pcusa Archives

Newly-published study affirms place of ‘Wisdom’ in today’s culture

Posted October 11th, 2016

Because the Wisdom literature of the Bible—Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes—can offer invaluable guidance in addressing the challenging issues facing contemporary culture, Congregational Ministries Publishing (CMP) has released a new study entitled Wisdom, the latest in its popular Being Reformed series.

Presbyterian World Mission announces transition leadership

Posted October 10th, 2016

World Mission, a ministry of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA), has announced a transition plan effective October 14, when Hunter Farrell leaves his position as director. PMA interim executive director Tony De La Rosa announced the two current associate directors of World Mission, Tamron Keith and Rachel Yates, will jointly lead the department until a new director is hired.

PC(USA) issues updated guidelines on election activities for religious organizations

Posted October 7th, 2016

The legal counsel of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has issued a set of guidelines for pastors, congregations and mid-councils during the election season. As tax exempt organizations, the guidelines prohibit PC(USA) entities from campaigning for or against a candidate but allows promotion of or lobbying for or against issues.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance mobilizes support for communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Posted October 7th, 2016

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has issued an appeal for help in the wake of Hurricane Matthew as the superstorm continues to spin along the eastern seaboard. More than 265 people are known to have been killed and thousands have been displaced since the storm made landfall in Haiti this week as a Category 4 hurricane.

‘Freedom Rising’ calls PC(USA) to action in black communities

Posted October 7th, 2016

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is taking specific action to confront the societal and racial issues facing black communities in the U.S. by living into a new church initiative to address the plight of African American males in our country.

Programa Presbiteriano de Asistencia en Desastres sigue al huracán Matthew en su camino de destrucción

Posted October 6th, 2016

Mientras el huracán Matthew continúa avanzando a través del Atlántico hacia la costa de los EE.UU., el Programa Presbiteriano de Asistencia en Desastres (PDA) ha estado alcanzando a sus compañeros en Haití y Cuba

Indiana church to hold workshop on ‘Saving Green by Being Green’

Posted October 6th, 2016

For members of First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville, Indiana, reducing energy costs means more than balancing the budget. They see it as an opportunity to redirect funds to ministerial outreach.

The heart of Haiti beats strong following Hurricane Matthew

Posted October 6th, 2016

Through the eyes and ears of her friends on the scene, Cindy Corell shares about Hurricane Matthew’s unwelcome assault upon Haiti and the resolve of the amazingly resilient people she’s been sent to serve. At the time of this posting, Hurricane Matthew had reportedly killed at least 25 people, most in Haiti.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance follows Hurricane Matthew’s path of destruction

Posted October 5th, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to churn across the Atlantic toward the U.S. coast, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has been reaching out to its partners in Haiti and Cuba.

September/October ‘Keeping Faith’ video newsletter published

Posted October 5th, 2016

Keeping Faith, the video newsletter from Tony De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director of Presbyterian Mission Agency was published earlier today.