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Spring is a time when the Earth seems to come alive. As trees and flowers display their new leaves and blossoms and there are more opportunities to commune with nature, the splendor of God’s creation reminds us of the importance of protecting the environment, not only for ourselves but for future generations. Violent storms, possibly intensified by global warming, also point to the need to act now and not later to build a more sustainable future and to protect those who are most vulnerable. Climate change is a moral issue and one that is worthy of our time and attention. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll see some of the ways that Compassion, Peace and Justice ministries are taking action, from promoting an Earth Day Sunday resource to helping to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Ian to reaching out to help people whose communities have been devastated by Cyclone Freddy. You’ll also learn about other ways that CPJ is making a difference, including walking alongside marginalized farmworkers, advocating for the rights of women and girls and working with community partners. (Photo by dewdrop157 via Pixabay) |
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‘Sowing seeds’ on Earth Day Sunday (April 23) |
The Presbyterian Hunger Program invites you to download Creation Justice Ministries’ new Earth Day Sunday resource. It features stories from people committed to caring for the planet and can help to guide you and your congregation in faithful action. |
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) responds to Cyclone Freddy |
The Presbyterian Mission Agency has reached out to its partners in southern Africa, where powerful Cyclone Freddy has left hundreds of people dead. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has provided a solidarity grant for humanitarian aid. |
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‘Being Matthew 25’ gives Presbyterians a view from inside the Commission on the Status of Women |
Reporting from the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the people behind ‘Being Matthew 25’ gave viewers an up-close look at participation by individuals from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and Presbyterian Women. |
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Earth Day Minute for |
In an Earth Day Minute for Mission, PHP’s Rebecca Barnes asks, “How much will we continue to ask vulnerable populations, future generations and the earth itself to withstand — just so that we can continue to live the way we |
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A new day for farmworkers |
The well-being of thousands of farmworkers has changed, thanks to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. The human rights organization is the focus of a One Great Hour of Sharing story. |
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SDOP collaborating with Immigrant Affairs on forum |
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People has teamed up with the Louisville Metro Office for Immigrant Affairs to host an online forum at 10 a.m. April 12. Topics will include community organizing, faith-based partnerships and more. |
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Witnessing the connectional church in Florida |
Recently, the staff and Advisory Committee of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance traveled to Florida to meet with partners and worked at some homes damaged by Hurricane Ian. |
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SDOP visits partner, gets inspired |
Unbound columnist Dave Brown writes about a visit to The Industrial Commons during the Self-Development of People National Committee Retreat. Get more information about the retreat on SDOP's Facebook page. |
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Faith in a God of justice and love |
A spirit of advocacy is moving within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins notes in a Minute for Mission that ends with a prayer to the God of justice and love. |
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Spreading the Vision of Matthew 25 across the Church |
The PC(USA) believes that we are called to serve Jesus by contributing to the well-being of the most vulnerable in all societies – rural and urban, small and large, young and not-so-young. From affordable housing to community gardens to equitable educational and employment opportunities to healing from addiction and mental illness to enacting policy change – there is not just one way to be a part of the Matthew 25 movement. |
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