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Travel Study Seminar takes Presbyterians to Guatemala and Costa Rica

A group of Presbyterians from across the U.S. recently had a front row seat on the impact of corporate involvement on the environment and human rights in Central America. Approximately a dozen people took part in a two-week travel study seminar to Guatemala and Costa Rica learning about extractive mining, the impact on rivers and streams and the daily struggles of residents who must some times choose between good health and providing for their families.

Faith-based investing committee releases data on progress of climate change discussions

In response to its directive from the 222nd General Assembly, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) has come up with a new way of measuring the progress it makes with companies engaged in conversations around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

All Agency Review Committee sets plan to complete work

During its final day of meetings in Louisville the All Agency Review Committee began to formulate the work ahead that will be the basis for its final report and recommendations to General Assembly 223 (2018.)

Hacedora de Paz centroamericana visitara los EE.UU. este otoño

La Rvda. Delia Leal es la Coordinadora Regional del programa del Ministerio de la Mujer en México y Centroamérica con el Centro Protestante para Estudios Pastorales en Centroamérica (CEDEPCA). Actualmente, Leal sirve como pastora para una congregación bautista, y hablará con congregaciones y organizaciones de los Estados Unidos este otoño como parte del Programa de Hacedores Internacionales de Paz 2017 del Programa Presbiteriano por la Paz.

Decision not to merge OGA and PMA eclipses All Agency Review business

On the day of an eclipse that obscured 96 percent of the sun in Louisville, the All Agency Review Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting here shed light on the year-long conversation regarding the makeup of the denomination’s agency structure.

이번 가을 미국을 방문할 중앙 아메리카의 평화 조정자

델리아 레알Delia Leal 목사는 중앙 아메리카 목회 연구센터(CEDEPCA)와 멕시코 및 중앙 아메리카 여성부 프로그램의 지역 코디네이터이다. 현재 침례교 목회자인 레알Leal은 장로교 평화 프로그램과 함께하는 2017년 국제 평화 프로그램의 일환으로 올 가을에 미국 회중 및 기관들과 대화할 것이다.