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Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, has issued a statement from the denomination’s 223rd General Assembly condemning the Trump administration’s new policy of separating young children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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"We must not punish desperate parents by tearing their children away from them, leaving the parents without access to the children or assurance of their welfare. In the name of God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:Stop!"
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is one of two dozen faith leaders to sign a National Council of Churches open letter dated Friday calling on U.S. officials to remove President Donald J. Trump from office.
We join the nation in mourning the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, preacher, legislator, and giant of the Civil Rights Movement. "Well done good and faithful servant."
Ruling Elder Vilmarie Citrón-Olivieri and The Rev. Cindy Kohmann have been elected as Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly! Many blessings on your ministries!
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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mourns the loss of Dr. Kate Geneva Cannon, a remarkable trailblazer who helped paved the way for so many. Prayers for comfort and peace for the entire Cannon family, for a grieving PC(USA) and the wider theological community.
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Elona Street-Stewart, executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the Rev. Gregory Bentley, pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, AL, were overwhelmingly elected to be co-moderators of the 224th General Assembly.
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During the heyday of PBS’s “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” even some Presbyterians didn't know that the mild-spoken host of the popular children’s program was a clergyman and (probably) the most famous living Presbyterian in all the world.
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Our hearts break for the victims, families and Christchurch, NZ community in the aftermath of mass shootings at two mosques. At this tragic time we look to God for comfort and strength. Give us the grace to hear your truth and be healed through your mercy.
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As we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on this day, we celebrate his life by working and serving together towards the day when justice will roll down like waters.
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On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Stated Clerk, and faith leaders across the country, joined the Poor Peoples Campaign in calling for “light, love and leadership” during this time of pandemic and political chaos.
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is celebrating the gifts of women! Our gratitude goes out to our teaching & ruling elders, volunteers, supporters & congregants! To those who have paved the way & are paving the way, we are so grateful for your gifts to the church, your community and the world.
"Despite the President’s demeaning comments about Congressman Cummings and Baltimore the Presbyterian Church (USA) is happy to hold its Big Tent event here this week and our General Assembly Meeting in the summer of 2020." — Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk
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Please join us in celebrating the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson is the first African American woman justice to serve on the high court in its 233-year history, and we honor her historic, groundbreaking success.
Don’t rush to re-open your church sanctuary for face-to-face gatherings. That’s the word from the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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in celebrating “Mr. Rogers’ Day” March 20, the birthday of one of the most well-known ordained
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ministers of all-time, everyone’s neighbor — Fred McFeely Rogers (1928–2003).
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We're saddened by the passing of celebrated
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mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers:
Walter Mondale served his country and was a dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Mondale and his wife, Joan, joined Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis in the early ’90s and remained a member there until his death on April 19.
“He will be the type of leader that when he tells you he is a person of faith, he’s legitimate. He’s not just saying it to win votes. To have a president who is legitimately a man of faith is going to be inspirational to a lot of people.”
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This week, a draft from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked to the public leaving many wondering what they can do to help. Here are just 7 things people of faith can do to continue the fight for reproductive health and justice in America.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of today's shooting at Santa Fe High School in TX. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has already been in contact with the local presbytery and has sent over resources. We will provide updates as we receive them.
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"Our country’s most important institutions have been built to sustain white privilege, to protect white lives and white property at the expense of our siblings of color."
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“Most importantly, we have been inspired by witnessing our young people from around this country stand up and demand an end to gun violence in our schools and streets.”
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A special nativity scene from one of our very own
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families. As the story goes, Gina (who works with youth in the church) was setting up this nativity scene at home when her sweet Porter decided to make himself comfortable along with the Holy Family.
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‘Celebrates the Gifts of Women.’ To those who have paved the way and are paving the way, we are so grateful for your gifts to the church, your community and the world.
“White people get to settle and colonize, take and own and sell human lives. They get to determine who is the ‘us’ and who is the ‘them.’”
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During the heyday of PBS’s “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” even some Presbyterians didn't know that the mild-spoken host of the popular children’s program was a clergyman and (probably) the most famous living Presbyterian in all the world.
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June is LGBTQIA+ Pride month! To kick it off, we're sharing an excerpt from the 223rd General Assembly (2018) item 11-13, "On Celebrating the Gifts of People of Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities in the Life of the Church." Read more at:
"Dear Lord, may you, from whom all good things come, grant the divided nation the true reconciliation. Lead us to the place of your peace, so that your will be done on the Korean peninsula as it is in heaven. Amen."
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As we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on this day, we celebrate his life by working and serving together towards the day when justice will roll down like waters.
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What does it mean to be Presbyterian and LGBTQIA+? This week's Profiles in Pride feature, Max Hill answers. Max is a recent seminary graduate from Princeton Theological Seminary and is originally from Little Rock, AR.
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Two former co-moderators of the PCUSA General Assembly will join the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office and Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations for a discussion on the intersection of racism and gender inequality.
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June is LGBTQIA+ Pride month! To kick it off, we’re sharing an excerpt from the 223rd General Assembly (2018) item 11-13, “On Celebrating the Gifts of People of Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities in the Life of the Church." Learn more: