breonna taylor Archives

PC(USA), Mid-Kentucky Presbytery to hold Breonna Taylor vigil

Posted September 24th, 2020

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky will host Remembering Breonna Taylor: Vigil for Justice at 5 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 6704 Bardstown Road in Louisville.

Breonna Taylor decision: ‘Our cries have fallen on deaf ears’

Posted September 23rd, 2020

Leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) called the decision of a Louisville grand jury to indict only one officer involved in the death of Breonna Taylor on three counts of wanton endangerment “a travesty.”

Presbyterian Center bears witness on its walls

Posted August 25th, 2020

The international headquarters of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be bearing witness to God’s love for Black lives and solidarity with calls for an end to systemic racism on its exterior wall later this week.

Diverse voices unite for Global Day of Solidarity

Posted August 24th, 2020

Sorrow and outrage over the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality extend beyond the shores of the United States and around the globe.

PC(USA) highlights the power of protest

Posted July 24th, 2020

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.

Faith leaders demand justice for Breonna Taylor

Posted June 24th, 2020

The Rev. Drs. J. Herbert Nelson, II and Diane Moffett are among more than 340 signers of a statement demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a Louisville woman slain by police.

Global partners express solidarity with US siblings

Posted June 16th, 2020

Presbyterians do mission in partnership and the mutual support has been strong as the U.S. fights pandemics on two fronts, COVID-19 and systemic racism. Below are excerpts of letters, messages, sermons and poems that have been sent to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) They contain messages of love, solidarity and prayer from partners around the world.

Support Justice in Policing Act, PC(USA) Washington office says

Posted June 16th, 2020

Calling it “a step toward transforming policing in America,” the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C., is urging support of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020.

National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches grieves with African American siblings

Posted June 15th, 2020

Sparked by the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and most recently Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, protesters around the world have taken to the streets calling for police reform following the deaths of blacks at the hands of police officers. And while there have been some immediate policy changes, including the passing of “Breonna’s Law” banning no-knock warrants in Louisville, Kentucky, Brooks’ death reminds us that the battle for justice and equality for black Americans is far from over.

Prayer vigil serves as on-ramp for Christians on a journey of discernment

Posted June 15th, 2020

Count on a former architect to see the flaws in existing structures and work tirelessly and faithfully on ways to redesign them.