black lives matter Archives

Why ‘Presbyterians Affirm Black Lives Matter’?

Posted August 17th, 2020

Since the uprising against systemic racism and police violence against people who are Black began at the end of May, Presbyterians across the country have joined in solidarity with their siblings of color in sermons and statements, by joining in peaceful protests, engaging in civic dialogue, and other actions.

Bearing witness: Presbyterians to host Week of Action

Posted August 4th, 2020

As the country continues to reckon with its history of racism and oppression of Black and brown people and take steps toward healing, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is planning to host a Week of Action Aug. 24-30.

Board of Pensions releases Summer 2020 Bulletin

Posted July 17th, 2020

The Board Bulletin is published after each regular meeting of the Board of Directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and represents key information and actions taken that affect plans and programs administered by the Board of Pensions.

A traveling and visibly scarred banner

Posted July 17th, 2020

The Rev. Patrick Heery acknowledges the church sign that got stolen, returned and then vandalized — all in a matter of days — is just a piece of cloth. “It’s not important unto itself,” he said. “It cost us $300. But it’s what it represents.”

Diverse leaders discuss how racism, pandemic impact them and their communities

Posted July 8th, 2020

In a new episode of “Everyday God-Talk,” three diverse church leaders share how living with the coronavirus and racism affects them and their communities.

Juneteenth in the age of Black Lives Matter

Posted June 18th, 2020

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing those who were enslaved, in January 1863. However, it wasn’t until two years later, on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. After this, more than 250,000 slaves across Texas learned that they were free.

Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus ‘stands in strong solidarity’ with African American siblings

Posted May 30th, 2020

The Hispanic/Latinx National Caucus of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands in strong solidarity with our African American siblings in the United States.

Black Lives (still) Matter

Posted September 9th, 2019

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with a colleague to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and how it connects to the church. I am in no way an expert on the entirety of the Black Lives Matter movement. However, I have been a social justice faith abolitionist for many years and share a perspective that is grounded in my belief in Jesus and the practical side of the justice God calls forth.

Big Tent Plenary addresses Ferguson three years later

Posted July 7th, 2017

The shooting death of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri nearly three years ago, continues to impact the communities of St. Louis and the nation. That’s the assessment of a panel discussion titled “Grounding Big Tent in the St. Louis Context” held at Big Tent on Thursday.

‘Freedom Rising’ calls PC(USA) to action in black communities

Posted October 7th, 2016

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is taking specific action to confront the societal and racial issues facing black communities in the U.S. by living into a new church initiative to address the plight of African American males in our country.