covid-19 Archives

World Food Day highlights continuing reality of hunger

Posted October 16th, 2020

People from around the globe, including some members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will take part in online prayer services Friday, Oct. 16, in honor of World Food Day.

Stony Point Center discerning a new vision

Posted October 9th, 2020

Due to the ongoing financial impact of COVID-19, the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) is further reducing operations at Stony Point Center (SPC), which will serve as a small retreat center moving forward. In order to reduce expenses and allow time for transition, the small-group retreat model will utilize only the Gilmor Sloane and Allison houses. The main campus will be maintained but will not house guests as the PMA begins a period of prayerful discernment on SPC’s future and explores long-term viability, both missionally and financially.

Camp Hanover gets ‘magical’ to minister to virtual campers

Posted October 7th, 2020

The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour avant-garde film wasn’t well-received back in 1967. But its iconic status and concept proved stunningly successful in the middle of a 2020 pandemic.

Dipping Deeper: forming lifelong disciples

Posted October 7th, 2020

More than 50 Christian educators, pastors, volunteers and others are taking part in a three-day virtual workshop “Dipping Deeper into the Well of PC(USA) Ministries,” Oct. 5–7. Sessions are focused on the formation of lifelong disciples who are grounded in the Reformed tradition and equipped for the work of evangelism, peacemaking, witnessing and working toward justice and equity for all God’s people.

Praying for the president and the first lady

Posted October 5th, 2020

Many across the nation and around the world are praying for the healing of President Donald J. Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump.

It’s 2021–22 application season for the Young Adult Volunteer program

Posted October 2nd, 2020

The 2021–22 Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) application season opened Oct. 1. Access the online application here.

What’s getting me through these days

Posted October 2nd, 2020

I’m a small child in a crib, struggling to breathe in the night, clogged up with what will turn out to be allergies and asthma. My crying rouses my parents who take turns responding.

Davis & Elkins College brings commencement to its graduates

Posted October 1st, 2020

As most graduation ceremonies went virtual this year, a small liberal arts college in West Virginia related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) made good on its promise to give the Class of 2020 an in-person commencement.

UN Ministry engages in virtual General Assembly, says a farewell

Posted September 30th, 2020

This is a time of year the staff at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations usually gears up for the annual UN General Assembly, which brings a bevy of world leaders to the UN’s New York headquarters for headline-making speeches and sets the stage for potentially world-changing meetings.

Anniversary event canceled, Presbyterian group gears funds toward grants

Posted September 30th, 2020

Just over a week ago, the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People was supposed to be in Rochester, New York celebrating its 50th Anniversary.