Rev. Elmarie Parker Archives

Explosion nearly levels the port area of Beirut, Lebanon

Posted August 5th, 2020

A massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday has left at least 100 dead and more than 4,000 people wounded. The cause is still under investigation.

Caesar Act worsens humanitarian situation in Syria

Posted July 15th, 2020

The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to worsen — much in part, many faith leaders believe, to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act passed by Congress last fall and signed into law by President Donald Trump in December.

Mission co-workers finding new ways to serve global partners

Posted May 27th, 2020

Presbyterian mission co-workers who serve 40 countries around the world are either back in the United States or are sheltering in place in their country of service. But their work has not stopped — far from it.