rev. dr. laurie kraus Archives

Presbyterians concerned about global warming headed to UN Climate Conference in Egypt

Posted November 4th, 2022

Presbyterians will be among those traveling to Egypt for a major global climate conference that could lead to world leaders taking collective action on critical topics, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and perhaps compensating developing countries burdened by climate-related loss and damage.

World Refugee Day comes as crisis is now worse than ever

Posted June 16th, 2022

In the past few months, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Director the Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus has seen the gravity of the global refugee crisis.

In three weeks, Presbyterians have donated nearly $1 million toward humanitarian relief in Ukraine

Posted March 23rd, 2022

In the three weeks or so since the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issued an appeal for help, Presbyterians have donated nearly $1 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

How is Presbyterian Disaster Assistance helping in Ukraine?

Posted March 23rd, 2022

Since Russia invaded Ukraine late last month, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has committed rapid response solidarity grants to five ecumenical partners in Eastern and Central Europe addressing the humanitarian crisis created by the unprovoked attack.

Synod of the Sun working with PDA for synod-wide disaster response

Posted March 22nd, 2022

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has entered into a covenant agreement with the Synod of the Sun and its 11 presbyteries for coordinated disaster response.

‘The promise is that we won’t be there alone’

Posted March 15th, 2022

Morning breaks early for Ecumenical Women participating in the 66th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Climate change webinar focuses on disasters

Posted March 7th, 2022

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has seen weather patterns change during this era of growing concern about the impact of climate change on the planet.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeking support for humanitarian response to Ukraine

Posted March 1st, 2022

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launched an appeal Tuesday for funds to help support the Church’s humanitarian response to the war started last week when Russia attacked Ukraine.

Association of Stated Clerks and Association of Mid Council Leaders convene for annual fall event

Posted November 3rd, 2021

Against a spectacular backdrop that has inspired the likes of renowned painter Georgia O’Keeffe as well as generations of Presbyterians, the Association of Stated Clerks (ASC) and the Association of Mid Council Leaders (AMCL) gathered from Oct. 25-28 at the Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center for a time of refreshment, rest and renewal.

Vital Congregations are essential to disaster assistance

Posted September 3rd, 2021

Faith-based disaster assistance work starts at church.