other worship planners connect the biblical texts of lectionary Year A with the PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 vision.
Live-streaming and recorded:
https://www.facebook.com/pcusa
https://www.youtube.com/c/presbyterianchurch

UKirk Board Meeting
2023-01-11 - 2023-01-14
UKirk Board Meeting will be held in Nashville, TN.

ACSWP Zoom Winter Meeting
2023-01-11 09:00 - 2023-01-12 17:00
ACSWP will hold their winter meeting via zoom, January 11-12 from 9am-5pm both days.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95373736187?pwd=QXVMekhZZWdVL3RWSTBZSXhZUDN2Zz09
Meeting ID: 953 7373 6187
Passcode: 075666

Depleted Uranium in Iraq webinar
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:30
Depleted Uranium in Iraq: The ongoing poisoning of the people and land
The Office of Public Witness invites you to a webinar on Wednesday, January 18, at Noon, co-sponsored by the Presbyterian Iraq Partnership Network, Presbyterian World Mission, and the Presbyterian Ministry at the UN. We will focus on the scourge of Depleted Uranium left in Iraq as a result of U.S. weapons used during the US-Iraq conflict.
Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nwYc0XPjTISXqk3JWLLVLA

Just Talk Live: A Faith and Justice Talk Show
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Just Talk Live is a live streaming show that welcomes guests to talk about topics of Faith and justice. Hosted by Destini Hodges and Lee Catoe.
Topic will be Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. Guests will be Rabbi Alana Suskin and Hamza Khan.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeUnbound
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnboundJustice
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnboundYouTube

Connecting the Dots webinar: Peace Churches
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:30
This webinar will share about congregations who have committed to being a Peace Church, what this means, and the process for other congregations to consider this commitment.
Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yvIjTtRyQVqVmzUwd2FaqA

Philippines/Hong Kong Travel Study Seminar
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-17
February 3-17, 2023: Philippines and Hong Kong: Root Causes and Current Challenges of Forced Migration and Labor Trafficking

Faith Formation Leader Connection
2023-02-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-28 20:00 - 21:00
February Topic: Intergenerational Ministry – One-hour sessions: to share resources on the topic and then open to general conversation, questions, and sharing
With Stephanie Fritz, Coordinator, Office of Christian Formation and Miatta Wilson, Mission Associate, Office of Christian Formation
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92294289022?pwd=L3c1VlQ3VU9zVUU5cEFaMTZPYnRUUT09
Meeting ID: 922 9428 9022
Passcode: 165642

Antisemitism, Israel-Palestine and the Church: A conversation
2023-02-16 11:30 - 12:30
Rabbi Alana Suskin of the Maryland Poor People’s Campaign, A National Call for Moral Revival, is an activist, educator, and managing editor of Jewschool.com. Among many things, her work includes helping Christian communities understand antisemitism and how to effectively advocate for the rights of Palestinians. She and Rev. Denise Anderson will offer a forum based on personal conversations they’ve had to discuss these issues and answer questions Presbyterians may have. Rabbi Suskin offers a distinct perspective on these matters, believing that Christians should have a critique of Israeli occupation that is in conversation with equally-concerned Jewish siblings.
Click here to register.

PCCCA Board Meeting
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-24
PCCCA Board Meeting to be held at the El Guacio Camp, Puerto Rico.

COTE Stated Meeting
2023-02-20 09:00 - 2023-02-22 17:00
This meeting is a Stated Meeting of the Committee on Theological Education.
Contact Catherine.Reuning@pcusa.org by Monday, Feb. 20, 12:00 pm ET for details.

MRTI: Winter Meeting Day 1
2023-02-28 14:00 - 16:00
The Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) is meeting virtual February 28 and March 6, 2023.

APCE Strategic Planning Meeting
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-08

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67)
2023-03-06 08:00 - 2023-03-17 17:00
The Commission on the Status of Women is the United Nations largest gathering on gender equality. The Commission formulates policies that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide, and measures progress toward the accomplishment of those policies.
Every year, representatives of Member States gather for two weeks to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. All of these things happen through intense dialogue, official meetings, and side and parallel events.

MRTI: Winter Meeting Day 2
2023-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
The Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) is meeting virtually for Winter Meeting Day 2 on March 6, 2023.

Faith Formation Leader Connection
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
March Topic: Elder/Deacon training – One-hour sessions: to share resources on the topic and then open to general conversation, questions, and sharing
With Stephanie Fritz, Coordinator, Office of Christian Formation and Miatta Wilson, Mission Associate, Office of Christian Formation
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92294289022?pwd=L3c1VlQ3VU9zVUU5cEFaMTZPYnRUUT09
Meeting ID: 922 9428 9022
Passcode: 165642

Puerto Rico Travel Study Seminar
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-20
March 13 – March 20, 2023 Puerto Rico Travel Study Seminar: In the Aftermath of Catastrophe – The Political, Social and Racial Dynamics Revealed by Multiple Catastrophes and How the Church Is Responding to Them
