Racial Justice

Hispanic Latin Presbyterian Women come of age

In the midst of multiple tensions and ongoing polarization, both in church and society, Hispanic Latin Presbyterian Women (MHLP, Spanish acronym) came together under the theme “Connect…grow…serve,” based on Ephesians 4:14-16 for their triennial assembly.

Speaking out about deeper matters of race

While it may be true from a Christian perspective that “all lives matter,” says the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Campbell of Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, she points out that from the very beginning of United States history we have violated this standard of belief: that all are created equal.

Triennium participants embark on advocacy walk around Purdue campus

Students attending the 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium on the campus of Purdue University had the opportunity Friday morning to view the tree-filled campus from a different perspective: as advocates for justice causes in which the church participates.

Presbyterian Hispanic Caucus members volunteer at Portland’s Union Gospel Mission

It wasn’t your typical General Assembly celebration, but it did have great impact. Members of the National Hispanic/Latino-a Presbyterian Caucus celebrated their time together at General Assembly 222 (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by participating in a June 21 service project at the Union Gospel Mission in Portland, Oregon.

A call for the Church to be more inclusive

Great music played as guests of all ethnicities entered the room. No doubt a ticket to the National Black Presbyterian Caucus dinner was one of the hottest tickets of the 222nd General Assembly (2016).

James Hickson Lee dies at age 48

Prophetic pastor and intercultural ministry leader envisioned Christ’s church as new, diverse community