Presbyterian Mission Agency sabbath and sabbatical grants Archives

Program emphasizes importance of respite for Hispanic pastors

Posted August 24th, 2022

Taking a break from pastoral responsibilities is sometimes easier said than done. With that in mind, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been offering a four-week program called “Learning to Live into the Rhythms of Sabbath” for Hispanic Latine pastors.

‘Pastors are the unsung heroes helping people get through the pandemic’

Posted August 24th, 2021

Thanks to Sabbath and Sabbatical Grants from 1001 New Worshiping Communities, 35 leaders in the new church movement began taking sabbaticals earlier this summer. The response to these grants — all available grants were awarded — has been tremendous.

‘I remembered what it was like to let my spirit breathe’

Posted August 16th, 2021

Thanks to Sabbath and Sabbatical Grants from 1001 New Worshiping Communities, 35 leaders in the new church movement began taking sabbaticals earlier this summer. The response for these grants — all available grants were awarded — was tremendous. Now, some of the leaders are returning from their week- or month-long break to their pastoral work.