Presbyterian Mission Agency portland Archives

Presbyterians for Earth Care open bi-annual meeting in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge

Posted September 26th, 2017

Clear blue skies were on display during the opening day of the Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center near Portland, Oregon. Just two weeks ago, organizers were concerned that the smoke and flames from a season of wildfires would force them to find a new location.

Presbyterian Hispanic Caucus members volunteer at Portland’s Union Gospel Mission

Posted July 1st, 2016

It wasn’t your typical General Assembly celebration, but it did have great impact. Members of the National Hispanic/Latino-a Presbyterian Caucus celebrated their time together at General Assembly 222 (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by participating in a June 21 service project at the Union Gospel Mission in Portland, Oregon.

In historic vote, PC(USA) elects J. Herbert Nelson denomination’s top ecclesiastical officer

Posted June 24th, 2016

The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, the son, grandson and nephew of Presbyterian pastors, was overwhelmingly elected Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on Friday. The action came from the 222nd General Assembly (2016) meeting June 18-25 in Portland, Oregon.

Report on Cuba passes committee and heads toward full General Assembly

Posted June 22nd, 2016

Rev. Daniel Izquierdo, General Secretary of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Cuba (PRCC), spoke to members and invited guests of the Cuba Partnership Network on June 20 at the 222nd Presbyterian General Assembly. Izquierdo said he sees a new openness to dialogue, but after 57 years of misunderstanding and mistrust, it is still going to be a long journey.

Presbyterian Peacemaking Program hosts gun violence prevention discussion at General Assembly

Posted June 21st, 2016

The statistics surrounding gun violence deaths in the United States are staggering. According to the PEW Research Center, more than 30,000 people are killed by firearms each year in this country. More than 30 are shot and murdered each day and half of them are between the ages of 18 and 35. Homicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds and the primary cause of death among African Americans of that age group.

Columbia Presbyterian Church embodies welcome for General Assembly worshipers

Posted June 20th, 2016

As the bus pulled away from the Oregon Convention Center on Sunday morning—headed across the Columbia River toward Vancouver, Washington—the church’s hospitality was already in high gear.

PMA Interim Executive Director Addresses the General Assembly

Posted June 19th, 2016

Tony De La Rosa shares the 2017-18 Mission Work Plan by Melody K. Smith | Presbyterian News Service PORTLAND – “The road map that guides mission and ministry, sets priorities,… Read more »

The rap on GA

Posted June 15th, 2016

The Synod of Mid-America executive and stated clerk, Landon Whitsitt, has put his creative talents to work in a YouTube rap expounding on General Assembly culture.

Going green at General Assembly

Posted June 10th, 2016

This month, the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will gather in Portland, Oregon. Commissioners will debate our denomination’s investment in fossil fuels and commitment to creation care, among many other issues. But the theme of environmental justice will hover over the entire assembly, going far beyond the overtures to be addressed in committees.

PC(USA) General Assembly Committee 11 Preview

Posted June 3rd, 2016

The charge to the Social Justice Issues Committee is clear. It is to consider matters related to the concerns of the church in national affairs, national military matters and matters relating to righteousness and justice of persons/organizations.