Presbyterian Mission Agency committee on the self-development of people Archives

Compassion, Peace & Justice Training focuses on Presbyterian ministries

Posted April 20th, 2022

For its third virtual edition, Compassion, Peace & Justice Training turned its attention squarely on the Compassion, Peace & Justice (CPJ) ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and the work they do on behalf of human and civil rights.

Compassion, Peace & Justice adapted to 2020 through collaboration and community

Posted December 17th, 2020

As the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for work and life became clear, it was obvious they would fundamentally change the way the Compassion, Peace & Justice (CPJ) ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency operated.

Sacramento group amplifies voice of the homeless

Posted November 10th, 2020

The Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee knows what it’s like to live on the margins.

‘Just Talk Live’ devotes episode to teachers

Posted July 24th, 2020

Although education and the re-opening of schools are hot topics right now, teachers’ voices and opinions aren’t always lifted up.

PDA ready to make COVID-19 grants thanks to One Great Hour of Sharing

Posted March 26th, 2020

For decades, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has stood ready to respond to domestic and international disasters — even a crisis on the monumental scale of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance suspends volunteer trips

Posted March 16th, 2020

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has made the difficult decision to call for the closure of volunteer host sites and cancel volunteer trips through June.

Minute for Mission: Self-Development of People Sunday

Posted February 25th, 2020

In scholar Matthew Desmond’s powerful book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” the quote “the rent eats first!” speaks volumes about the crisis of affordable housing in America. The work of the City Roots Community Land Trust seeks to change this. City Roots is a community-led organization whose work and advocacy brings hope in addressing the lack of housing availability and affordability for low-income families.

Living the Matthew 25 vision across the Atlantic

Posted June 11th, 2019

In December 2018, I participated in a World Mission global partner consultation in Nairobi, Kenya. The gathering was attended by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers serving in Africa and leaders and members of the various African churches and organizations with whom we partner in God’s mission. The purpose of the consultation was to hear about the work and witness of ministry on the African continent, and to gain insight for the development of the future strategy of World Mission.

Washington activist urges Presbyterians to go ‘beyond ally to being an accomplice’

Posted April 19th, 2019

Samantha Paige Davis had to start her lunchtime talk at Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day re-framing her given topic: “Movement Building in a Time of Fear.”

Cyclone recovery in Southern Africa will be a long-term effort

Posted April 4th, 2019

It has been three weeks since the Southern African countries of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe were slammed by Cyclone Idai, packing winds of more than 120 miles per hour and torrential rains that produced catastrophic flooding.