Presbyterian Mission Agency Southside Presbyterian Church Archives

Presbyterian Hunger Program joins about 150 people praying for Oak Flat in Arizona

Posted November 20th, 2023

On Nov. 4, about 150 people gathered in prayer at Chi’chil Biłdagoteel (Oak Flat) in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona, sacred land of the San Carlos Apache and other Indigenous nations.

‘Gospel hospitality and empire’ is theme of November border outreach conference

Posted October 1st, 2019

“Responding to an Exodus: Gospel Hospitality and Empire” is the title of a three-day conference in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico on Nov. 8-10.

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary

Posted May 17th, 2019

Tucson’s Southside Presbyterian Church is known for being a sanctuary church and for its joyous Sunday worship. But its pastor, Alison Harrington, recently told a Presbyterian Mission Agency delegation that the other six days of the week are important for members and friends, too — as well as their pastor.

‘I’m delighted with the church on both sides of the border’

Posted April 15th, 2019

One day after hearing last week about the border experiences of three Border Patrol agents, the Presbyterian Mission Agency delegation learning about issues along the U.S.-Mexican border and in Guatemala heard a different take from the Moderator of the 1992 General Assembly.

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary

Posted April 10th, 2019

Tucson’s Southside Presbyterian Church is known for being a sanctuary church and for its joyous Sunday worship.

Day laborers in Arizona strive for fair wages and safe working conditions

Posted April 2nd, 2019

Narciso, Feliciano and Alberto had labored hard on a construction project in the hot Arizona sun for several days. Though the work was demanding, the promise of payday kept these day laborers going. They had cupboards to fill and bills to pay.

Sanctuary movement gains post-election momentum

Posted December 15th, 2016

As immigration rights activists prepare for what is next in a post-election atmosphere of anti-immigrant sentiment, those that previously offered sanctuary to deportees aren’t waiting for the new administration to be installed.