Presbyterian Mission Agency mass shootings Archives

Rest is resistance

Posted August 17th, 2022

After earning a PhD and teaching for a few years, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes decided to enroll in seminary, where her eyes were opened in an unexpected and unpleasant way.

As gun violence grows, so does awareness and advocacy

Posted June 28th, 2021

Finding ways to prevent gun violence and raise awareness about gun control advocacy are common struggles for many PC(USA) churches.

Presbyterian Week of Action slated for Aug. 23-29

Posted June 17th, 2021

Excitement is building for this year’s Presbyterian Week of Action, which takes place Aug. 23-29. It will lift up not only Black Lives Matter but other marginalized groups, such as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have been the target of hatred and discrimination.

The toll of the pandemic and political tribalism on PC(USA) pastors

Posted May 19th, 2021

Two years ago, before the pandemic, a pastor at a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church in Texas was thinking about retiring at age 70. Now he hopes he can make it for 17 more months to reach the retirement age of 66 years and 4 months.

‘Standing Our Holy Ground’ webinar to help churches discuss gun violence prevention

Posted January 10th, 2020

Talking about gun violence can be tricky in church settings, where the topic may be viewed as too political or too controversial. But a Jan. 14 webinar in the “Standing Our Holy Ground” series may make it easier for congregations and other people of faith to have those conversations.