cpj Archives

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People to hold national meeting in Belize

Posted May 10th, 2018

Belize has been described as a country of contrast. The Central American nation is bordered by Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea. To the tourist, it is a beautiful vacation getaway with sandy beaches, abundant marine life and various cultural attractions. But members of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) have found much more beyond this tourist image

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteer receives national recognition

Posted May 9th, 2018

The National Association of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) has selected a Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceNational Response Team member as its volunteer of the year. David Rauer received the recognition last night during VOAD’s annual awards ceremony. Rauer received the Don Hampton Volunteer of the Year Award for his disaster recovery work for the past six years.

Aid workers freed in South Sudan

Posted April 30th, 2018

Ten humanitarian workers, held by an armed opposition group in South Sudan, have been freed after five days in captivity. The United Nations today announced the release of the staff, all South Sudan nationals.

Presbyterian church details struggle and blessings of sanctuary movement

Posted April 23rd, 2018

Forest Hill Presbyterian Church has always been progressive, according to Pastor John Lentz. The Cleveland Heights, Ohio church found itself having to make some tough decisions in the past year when a woman in their community faced deportation.

PC(USA) joins other denominations calling for an end to violence in Gaza

Posted April 16th, 2018

Saying Palestinians have a right to demonstrate peacefully and with dignity in their decades-long conflict with Israel, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has joined 14 other Christian denominations and organizations in a joint statement, calling for an end to violence in the region.

New York farm committed to ending racism and injustice in food system

Posted March 15th, 2018

There is a farm in New York state with a goal to feed people living in “Food Apartheid” neighborhoods, a term they use to describe areas with little or no access to fresh, healthy food. Soul Fire Farm was started in 2011 thanks to a group of committed individuals who believe everyone, regardless of race or background, should eat healthily.

Presbyterian Ministry at the UN prepares for Commission on the Status of Women

Posted March 7th, 2018

The 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women will officially open at the United Nations Headquarters in New York next week. The commission will meet from March 12-24 and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations will once again host a group of Presbyterians interested in following the work.

PC(USA) leaders react to President Trump’s newest stance on gun violence legislation

Posted March 2nd, 2018

Social witness advocates within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are hoping recent statements by President Donald Trump will result in a move toward more aggressive gun safety laws.

Se anuncia a Matilde Moros como oradora principal del Día de Entrenamiento de CPJ

Posted February 22nd, 2018

Ya está casi listo el cronograma para el día de entrenamiento del ministerio de Compasión, Paz y Justicia (CPJ) el próximo mes de abril en Washington, DC. La Dra. Matilde Moros, especialista en ética cristiana feminista transnacional, será la oradora principal de la reunión el 20 de abril.

Matilde Moros announced as keynote speaker for CPJ Training Day

Posted February 21st, 2018

The agenda is coming together for Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day this April in Washington, D.C. Dr. Matilde Moros, a transnational feminist Christian ethicist, will be the keynote speaker for the day-long gathering on April 20.