rev. michelle hwang Archives

Letter seeks advocacy for New York state’s Shinnecock Nation

Posted February 13th, 2021

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Racial Equity Advocacy Committee and Native American Consulting Committee have written a letter requesting advocacy for the Shinnecock Nation, a federally recognized tribe of historically Algonquian-speaking Native Americans based on the eastern end of Long Island, New York.

No raises in 2021 for Presbyterian Mission Agency staff

Posted October 9th, 2020

Voting “with regret,” the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Personnel and Nominating Committee reported to the entire board Friday that budget restraints and the “current COVID reality” will mean no pay increases during 2021 for PMA staff.

Power and Privilege report presented to PMA Board

Posted October 8th, 2020

A consultant on diversity, inclusion and antiracism presented a thought-provoking report on power and privilege to the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Thursday.

Committee members call on PC(USA) to ‘start leading’ on justice issues

Posted June 27th, 2020

The Rev. Michelle Hwang has been out to protest against police brutality and systemic racism in the Chicago area, been inspired by the diversity she sees in the crowd, and comes back home thinking about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).