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PC(USA) ministries call for US to fund vaccine support

The PC(USA) Africa Mission Networks and the Office of Public Witness (OPW), located in Washington, D.C., are collaborating to advocate for the U.S. government to support vaccination access for low-income countries through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Specifically, there are two new malaria vaccinations that have been approved for use by the World Health Organization (WHO) that have proven successful after decades of research.

Faith communities get educated on voter engagement

Church World Service (CWS) held a webinar Thursday to pass along ways that congregations and faith-based organizations can help get out the vote during this pivotal election year.

PC(USA)-related camp fosters healing for survivors of school violence

After a deadly shooting at Westside Middle School near Jonesboro, Arkansas, David Gill and others pined for a way to aid students in their emotional and spiritual recovery. He began delving into the idea of holding a healing camp at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, where he worked a few hours away.