Presbyterian Mission Agency Advocacy & Social Justice Archives

Presbyterian ministers gather at U.S. Capitol to speak up on federal budget proposal

Posted September 15th, 2017

The denomination’s Office of Public Witness (OPW) hosted a day of advocacy on September 12, interceding on behalf of a “Faithful Budget” as highly contentious budget negotiations continue on the Hill.

Presbyterians to host symposium on LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers

Posted September 5th, 2017

First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is hosting a two-day symposium on the challenges facing LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers. The church, working alongside several ministries within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will host the gathering entitled “Love Welcome,” October 20-21.

Volunteer celebrates nearly 50 years of opportunity-giving ministry

Posted August 28th, 2017

For almost a half century, Larry Low has been helping people and communities to become resilient. Ordained to the ministry in 1973, the retired social worker from Seattle has found purpose working through the Committee on the Self-Development of People.

Presbyterian churches in St. Louis confront, engage in work of racial justice

Posted August 16th, 2017

Three years after the fatal shooting of black teenager Michael Brown by a white police officer, churches in the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery continue to learn about the complex issues of race and reconciliation, as they work for racial justice in their communities.

‘Out of Fear and into Freedom’

Posted August 15th, 2017

PC(USA) Seminaries are crucibles of faith formation for our future ministers and they have joined a chorus of those responding to the threats and acts of violence over the last week.

Korean Unification Day looks toward peaceful reconciliation of Korean Peninsula

Posted August 15th, 2017

This week the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) recognizes a significant date along with other Korean partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) including the Presbyterian Church of Korea and the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea. August 15th marks 72 years since Korea was liberated from Japanese occupation at the end of World War II.

Presbyterian Hunger Program urges Ben & Jerry’s to join Milk with Dignity program

Posted August 8th, 2017

The Presbyterian Hunger Program has a long history of advocating for farmworkers that supply vegetables for restaurants and grocery chains. Now the ministry is hoping to see success for dairy farmworkers.

SDOP disburses nearly $90,000 for self-help projects

Posted August 3rd, 2017

The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) approved grants totaling $89,800 to fund five self-help projects in the United States and one in Belize. The national committee met recently to approve funding made possible through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.

Office of Public Witness calls on Presbyterians to participate in fall event in Washington

Posted August 1st, 2017

The Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Public Witness is calling on Presbyterians across the denomination to come to Washington D.C. this fall to speak out on the proposed federal budget. Church members, presbyteries and synods are being asked to gather on September 12 for a budget briefing, press conference and a visit to congressional offices.

Young Adult Volunteer finds new focus with Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations

Posted July 26th, 2017

Like many high school graduates, Mindy Vande Brake was searching for purpose in her life. The St. Cloud, Minnesota native went to college close to home, but couldn’t settle on a major that she found exciting. She decided to get some work experience and found herself in the restaurant industry.