December 15, 2016
Stated Clerk supports justice and advocacy work at historic N.C. church, from on Vimeo . Front-line justice and advocacy work like that being done at First United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, is at the heart of many Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations. Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, II, and Nora Leccese with the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness spent time on the ground in Charlotte, supporting and encouraging the ministry and mission of First United, a 150 -year-old church founded by former slaves.
View and share this video of that visit.
Video Link: https://vimeo.com/189347752
Office of General Assembly News Release, October 28, 2016
Today’s Focus: J. Herbert Nelson – First United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina
Let us join in prayer for:
Presbytery of Charlotte Staff
Rev. Betty L. Meadows, transitional general presbyter
Tamara Williams, stated clerk/administrative assistant
Donald Latham, controller/treasurer
Rachel Pence, coordinator for COM & CPM Services
PC(USA) Agencies’ Staff
Brad Masters, FDN
John Matekovic, BOP
Let us pray
Almighty God, in a world that is divided and seems filled with hatred and violence, we especially give you thanks today for opportunities you give us to build better relationships, do justice, and be witnesses of the reconciling love we have known through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bless all of our efforts to be his faithful disciples, to your glory. Amen.
Daily Lectionary
Morning Psalms 18:1-20; 147:12-20
First Reading Isaiah 9:18-10:4
Second Reading 2 Peter 2:10b-16
Gospel Reading Matthew 3:1-12
Evening Psalms 126; 62