For a child has been born for us

From the Acting Director by Rev. T. Denise Anderson For a child has been born for us For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. - Isaiah 9:6-7 A few years ago, I set out to knit a baby blanket as an Advent prayer practice. Knitting and praying have a lot of synergy, and the brain naturally enters a sort of meditative state when you knit. I had hoped to finish it by Christmas, but that didn’t happen. It took into the next year for me to finish it. But then we are reminded that the first Christmas was a largely unresolved project. Read more →

"God is with us" "God is with us." All the time. During this season of Advent, as we approach Christmas, we can’t think of a more perfect gift than that. Watch video →

Reaching for the stars 2021 Presbyterian Pan American School graduate credits Christmas Joy Offering with helping her to find self, faith and hope. Read more → Eighteen worshiping communities receive Mission Program Grants Mission Program Grants made available through the Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries support the transforming work of new worshiping communities and mid councils. Read more →

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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 →

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