poverty Archives

Poverty – Domestic and Global Partners

Posted July 20th, 2022

Introduction to domestic and global partners of the PC(USA) who are working to alleviate poverty – part of the PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 initiative.

Posters/Placemats from the Presbyterian Hunger Program

Posted June 14th, 2022

Posters/Placemats offer education on topics related to hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the world – including climate, racism, food, and more.

Matthew 25 Eradicating Systemic Poverty Resource Packet

Posted June 13th, 2022

Created by denominational staff and mid-council leaders in 2022, this resource packet helps Presbyterians to explore and address issues of systemic poverty.

A Year with Matthew 2022–2023

Posted June 7th, 2022

Ideas for preaching, music, study, and prayer in keeping with the Matthew 25 vision of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

In the Congregational Vitality issue… Celebrate Earth Day all year long: sustainable solutions for your home, neighborhood and congregation Texas church fights homelessness with permanent supportive housing A little garden… Read more »

SERMON to Celebrate SDOP Sunday

Posted February 18th, 2022

SERMON to Celebrate SDOP Sunday By Rev. Rebecca Barnes Coordinator, Presbyterian Hunger Program

2022 SDOP Sunday Resource

Posted February 17th, 2022

Celebrate the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People’s work of engaging the church and communities in eradicating poverty and oppression.

Eradicating Systemic Poverty Assessment Questions

Posted February 7th, 2022

Assessment questions for self-reflection of poverty-focused work and ministries.

Eliminating the Causes of Hunger

Posted January 28th, 2022

From the Presbyterian Hunger Program – ways to help eliminate the root causes of hunger

Poverty and Liturgy: columns from Call to Worship

Posted December 7th, 2021

Four columns from the “Poverty and Liturgy” issue of Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts 54.3 (2020) On Liturgy: Responding to Poverty according to the Liturgical Narrative… Read more »