compassion peace & justice Archives

‘We’re all in this together’

Posted March 27th, 2020

Remembering “the least of these” takes on greater significance during the coronavirus pandemic. With many Americans losing the ability to work, school being canceled for millions of children, and childcare centers being shuttered in many places, the challenges of people already living on or near the edge of society become magnified.

PDA ready to make COVID-19 grants thanks to One Great Hour of Sharing

Posted March 26th, 2020

For decades, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has stood ready to respond to domestic and international disasters — even a crisis on the monumental scale of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How does PDA respond to a disaster during a pandemic?

Posted March 25th, 2020

Somewhat submerged in the barrage of headlines about COVID-19 is news that Mother Nature is still doing her thing.

Protecting your mental health during the pandemic

Posted March 25th, 2020

As Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses the state each day about efforts to fight the coronavirus, he often stresses the need to take steps to keep anxiety in check during these difficult times.

Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day canceled

Posted March 18th, 2020

Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day, set for April 24 in Washington D.C., has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

PC(USA) Washington Office urges passage of coronavirus bill

Posted March 16th, 2020

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness on Capitol Hill is calling for the United States Senate to quickly pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance suspends volunteer trips

Posted March 16th, 2020

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has made the difficult decision to call for the closure of volunteer host sites and cancel volunteer trips through June.

Fire devastates New York church’s fellowship hall, but spares historic sanctuary

Posted March 6th, 2020

The fellowship hall at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Newburgh, New York is the heart of the community ministry of the 162-year old congregation just over an hour north of New York City.

Mission Agency Board sends divestment, mental health recommendations to GA

Posted February 15th, 2020

Two major initiatives from Compassion, Peace & Justice (CPJ) ministries took significant steps forward Friday during the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) winter meeting and will be up for approval by General Assembly 224, June 20 to 27.

Book on ‘faithful investing’ features MRTI committee chair Joseph Kinard

Posted February 10th, 2020

When Joseph Kinard talks about the need for socially responsible investing by faith communities, he likes to refer back to the Matthew 25 story in which Jesus talks about the importance of caring for “the least of these.”