Presbyterian Mission Agency persecution Archives

Go forth and change the world

Posted July 11th, 2022

In a world filled with dysfunction, we are called to address the challenges around us, confident of God’s victory over evil.

World Council of Churches condemns terror attacks on churches in Indonesia

Posted May 14th, 2018

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit condemned the suicide bombing attacks at three separate churches in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on Sunday.

Presbyterian Church in Cameroon appeals for peace, dialogue

Posted October 11th, 2017

The Rt. Rev. Fonki Samuel Forba, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, issued a statement yesterday urging peace and dialog in response to ongoing persecution and marginalization of the country’s Anglophone population.

Presbyterians to host symposium on LGBTQ refugees and asylum

Posted September 18th, 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 be the site of the gathering, titled “Love Welcome,” on October 20 and 21.