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Making real the promises of democracy

Posted January 26th, 2022

“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy,” the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said during his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech, capping the March on Washington. Almost six decades later it’s well past time. But two leaders engaged mightily in the struggle said during Monday’s online forum “God and Division” hosted by the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary said religion has a significant place in the battle.

Online worship service precedes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Posted November 9th, 2021

In preparation for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Presbyterian Hunger Program is inviting individuals and congregations to watch the encore presentation of a worship service exploring the Church’s biblical call to end poverty.

Week of Action program on racialized poverty promotes activism

Posted August 25th, 2021

The Book of Isaiah helped to set the tone for a Presbyterian Week of Action program focused on the need to mobilize against systemic and racialized poverty.

Week of Action to highlight Hispanic-Latina community

Posted August 20th, 2021

The rich heritage of the Hispanic-Latina community will be lifted up and celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 24, as the Week of Action returns for a second year.

‘The struggle does not define us’

Posted August 17th, 2021

On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Presbyterian Week of Action will celebrate the liberation, resilience and vibrancy of Black people through two main events: a panel discussion and an evening concert.

PC(USA) Washington Office hosts Texas legislators fighting for voting rights

Posted August 12th, 2021

On Thursday morning, The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) on Capitol Hill hosted members of the Texas Legislature who left the state last month to block passage of restrictive voting laws.

A voting rights call to action

Posted July 22nd, 2021

The Advocacy Committee for Women’s Concerns released the following letter on Wednesday:

‘We have nothing to lose but our chains’

Posted July 20th, 2021

Singing freedom songs and fighting for voting rights and a living wage on Monday, women from around the country converged on Washington, D.C., for a march and season of action by the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) and its supporters.

Women’s Moral Monday March on Washington set for July 19

Posted July 16th, 2021

At least 100 women will gather in the nation’s capital at 11 a.m. Eastern Time July 19 for the Women’s Moral Monday March on Washington to fight for democracy, voting rights and a living wage.

PC(USA) advocacy director joins in Poor People’s Campaign events; you can too

Posted July 9th, 2021

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Associate Director of Advocacy in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will be participating with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival in four weeks of “Moral Monday” non-violent direct action events to call for voting rights and the $15 minimum wage.