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Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration delivered the sobering news that 2023 was the warmest year on record. It was a signal that the world needs to be prepared for the consequences of climate change and take steps to mitigate them when possible. In keeping with the Matthew 25 invitation, which includes climate change as one its intersectional priorities, Compassion, Peace and Justice has been raising awareness about issues related to climate change in multiple ways, from a recent Faith, Democracy and Justice webinar, to the promotion of “Plastic Jesus: Real Faith in a Synthetic World,” an Earth Day resource by Creation Justice Ministries, which is a partner of the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP). Jessica Maudlin of PHP was instrumental in developing the resource and has penned an Earth Day Minute for Mission about the work of a partner called Alaska Community Action on Toxics. Explore more about the environment and other issues of importance to CPJ in this month’s newsletter. (Photo by Elena Mozhvilo via Unsplash) |
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) webinar brings out important election issues for 2024, from women’s rights to the environment |
With a presidential election ahead and many other political offices up for grabs, the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness (OPW) held a webinar that emphasized the power and responsibility of voters. (Photo by WOKANDAPIX via Pixabay) |
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Creation Justice Ministries’ ‘Plastic Jesus’ has a lot to teach us in the run-up to Earth Day |
In a webinar, Avery Davis Lamb introduced participants to a prayer, education and worship resource that churches can use in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22. (Photo by Nick Fewings via Unsplash) |
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SDOP event focuses on creating opportunities for women to be agents of self-development |
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People held an event during the Commission on the Status of Women. “Enhancing Women’s Voices and Rights” was a collaboration with the Presbytery of New York City. (Photo by Randy Hobson) |
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Travel Study Seminar coming this fall; apply soon |
Join the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and World Mission as they learn firsthand how Lithuanians are healing from a legacy of war and oppression. |
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Something new: PDA’s newsletter |
PDA is launching a bi-annual newsletter to keep you up to date with their ministry. The first issue will be sent next week. |
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Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations shares CSW updates |
Members of the CSW68 delegation joined a Pilgrimage of Lament for Gaza. They also met with the Cuban Mission’s CSW delegation for a discussion on relations between the U.S. and Cuba. |
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Consider becoming a congregation-based community organizing group |
An upcoming Justice Ministry Conference will provide information about congregation-based community organizing as a way to carry local concerns and values into public life. (Photo by BOLD Justice) |
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EAD to address Christian nationalism, environmental justice and more |
The schedule of events is now available for the Ecumenical Advocacy Days summit. |
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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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