Presbyterian Mission Agency office of public witness Archives

Faith communities get educated on voter engagement

Posted September 13th, 2024

Church World Service (CWS) held a webinar Thursday to pass along ways that congregations and faith-based organizations can help get out the vote during this pivotal election year.

Revs. Larson and Barbee among special guests coming to PC(USA)’s ‘Jesus and Justice’ advocacy conference in North Carolina

Posted August 27th, 2024

The Rev. Tony Larson, co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is the latest addition to the roster of special guests who’ll be taking part in the denomination’s annual Young Adult Advocacy Conference this fall.

Confronting Christian Zionism webinar moderator reflects on series, speakers and advocacy

Posted August 21st, 2024

The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group, which includes PC(USA) national staff, congregation members and grassroots Presbyterians connected to the Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN), will present its third and final webinar on Confronting Christian Zionism.

‘Prepare for the Polls’ video series to help Presbyterians stay informed during the election season

Posted August 14th, 2024

The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has launched an online video series to help members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other interested voters prepare for the general election in November.

Summer fellows make impact at Office of Public Witness and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations

Posted July 29th, 2024

From engaging with members of Congress to developing a voter education campaign, the last few weeks have been busy and inspiring for summer fellows of the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness (OPW) and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (PMUN).

CMEP holds prayer vigil before Israel’s prime minister addresses Congress

Posted July 24th, 2024

Amidst the background of a “Ceasefire Now” sign and attendees holding signs with the same message, Christian groups gathered in front of the United Methodist building in Washington D.C., Wednesday morning just hours before Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was scheduled to address Congress. The Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a denomination member, sponsored and organized the prayer vigil, which featured several notable Christian and Muslim leaders, including the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, director of advocacy for the PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness.

Interfaith webinar to shed light on Cuba’s humanitarian crisis and provide advocacy opportunities

Posted July 17th, 2024

An interfaith webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 23, to highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Cuba, where economic restrictions continue to hinder the ability of the people to get necessities, such as food and water.

Solidarity Sunday set for July 21

Posted July 11th, 2024

The Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is one of 35 member denominations, is providing resources to help shape Sunday prayers, worship, and liturgy to mark a day of prayerful solidarity and calls for justice in Gaza and the broader Middle East on July 21.

Presbyterians urged to persuade policymakers to advocate for a Faithful Farm Bill and head off SNAP cuts

Posted May 24th, 2024

The Washington Office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is raising alarm about a potentially detrimental Farm Bill proposal that it believes would hurt families who have trouble affording nutritious food for their families.

Presbyterians urged to contact their senators on initiatives that limit free speech, advocacy for Palestinian rights

Posted May 17th, 2024

As college students and others protest the war in Gaza and urge divestment from companies that profit from violations of the rights of Palestinians — and call for an end to U.S. military support for those human rights violations — the PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness is asking Presbyterians to oppose a pair of bills already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that OPW says will limit free speech and advocacy rights in this country.