Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. dr. kathy riley Archives

Hurricanes highlight importance of spiritually based trauma care

Posted October 11th, 2024

In the midst of organizing hurricane relief to secure the physical well-being of neighbors, PC(USA) leaders recognize the spiritual effects of trauma. With back-to-back hurricanes striking Florida within less than two weeks and disasters in general becoming more intense because of climate change, “there is so much loss of life, so much stress,” said the Rev. Dr. Kathy Riley, Associate for Emotional and Spiritual Care for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA).

PC(USA) staff mourns US gun violence

Posted June 3rd, 2021

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) held a solemn chapel service Wednesday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Faith leaders under stress during the coronavirus pandemic can build resilience

Posted April 14th, 2020

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has released two pre-recorded webinars on handling stress during the coronavirus pandemic.