rev. denise anderson Archives

Why ‘Presbyterians Affirm Black Lives Matter’?

Posted August 17th, 2020

Since the uprising against systemic racism and police violence against people who are Black began at the end of May, Presbyterians across the country have joined in solidarity with their siblings of color in sermons and statements, by joining in peaceful protests, engaging in civic dialogue, and other actions.

Dismantling structural racism ‘is in all our best interest’

Posted August 11th, 2020

More than 260 people spent a remarkable and at times uncomfortable two hours Monday evening in the first of a four-part online series designed to awaken Presbyterians to structural racism.

PC(USA) ministries supportive of Poor People’s Campaign platform

Posted July 16th, 2020

The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival attracted more than 2.3 million people to watch its three-hour-plus Assembly and Moral March on Washington June 20 online and on cable TV.

A poignant photograph illustrates dealing with deep grief

Posted June 11th, 2020

During the Vital Congregations lament worship service Wednesday, nearly 50 participants were asked if they were willing to weep if they saw a sibling in pain — or if they were just content to be a lens.

The hope of the church in the nasty here and now

Posted June 1st, 2020

More than 200 national staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and others joined hearts and minds virtually Monday to mourn police violence against people of color and call out white supremacy for what it is — sin.

A prayer for mothers and those who wish to mother

Posted May 9th, 2020

Holy One, who gathers us as a mother bear gathers her cubs,

‘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.

Snapshots of pioneering Presbyterians now available online

Posted January 28th, 2020

February marks the month when black excellence is celebrated across this country. Each year during Black History Month, Americans celebrate and commemorate the extraordinary contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to the United States of America.

‘Meeting of Great Minds’ opens with smart, high-powered worship

Posted October 4th, 2019

Friday’s “Gathering of Great Minds” opened with inspired, Spirit-infused worship in the Chapel of the Presbyterian Center.

Mission Agency board tackles tough discussion of race and Matthew 25

Posted September 27th, 2019

The Presbyterian Mission Agency board meeting started Friday morning with a short worship service that took participants back to 1619. But for her talk, “A Conversation on Racism and Matthew 25,” the Rev. Denise Anderson brought up some slightly more recent history — 2016.