Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. cathy chang Archives

Visit by United Church of Christ in the Philippines delegation marks new era of strategic partnership between churches

Posted October 23rd, 2024

A longtime partnership was elevated to a higher strategic level recently when a delegation of five United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) representatives visited the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s national offices earlier this year.

Presbyterian mission co-workers: Interfaith dialog center a safe space for all faith followers

Posted September 28th, 2023

The Al Amana Centre (AAC) in Oman was founded in 1987, but its roots date back to the country’s first Christian mission in the late 19th century. Its initial iteration was evangelistic ministry, but quickly grew into medical care to serve the common good and live out a Christian witness among non-Christian people and education. It was the only modern hospital in the middle eastern country at the time and remained the only modern medical provider in Oman for nearly 80 years.

Human trafficking victim supported by PC(USA) prayers and gifts receives first family visit in four years

Posted August 8th, 2023

A recent visit by family and supporters to an Indonesian prison sparked renewed optimism that Mary Jane Veloso, a domestic worker and trafficking victim who at one time faced a death sentence may eventually secure her release.

Unique group from around the world travels to the Philippines and Hong Kong for a PC(USA) Peacemaking study seminar on forced migration

Posted March 13th, 2023

For 12 days in February, 10 travelers came together in the Philippines and Hong Kong to learn about the root causes and current challenges of forced migration and labor trafficking. Both the group’s itinerary and the combination of participants made for a unique and uniquely powerful experience.

PC(USA) staff celebrate Mission Worker Sunday with a special chapel service

Posted May 25th, 2022

In honor of Mission Worker Sunday, which Presbyterians will celebrate on May 29, mission co-workers led a special PC(USA) virtual worship service Wednesday morning.

How migrants can participate in their own advocacy

Posted May 25th, 2022

Last week, migrants and migrant advocates, working together as Churches Witnessing with Migrants (CWWM), met for its 11th annual international consultation in New York City.

Humans are being trafficked all over the world, including our neighborhoods

Posted May 9th, 2022

In the days before the Rev. Cathy Chang, a mission co-worker serving in the Philippines, was red-tagged having been accused of supporting groups perceived as terrorists through stickers and a tarpaulin affixed at her home in Quezon City, she spoke on the scourge of human trafficking with the hosts of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast.”

People of faith gather to pray that a just and peaceful election will be held Monday in the Philippines

Posted May 6th, 2022

On Wednesday night, people of faith from around the world gathered by Zoom to pray for the dignity of the Filipino people, including that a just and fair election will be held throughout the Philippines on Monday. Mission co-worker the Rev. Cathy Chang was among the featured speakers.

Presbyterian mission co-worker the Rev. Cathy Chang red-tagged in the Philippines

Posted April 28th, 2022

The Rev. Cathy Chang, a mission co-worker serving in the Philippines since 2015, was shocked on April 11 when she found stickers and a tarpaulin with her photo affixed to the front gate of her home with accusations that she is a “Supporter of Terrorist CPP-NPA-NDF” and threatening her to “get out of our country.”

Bayanihan is the spirit of sharing in the Philippines

Posted April 29th, 2021

When the COVID-19 lockdown began in March 2020, the Filipino people struggled with difficulties and challenges. They faced varying degrees of community quarantine from enhanced, general, to modified, not receiving much help from the government.