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This summer has been a time of contrast. While it’s provided the opportunity for many to travel and to have fun-filled celebrations with family and friends, it’s also been a time of concern for some Presbyterians because of recent actions by the U.S. Supreme Court.
In a recent essay, the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, advocacy director for Compassion, Peace and Justice, noted, “In one week, the court eliminated affirmative action as a tool utilized for college admissions. It ruled that a Colorado law was unconstitutional when it mandated equal treatment for same-sex couples. With the same gavel, it ended President Joe Biden’s forgiveness of student college loans. Compounding this was the fact that almost to the day a year ago, the high court overturned the right to an abortion with the Dobbs decision.”
Hawkins called on Presbyterians to pray but also to “raise our collective voices to declare publicly the word of God as it informs our consciousness and impacts our decisions.”
Read the full essay in this month’s newsletter, along with stories about addressing extreme heat and climate change, a recent conference on the work of the late Fred Rogers, a Hunger Action Advocate in California, an immigration vigil and more. (Photo by Frank McKenna via Unsplash) |
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Responding to hot weather and climate change to help your community and the Earth |
With climate change and other factors contributing to scorching conditions in various parts of the world, Creation Justice Ministries hosted a recent webinar to help churches spring into action, from becoming cooling centers to advocating for environmentally friendly legislation. (Photo by Andrey Grinkevich via Unsplash) |
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Take a cue from Mister Rogers by getting involved in the lives and education of children |
The Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson, coordinator of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, highlighted the Educate a Child, Transform the World initiative while co-presenting at a conference on the work of the late Fred Rogers. |
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Registration now open for Young Adult Advocacy Conference |
Excitement is building around PC(USA)’s Jesus and Justice advocacy conference, which seeks to strengthen the voices of young people. Help us spread the word! |
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Hunger Action Advocate helps Californians fight food insecurity |
Being a resource for churches in the Presbytery of the Redwoods that are tackling food insecurity in their communities or have an interest in doing so is one of Corinne Quinn’s passions. |
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Find unique perspectives in ‘Queering the Prophets’ |
Catch up on “Queering the Prophets.” It features queer theologies and commentaries on biblical texts. |
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Commitment to Peacemaking turns 40 |
It’s the 40th year of the PC(USA)’s Commitment to Peacemaking (1983-2023). Check out the recent Companion Guide to make, reaffirm and deepen a year-round commitment to peacemaking. |
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World Refugee Day spurs calls for action and prayer for forgiveness |
The Rev. Sunny Kang, senior pastor of United University Church, was among those who participated in a World Refugee Day vigil by the Interfaith Immigration Coalition. |
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Weekly podcast tackles issues facing PC(USA) and society |
Guest Isaac Adlerstein, the executive director of Broadway Community at Broadway Presbyterian Church, takes a New York minute to share innovative practices. |
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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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