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Minute for Mission: International Day of Farmers’ Struggles

The Northeast region is one of Nigeria’s agricultural centers, producing cereals, vegetables and livestock. However, the increasing incidence of Boko Haram violence there has devastated agricultural production in the region. People have had their property destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and have been displaced from their ancestral homes and farmlands.

‘Flint’ documentary gains wider release

The riveting documentary “Flint: The Poisoning of an American City” has come to your neighborhood. In fact, you can watch it right from the comfort of your own home — thanks to streaming services and cable television providers.

Expectant faith abounds in Myanmar

As Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers based in Japan over the past several years, my wife, Ann, and I have made numerous mission trips to Myanmar to further our partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM).

Pennsylvania church creates worshiping communities in retirement facilities

When church leaders at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, began discussing the idea to livestream its traditional Sunday morning worship service, one of the reactions was, “Why in the world would we do that?” Some members were afraid it would be an excuse for people to stay home.

Links of Love inspires connections and giving

The Presbyterian Giving Catalog recently launched Links of Love as part of a special Giving Challenge. The Links of Love activity is aimed toward recognizing the power and impact of individual gifts when joined with others by creating a paper chain that visually represents Presbyterian generosity.

Minute for Mission: Easter/One Great Hour of Sharing

I bet that some of us, when we were growing up, were told that there were certain ways to behave in the church building, because it is God’s house. Maybe it was not to run, or to keep our voices quiet, or maybe we were taught to invite others in. This is God’s house.

Young pilgrims journey to Malawi

When Pittsburgh Presbytery’s International Partnership Ministry Team began thinking about a way to create space for young Malawians and young Pittsburghers to meet together for mutual enrichment, encouragement and growth, the idea for a youth pilgrimage to Malawi was born.

Just passing by …

Has anyone ever come into your life to help you, just when you surely needed help and had nowhere to turn? Have you ever been that urgent helper for someone else?