Matthew 25

Blank canvas inspires Illinois community to dream big

In 2004, members of Second Congregational United Church, known as SecondFirst Church since federating with First Presbyterian Church, dreamed of building a gymnasium for the community of Rockford, Illinois — and they did it.

Churches asked to identify where they can act to address white supremacy

Nearly 600 people gathered virtually Wednesday to have what is all too often a difficult conversation in a majority white denomination. With the current unrest and protest in our nation, the call for justice and the dismantling of structural racism is stronger than ever. Committing to become a  Matthew 25 church offers one of the first ways that churches can take steps to bring about racial justice.

Love and literacy behind prison walls

When a group of Presbyterian women came to the state prison where Shanon Anderson was incarcerated, she quickly learned the program they offer provides more than reading and writing. It’s all about love.

PC(USA) highlights the power of protest

As protests against racism continued in Oregon and other parts of the country, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness held a webinar this week explaining the importance of challenging the status quo and making one’s voice heard through the ballot box.

Next ‘flight’ to Guatemala departs Aug. 26

A virtual ‘trip’ to Guatemala with World Mission’s long-time partner, the Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America (CEDEPCA), may help you break free from pandemic isolation — at least in your mind and heart.

Beginning to understand structural racism in Oregon

As the Rev. Brian Heron was preparing pastoral leaders and clerks of session in the Presbytery of the Cascades for their first presbytery-wide meeting in eight months, federal agents deployed to the city of Portland, Oregon, by the Department of Homeland Security were starting to show up.