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Register now for the FINAL webinar in our churchwide study series! “The Church’s Role in Civil Society” (Oct. 30 at 1:00 EDT) will engage participants in the question, “what does faithful Presbyterian public witness actually look like?” Register here: pcusa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PCUSA

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, who directs the PC(USA)’s Advocacy and Witness ministries in Washington, D.C., & at the United Nations in New York, led closing worship during the Mid Council Leaders Gathering held this week at the Presbyterian Center. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Advocacy

The Rev. Jihyun Oh, the Rev. Marta Pumroy-Cordero, and the Rev. Dr. Kris Schondelmeyer have issued a statement on the planned livestreaming of an execution. Read the full statement here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA

The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins spoke online as part of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church’s McClendon Scholar in Residence Program, calling Christian nationalism “an issue of vital importance for the nation and the church." Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Advocacy #ChristianNationalism

The Office of Public Witness has an incredible lineup of speakers and workshops prepared for the fourth annual “Jesus and Justice” Young Adult Advocacy Conference in Decatur, Georgia, October 23-25! Learn more: pcusa.org/about-pcusa/... #PCUSA #Advocacy #DecaturGA

"Thank God for those who help you carry the load, because they are our siblings in Christ who are thanking God for us, too." This week's Blessing and Benediction comes from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi, pastor at Faith Presbyterian Church in Emmaus, PA. Read more: https://bit.ly/4z4SJmm

Did you catch PC(USA) pastor Rev. Kristin Franke on Wednesday’s episode of "Jeopardy!"? Rev. Franke of National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., came from behind to win on the iconic game show! Read more about last night's episode here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Jeopardy

As the genocide in Gaza continues, the Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, paid for largely with U.S. tax dollars. Contact your members of congress today and ask them to block the weapons sales to Israel here: www.votervoice.net/PCUSA/Campai... #PCUSA #Advocacy

Ahead of next week’s observance of Native American Day, the Rev. Irvin Porter delivered a sermon on Wednesday titled “Listening to Voices Long Silenced," utilizing Ephesians 4:1-6 and 14-16 as his preaching texts. Read more about the worship service here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA

The Rev. Will Brown, author of “No Longer Male and Female: A Biblical Guide for Our Questions About Gender,” was the most recent guest on “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast.” Read more about Brown’s conversation with hosts the Rev. Lee Catoe & Simon Doong here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA

Registration is open for the PC(USA)'s fourth annual “Jesus and Justice” Young Adult Advocacy Conference! This year’s event will take place at Columbia Theological Seminary, October 23-25. Learn more about the conference here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Advocacy

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Read about the new ecumenical resource that is helping pastors respond to griefbots, voice-cloning scams and AI companions while inviting ongoing discernment here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #ArtificialIntelligence #Faith

As many mourn the loss of beloved icon and sibling in Christ Dolly Parton, we're revisiting this interview with the Rev. Dr. Theresa Cho and the Rev. Sam Lundquist of St. John's Presbyterian Church where "Dolly Church" is an annual celebration: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #DollyParton #Worship

About 100 people turned out for Walk for Peace Louisville to hear brief speeches, sing, march for peace, and witness Louisville artist and teacher Jenny Bell build a mandala at the entrance to the headquarters of the PC(USA). Read more about the gathering here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA

This week's Blessing and Benediction comes from Rev. Dr. Andy Kort, co-pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Annapolis, MD. Read the full Sunday Blessing: https://bit.ly/45FUmKy #PCUSA #PresbyterianFoundation #SundayBlessing

Join PAM this fall for a weekend designed to nurture spirit and vocation. Rooted in the themes of sabbath and renewal, "Come Find Rest" weaves together collaborative singing, meaningful workshops, and intentional time for connection. Learn more and register here: www.presbymusic.org/south-atlantic

The deadline to register for the Atwood Institute gun violence prevention workshop has been extended until Aug. 30. Join us in Kansas City, MO to learn new ways to engage congregations in an effective ministry of gun violence prevention. Learn more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #EndGunViolence

More than two centuries after Presbyterians helped launch the American Colonization Society, PC(USA) leaders are beginning a process of repair centered on the indigenous Liberian communities most affected by the colony that became the Republic of Liberia. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA

Two PC(USA) pastors, the Rev. Courtenay Willcox and the Rev. Andrew Black, said they were privileged to visit the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as part of a pilgrimage of faith leaders following a recent oil and gas lease targeting the Refuge’s Coastal Plain. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...

The United Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPU) voted at its XXI General Assembly to allow LGBTQIA+ people to be received as church members and to serve as pastors, marking a historic moment for one of Brazil’s Protestant denominations. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...

Join the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People on Sept. 3 for an important discussion on labor advocacy. Come learn how you can help advance justice, equity, wholeness, and hope for all through labor rights advocacy. Register here: pcusa.info/sdop-struggl... #PCUSA #Advocacy

Ecumenical voting rights advocates Repairers of the Breach prepared to mobilize people for marches to the polls during a gathering at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., with the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins helping to send them on their way. Read more: pcusa.org/new-storytel... #PCUSA

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Registration for the 2026 AI & Church Summit is open! The summit will bring together 4 denominations to work towards a faithful response to Artificial Intelligence that celebrates the image of God in all humans in a rapidly automating world. Register here: divine-code-summit.base44.app #PCUSA

How does our faith call us to engage in the public square? Gather online on Aug. 26 to hear from speakers who will discuss how we can educate, organize and advocate from a place of Reformed faith. Interested? Save your spot here: pcusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #PCUSA #Advocacy #VotingRights

A near record 650 people sang and prayed and expressed their love to one another Sunday at the 72nd edition of Synod School, where the Rev. CeCe Armstrong is preaching each evening during worship. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Worship

Happening tonight! “Waters, Wings, and Wild Things” is the latest in “From Gardens to Guardians,” a climate change series being hosted by CANACOM, a network of reformed churches in the Caribbean and North America that includes the PC(USA) Learn more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #PCUSA

What does the Supreme Court’s decision on Temporary Protection Status mean for the millions of people who have fled conflict, danger, and disaster in their countries of origin? Presbyterian Disaster Assistance takes a closer look in this timely reflection: pcusa.org/news-storyte...