Celebrating Middle Eastern Congregations and New Worshiping Communities and their ministries in the PC(USA)

From the Acting Director by Rev. T. Denise Anderson Celebrating Middle Eastern Congregations and New Worshiping Communities and their ministries in the PC(USA) Presbyterian Middle Eastern Americans trace the origin of their faith to the apostolic age and their Reformed roots to Presbyterian mission in the Middle East in the 19th century. There are currently more than 50 Middle Eastern Presbyterian congregations and new worshiping communities in the United States worshiping in the Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian and Farsi languages. Middle Eastern Intercultural Ministries works in partnership with congregations and mid councils to assist in the development and growth of new Middle Eastern worshiping communities and to equip leaders in existing Middle Eastern congregations for effective ministry in the church. Read more →

A welcoming sanctuary for every soul. ἴama Yoga, a new worshiping community in Sacramento, embodies Christian spirituality through yoga. Read more → Trouble the Waters This four-episode video series provides the foundation for congregations to examine the disruption of racism. Watch video →

Upcoming Events and how to get involved Orange Days – the 25th of each month is Orange Day. Launched in 2019 by UN Women, we are encouraged to wear a touch of orange in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Orange symbolizes a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls. Thursdays in Black – this global movement of the World Council of Churches, encourages us to wear black on Thursdays in resistance to rape and gender-based violence. Black is used as a color of resistance and resilience. October 18-20, To celebrate the first 50 years of the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (NCKPC), will host the first Jubilee Symposium, "This Is Our Story". This hybrid event will be held in Denver, Colorado. For more information email NCKPCJubilee@gmail.com November 13, "The Theology of Religion". The speaker will be Dr. Hany Yousif, Dean of Cairo Seminary. For more information contact Magdy Girgis at magdy.girgis@pcusa.org

Support Us Christmas Joy Offering — Education for Students of Color Fund: E049991, Women’s Ministries, gifts can be designated in memory of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

We invite you to join us on this journey to become a Matthew 25 church In Matthew 25, the call is loud and clear: we must actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. Becoming a Matthew 25 church involves working to build congregational vitality, dismantle structural racism and eradicate systemic poverty. Over 1,000 churches, mid councils and groups have accepted the Matthew 25 invitation. You too can help our denomination become a more relevant presence in the world. Read more →

Listing of RE&WIM Offices: African American Intercultural Congregational Support, African Intercultural Ministries, Asian Intercultural Congregational Support, Hispanic/Latino-a Intercultural Congregational Support, Korean Intercultural Congregational Support, Middle Eastern Intercultural Ministries, Native American Intercultural Congregational Support, Mission Program Grants, Leadership Development & Recruitment for Leaders of Color, Schools and Colleges Equipping Communities of Color, Gender and Racial Justice, Racial and Intercultural Justice (joint office with CPJ), Women’s Leadership Development & Young Women’s Ministries, In covenant relationship with Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Inc.

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