Presbyterian Mission Agency Presbytery of the Redwoods Archives

Hunger Action Advocate helps Californians fight food insecurity

Posted June 15th, 2023

Being a resource for churches in the Presbytery of the Redwoods that are tackling food insecurity in their communities or have an interest in doing so is one of Corinne Quinn’s passions.

Taking our well-being into our own hands

Posted August 3rd, 2022

The Rev. Judy Slater has stress-reducing and anxiety-alleviating techniques at her fingertips. Following a webinar she put on last week, so do members of Presbyterians for Earth Care.

Creative approaches to addressing hunger and homelessness applauded

Posted April 22nd, 2022

During a virtual meeting on Thursday, the Presbyterian Hunger Program Advisory Committee heard about a variety of approaches that are being used by faith communities to address poverty and homelessness, from taking a group bike ride to paying off medical debt.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to California wildfires

Posted October 29th, 2019

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with mid councils and churches in California to address wildfires currently raging as well as the long-term impact of recent fires.

California presbyteries keep tabs on raging wildfires

Posted August 2nd, 2018

The wildfires raging in parts of California are being described by some state officials as among the most destructive in the state’s history. More than 100,000 acres have been charred by the flames, including over 1,300 structures, mostly homes.

Iglesias y presbiterios en California trabajan para ayudar a las personas afectadas por incendios forestales

Posted October 13th, 2017

La región vinícola de California del Norte ha recibido la peor parte de los grandes incendios forestales que continúan ardiendo sin control. Se sabe que más de 20 personas han muerto en los incendios, mientras que al menos 285 siguen desaparecidas.

California churches and presbyteries work to help those affected by wildfires

Posted October 12th, 2017

Northern California’s wine country has received the brunt of the massive wildfires that continue to burn out of control. More than 20 people are known to have died in the fires, while at least 285 remain missing. Authorities report 3,500 structures have been destroyed and over 170,000 acres burned.