office of public witness Archives

Why the Fourth of July matters to Presbyterians

Posted July 4th, 2023

For many Americans, the Fourth of July is important as it helps to define our national identity. For Presbyterians, Independence Day holds a special place in our collective consciousness.

Presbyterian pastor advances the cause of reproductive justice

Posted June 27th, 2023

At SACReD, the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity, which the Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams serves as co-director for movement building, religious leaders, organizers, academics and congregations work together to advance the cause of reproductive justice.

The PC(USA)’s Young Adult Advocacy Conference is coming to Louisville this fall

Posted May 11th, 2023

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is inviting college students and seminarians who are interested in learning effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in to take part in its new Young Adult Advocacy Conference this fall in Louisville, Kentucky.

Humanitarian situation in Sudan worsens as fighting intensifies

Posted April 18th, 2023

Fighting in Sudan has reached its worst levels in decades, according to a recent Reuters news report, and heavy gunfire on Tuesday has shattered a 24-hour truce.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days returns April 25-27

Posted April 4th, 2023

Ecumenical Advocacy Days is just a few weeks away, but there’s still time to register for the annual conference, which will focus on bringing about a more peaceful world.

The PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness asks Presbyterians to take action to end gun violence

Posted March 31st, 2023

The Office of Public Witness is asking Presbyterians to demand that members of Congress act immediately to reduce gun violence in the United States, which has seen 130 mass shootings since Jan. 1.

Faith groups, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), urge U.S. to change policy toward Cuba

Posted March 27th, 2023

Twenty churches and faith-based organizations, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), have sent a joint letter asking the United States to change its policy toward Cuba to reduce hardships on the Cuban people and to remove hindrances to providing humanitarian assistance.

Faith groups, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), urge US to change policy toward Cuba

Posted March 14th, 2023

Twenty churches and faith-based organizations, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), have sent a joint letter asking the United States to change its policy toward Cuba to reduce hardships on the Cuban people and to remove hindrances to providing humanitarian assistance.

Presbyterian delegates and church leaders attend gender-equality gathering in New York

Posted March 14th, 2023

Thousands of people from around the globe, including a contingent from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), headed to New York City for the recent 67th Commission on the Status of Women, a gender equality gathering that was celebrated by the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), both Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly, and the president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Webinar focuses on nonviolent action in Ukraine

Posted February 24th, 2023

With the one-year anniversary of Russia’s continued aggression toward Ukraine looming on Friday, a webinar was held Thursday to discuss the impact of nonviolent resistance against the war and to make recommendations to Congress, including stressing the need for diplomacy.