Mission Yearbook

Expectant faith abounds in Myanmar

As Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers based in Japan over the past several years, my wife, Ann, and I have made numerous mission trips to Myanmar to further our partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM).

Pennsylvania church creates worshiping communities in retirement facilities

When church leaders at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, began discussing the idea to livestream its traditional Sunday morning worship service, one of the reactions was, “Why in the world would we do that?” Some members were afraid it would be an excuse for people to stay home.

Links of Love inspires connections and giving

The Presbyterian Giving Catalog recently launched Links of Love as part of a special Giving Challenge. The Links of Love activity is aimed toward recognizing the power and impact of individual gifts when joined with others by creating a paper chain that visually represents Presbyterian generosity.

Minute for Mission: Easter/One Great Hour of Sharing

I bet that some of us, when we were growing up, were told that there were certain ways to behave in the church building, because it is God’s house. Maybe it was not to run, or to keep our voices quiet, or maybe we were taught to invite others in. This is God’s house.

Young pilgrims journey to Malawi

When Pittsburgh Presbytery’s International Partnership Ministry Team began thinking about a way to create space for young Malawians and young Pittsburghers to meet together for mutual enrichment, encouragement and growth, the idea for a youth pilgrimage to Malawi was born.

Just passing by …

Has anyone ever come into your life to help you, just when you surely needed help and had nowhere to turn? Have you ever been that urgent helper for someone else?

Serving those who have nowhere else to go

According to the Rev. Billy Song of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Lomita, California, Los Angeles County has about 60,000 people experiencing homelessness. About two-thirds are living on the streets or in tents.

Cue the string section

Glasgow (Kentucky) Presbyterian String Academy was born, says the church’s transitional minister, the Rev. Charlie Evans, because the church paid attention to what God was saying. It’s a good thing Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky was listening as well.