Presbyterian Mission Agency charlottesville Archives

How and why the church fuels white supremacy

Posted April 12th, 2022

People recruiting for a white supremacist cause on a Sunday morning will find more success at their local church than at their local coffee shop.

Peace & Global Witness Offering helps diverse children find common ground

Posted October 19th, 2018

Racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, sent shockwaves of fear and grief across the United States on an August weekend last year. Like many other Americans, Presbyterian pastor Jon Brown was distraught to the point of numbness, but on the following Monday morning his hope was renewed.

Faith-based protesters flock to Washington to counter white supremacists

Posted August 14th, 2018

When white supremacist groups announced plans to hold a demonstration in the nation’s capital to mark the one-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, many were concerned the day would descend into violence as it did in 2017.

Resources for congregations and pastors to stand against racism, white supremacy

Posted August 17th, 2017

Confession of Belhar, Facing Racism and other resources inspire Presbyterians to speak out during worship services against racist, neo-Nazi and white supremacist actions in Charlottesville.

‘Out of Fear and into Freedom’

Posted August 15th, 2017

PC(USA) Seminaries are crucibles of faith formation for our future ministers and they have joined a chorus of those responding to the threats and acts of violence over the last week.

PC(USA) leaders condemn white supremacy, racism

Posted August 14th, 2017

In the wake of a weekend of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia fomented by the “alt-right,” four top leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) today issued a statement condemning white supremacy and racism.

Stated Clerk’s statement: ‘Are we complicit in the racism of the alt-right?’

Posted August 14th, 2017

White supremacy raised its head and occupied a weekend of the news. We are reeling as a nation from President Trump’s cursory statement that failed to aggressively condemn the existence of the alt-right and their promotion of vitriolic racial rhetoric and white supremacy. No longer can we make statements of denial that racial hatred and bigotry are isolated occurrences in our society.

Presbyterians gather in Charlottesville to unite against hate groups

Posted August 14th, 2017

Opposition to white supremacist, KKK and neo-Nazi groups gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia for a “Unite the Right” rally over the weekend included several Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) clergy and members. The Rev. Ken Henry, of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, was one of the organizers of a Thursday prayer vigil that preceded the events of the weekend.