Presbyterian Mission Agency week of action Archives

Give 8/28 to be a part of the PC(USA)’s Week of Action

Posted July 9th, 2021

As the Bearing Witness team prepares for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Week of Action, August 23-29, efforts to ensure that Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries (RE&WIM) can continue to develop leaders of color within the denomination are well under way.

The toll of the pandemic and political tribalism on PC(USA) pastors

Posted May 19th, 2021

Two years ago, before the pandemic, a pastor at a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church in Texas was thinking about retiring at age 70. Now he hopes he can make it for 17 more months to reach the retirement age of 66 years and 4 months.

Day of Service brings out volunteers for cleanup and conversation

Posted February 19th, 2021

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s recent Week of Action concluded with a Day of Service on a Sunday that prompted youths and families from two churches in Buffalo, New York, to gather for a park cleanup.

Why ‘Presbyterians Affirm Black Lives Matter’?

Posted August 17th, 2020

Since the uprising against systemic racism and police violence against people who are Black began at the end of May, Presbyterians across the country have joined in solidarity with their siblings of color in sermons and statements, by joining in peaceful protests, engaging in civic dialogue, and other actions.

Bearing witness: Presbyterians to host Week of Action

Posted August 4th, 2020

As the country continues to reckon with its history of racism and oppression of Black and brown people and take steps toward healing, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is planning to host a Week of Action Aug. 24-30.