Presbyterian Mission Agency protests Archives

With glad and generous hearts

Posted June 25th, 2021

Over the past year amid a pandemic, protests and politics, I often heard many pastors, elders and mid council staff say that they are having a particularly hard time making ends meet. People aren’t giving the way they used to give. These churches and presbyteries are struggling to do more with less, and it’s the same way at the place where I currently serve, the Presbyterian Mission Agency — which has had a 40% reduction of our workforce over the past 10 years. In the end, the need is becoming greater and greater.

Peaceful protesters in Colombia face excessive force, injuries and death

Posted May 13th, 2021

A multi-billion-dollar tax reform bill that would have increased taxes on basic necessities including food and utilities sent Colombians to the streets in late April to peacefully protest.

Protests continue in Myanmar since Feb. 1 coup

Posted February 24th, 2021

Since the Feb. 1 military coup in Myanmar, peaceful protesters practicing non-violent civil disobedience have been met with bullets, tear gas and the fear of being dragged from their homes in the middle of the night.

Beyond protests, how can you and your church bring change?

Posted June 8th, 2020

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins was talking with a former educator who was concerned about what was happening on her local school board.

‘Racism is a sin against humanity’

Posted June 1st, 2020

Calling racism “a sin against humanity,” the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness expressed outrage at the death of George Floyd Friday and called on Presbyterians to take action in the wake of his death.

‘Thank you for changing your Facebook profile or liking a post — but more is needed’

Posted June 1st, 2020

Following protests that were disrupted by what one pastor called “a few anarchists from outside the march’s planning group,” Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and organizations in Pittsburgh are taking a quieter, prayerful approach headed into this week.

You can give, pray or come see for yourself

Posted October 7th, 2019

Presbyterians who want to help Haitians dealing with the almost simultaneous effects of natural disaster, government corruption, fuel shortages and crop challenges have at least two choices, according to Fabienne Jean, coordinator of FONDAMA, or Hands Together Foundation of Haiti, a network if 11 farmer organizations across the Caribbean nation currently choked with deadly protests that have paralyzed the economy and closed businesses and schools.

Charlotte churches regroup after long week of demonstrations, unrest

Posted October 25th, 2016

Although the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina are now quiet following protests in response to the September 20 shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott by police, area Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors say the historic and deep-seated sentiment that fostered unrest after this killing remains.