Presbyterian Foundation Archives

Scripture in a time of pandemic: It’s where to find hope

Posted April 22nd, 2020

When asked how the current pandemic changes the way he interprets Scripture, the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount speaks of hope in the midst of struggle.

Stewardship in a pandemic

Posted April 20th, 2020

Churches have an opportunity to be creative and proactive in their financial stewardship during the coronavirus pandemic.

Share your CARES money (if you can)

Posted April 17th, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is giving most Americans a stimulus check that the U.S. Treasury says should be directly deposited in many bank accounts starting this week. As this money arrives, many people are beginning to think about how they will spend it — and I want to invite you to #ShareYourCares, if you can.

Presbyterian co-pastors ‘fill the church’ with members’ photographs during livestreamed services

Posted April 10th, 2020

There’s no need to have an empty church on Sunday mornings, even in the midst of coronavirus social distancing directives.

Pastoring in a pandemic: ways to care for your church and yourself

Posted April 6th, 2020

Usually open wide during this season of Lent and Easter, church doors are now closed and locked and signs are posted, requesting people not enter. The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, separating friends, families and faith communities. Social distancing is the new normal and church congregations are apart. How do we worship when we can’t be together? How do we fellowship? How do we minister? How can we offer pastoral care?

In spite of COVID-19, ministry to homeless population continues at First Presbyterian Church of San Diego

Posted April 1st, 2020

It’s anything but business as usual for guests and staff at the Ladle Fellowship, the homeless persons outreach ministry of First Presbyterian Church in San Diego. As cases of COVID-19 increase across the nation, volunteers and church staff are continuing to serve their neighbors in need.

Foundation Board experiences life along the El Paso-Mexico border

Posted March 3rd, 2020

Members of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Presbyterian Foundation crossed from El Paso, Texas into Juarez, Mexico, to learn firsthand about the situation at the border.

All ages fight hunger at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, Virginia

Posted March 2nd, 2020

Packaging thousands of meals to feed the hungry goes a lot faster when music is playing.

Just in time for Lent

Posted February 21st, 2020

An array of Lenten resources designed to help congregations, mid councils and individuals mark Jesus’ journey to the cross and, just days later, his victory over the grave, have been gathered into one place on the website of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Jim Reese retires from Presbyterian Foundation role

Posted January 15th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James Foster Reese officially retired in December from his position with the Presbyterian Foundation as Minister of Specialized Interpretation, a consulting position he has held since 1995.