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Russian pastor is one of 14 International Peacemakers coming this fall

Posted July 26th, 2019

Rev. Artis Petersons has degrees in aviation engineering and information technology, but God call him to the pastorate.

How to speak truth to power

Posted July 24th, 2019

Nearly 400 people took part in Tuesday’s Office of Public Witness webinar offering listeners, among other suggestions, tips on how to respond to people seeking asylum or refuge in the United States — and ways to lobby their member of Congress to alter the laws and budgets that impact people fleeing their country for a new life in the U.S.

Presbyterian film exploring gun violence now on Amazon Prime

Posted July 24th, 2019

“Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence,” produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s Story Productions, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

Youth impacted by gun violence speak during Triennium webinar

Posted July 23rd, 2019

As Kaaleah J. from the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia spoke, photos of her father appeared on a screen above the stage in Purdue University’s Eliza Fowler Hall and he could be heard rapping, “When I’m gone, will they remember me?”

Webinar on seeking asylum in the United States coming Tuesday

Posted July 19th, 2019

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness will host a webinar to provide timely information about U.S. detention and asylum policies, which have contributed to the deaths of more than 20 people in detention centers and the separation of thousands of families seeking asylum in the U.S.

Peacemaker has seen and experienced religious persecution firsthand

Posted July 12th, 2019

Growing up in Myanmar, Thang Van Lian has seen religious persecution up close.

Gun-violence webinar will debut live at Presbyterian Youth Triennium

Posted July 11th, 2019

People attending next week’s Presbyterian Youth Triennium on the campus of Purdue University will be among the first to see a new webinar series addressing one of the most important issues of our day: gun violence.

PC(USA) Washington office preparing to bring church to Congress

Posted July 10th, 2019

Located just across the street from the U.S. Capitol building, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) staff regularly meets with members of Congress in their offices and at events to share the church’s point of view on issues of the day.

First-known minister of Gun Violence Prevention ordained July 7

Posted July 9th, 2019

On Sunday the Rev. Deanna Hollas became the first-known minister of Gun Violence Prevention following a service held at her home church in Dallas.

National faith leaders call for diplomatic approach toward Iran

Posted July 9th, 2019

Faith leaders including the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, director of the Office of Public Witness, say that diplomacy and not warfare is the nation’s best policy toward Iran.