rev. dr. j. herbert nelson ii Archives

Native American Coordinating Council holds its first in-person gathering in more than two years

Posted November 7th, 2022

Native American leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from around the country met in person Nov. 4-6 in Farmington, Minnesota, for the first time since 2020 to discuss implementation of the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery by the 222nd General Assembly (2016).

#GivingTuesday on Nov. 29 will again celebrate the collective power of Presbyterian generosity

Posted October 27th, 2022

#GivingTuesday, a global day of giving which this year falls on Nov. 29, is not only a day when Presbyterians are invited to be radically generous on behalf of a world in need, but it is also an ideal time for the PC(USA) to embody its Matthew 25 priorities.

Presbyterian generosity, pandemic continue to impact A Corp finances

Posted August 26th, 2022

Ian Hall, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, had mostly good news for the A Corp Board Friday while presenting a financial report comparing June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2021.

‘Look right into the face of Almighty God and give yourself to the work that is before you’

Posted August 22nd, 2022

Twenty-two Young Adult Volunteers who have agreed to give a year of service for a lifetime of change were commissioned online Sunday in a service that featured stirring, comforting and challenging words by both the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II and the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett.

Office of Public Witness urges Presbyterians to contact Congress over Israeli military attacks on Palestinians

Posted August 19th, 2022

The Office of Public Witness is asking Presbyterians to support House Resolution 751 and condemn this week’s attacks by the Israeli army against seven prominent Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations.

Genuine relationships and long-term commitments

Posted August 1st, 2022

Genuine relationships and a long-term commitment are key. That message was clearly stated during a conversation about community partnerships between Black community leaders in Louisville and leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) agencies and entities held on July 28.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope registration continues as early-bird deadline approaches

Posted July 19th, 2022

Registration for Stewardship Kaleidoscope is still underway, with a July 31 early-bird registration deadline approaching for the Sept. 26-28 event to be held in Savannah, Georgia.

Raising their voices against gun violence

Posted June 15th, 2022

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was among thousands of people who attended the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C., last weekend to persuade elected officials to take meaningful action to stop the gun violence that’s ravaging the nation.

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.

Pastor speaks of God’s healing power after California church shooting

Posted May 24th, 2022

It would be easy to speak of vengeance after a gunman opened fire on innocent church members, killing one person and injuring five others, but the Rev. Albany Lee of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church (ITPC) speaks of love and the healing power of God.