Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Archives

‘COVID at the Margins’ begins Monday

Posted May 8th, 2020

A new discussion series on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color — and how faith communities can address the problem — kicks off Monday on Facebook Live.

Deadline approaching for Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship

Posted May 4th, 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the Katie Cannon Scholarship, sponsored by the Women’s Ministry Fund.

LGBTQIA community susceptible to coronavirus in ways you may not have considered

Posted April 28th, 2020

In a matter of a few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world from what we once knew to something we hardly recognize. Most Americans are sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. Face masks and gloves have become part of one’s everyday attire. Across social media the #StayHomeStaySafe hashtag is trending more and more each day.

The coronavirus and its implications for PC(USA) ministry

Posted April 16th, 2020

An April survey by Research Services of nearly 1,100 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and mid councils revealed some surprising responses on how they’re dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic:

‘People delight in the feeling of making a difference’

Posted April 3rd, 2020

Leaders of worshiping communities may be hesitant as they seek to bolster funding during a pandemic. But there are ways to do that by inviting people to do what they want to do anyway, the Revs. Jon Moore and Princeton Abaraoha told about 40 people participating in a Thursday webinar “Funding your Ministry in a Time of Crisis,” put on by 1001 New Worshiping Communities.

Responding to revenue shortfalls during the pandemic

Posted March 31st, 2020

If there’s one thing Presbyterian Mission Agency mission engagement advisor the Rev. Jon Moore knows about times of crisis, it’s that giving increases — sometimes exponentially.

Motivated by health and faith

Posted March 11th, 2020

This month marks Women’s History Month. While there are many Presbyterian women who have made history throughout the years and deserve to be celebrated, the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Women’s Leadership Development and Young Women’s Ministries is helping to generate a new crop of young dynamic women to lead the church.

Chapel service celebrates women of faith

Posted March 4th, 2020

The Celebrate the Gifts of Women Chapel Service led by Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries (RE&WIM) in collaboration with Presbyterian Women, featured a reflection by Amy Mendez and hymns by a women’s choir, was designed to honor women’s spirituality, struggle and survival.

Nearly $9 million worth of work needs to be done to 92 Native American churches or chapels

Posted February 14th, 2020

The Presbyterian Mission Agency heard a report Friday detailing repairs that need to be done on 92 Native American churches in 16 presbyteries, most of them in the West.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announces 2020 Women of Faith awardees

Posted February 14th, 2020

Three women working to disrupt systemic poverty were named recipients of the 2020 Women of Faith Awards Friday by the board of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) during its meeting in Baltimore.