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For over 200 years, Presbyterians have been responding to the call of Jesus Christ. Follow us as we share what God continues to do in the world. #PCUSA
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Is there a faithful way for progressive Christians to do evangelism?
That was the topic for the Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane, executive director of UKirk Collegiate Ministries, during last month's APCE Annual Event. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...

#PCUSA #Evangelism #Faith #Ministry
A wooden bench with a Bible verse from Matthew 5:16 is in front of a courtyard and building. Overlay text is a quote from the Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane that discusses evangelism: “Are we helping this person move into a relationship with God? Are we helping this person move into Christian community? If the answer to either is yes, we are going to call it evangelism.”
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Each month HaMoked assists hundreds of Palestinians to reunite with family members, cultivate their farmlands, visit their detained loved ones, and more. Earlier this month, the six-member delegation from the PC(USA) met with members of the HaMoked staff. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
HaMoked's Tal Steiner, at left, speaks with members of the PC(USA) delegation, including Doug DIcks, the Rev. Jihyun Oh and Dr. Dianna Wright.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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🚨 NEW resource alert!

The Presbyterian Hunger Program is providing a free downloadable guide for churches interested in grassroots organizing as a way to help their communities and boost congregational vitality.

Learn more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...

#PCUSA #Advocacy
Collage of diverse individuals above and below a group photo of people attending a community event. Text: Congregation-Based Community Organizing. Presbyterian Hunger Program.
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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The Office of Public Witness is urging Presbyterians to contact their officials to "decry the unconscionable treatment of immigrant populations, the continued practice of family separation, and the unaccountable and lawless domestic policing of ICE." Learn more: www.votervoice.net/mobile/PCUSA...
A red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle sits above the words “Action Alert.” Underneath, a headline reads “Action Alert: Lawless Law Enforcement and the Militarization of ICE.” At the bottom, a quotation from Isaiah 5:20, 23 reads: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil... and deprive the innocent of their rights!"
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Last week, the six-member PC(USA) delegation visiting the Holy Land heard from a refugee group as they explained the hope and benefits they've experienced by running their own business. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
January 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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The PC(USA) Office of Public Witness is calling for the United States government to halt the detention of lawfully settled refugees and urging Presbyterians and people of faith to continue to stand with refugees. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
#PCUSA #Immigration #Advocacy
A group of protestors stand outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Headline reads: "Detention and scrutiny of refugees prompts statement from the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness during time of 'fear-based enforcement'"
January 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has released a statement on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Presbyterian woman whose fatal shooting by a U.S. ICE officer last week in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the country. Read the full statement here:
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A hand holding a candle at a vigil. Below, text reads: "A statement in memory of Renee Nicole Good. The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness laments the death of a mother shot by an ICE agent in Minnesota."
January 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Contact your elected officials and urge them to support the War Powers Resolution to reaffirm Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions of war and require the President to seek congressional approval before continuing or expanding U.S. military action. www.votervoice.net/PCUSA/Campai...
Red triangle with an exclamation point inside. Below are words: "Action Alert. Urge Congress to prevent unauthorized war - support the war powers resolution."
January 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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The Rev. Marta Pumroy-Cordero and the Rev. Dr. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer are the first to officially announce they’ll stand as a team for Co-Moderators of the 227th General Assembly of the PC(USA), which will be held in Milwaukee, June 22-July 2. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
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The Rev. Marta Pumroy-Cordero and the Rev. Dr. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer stand in front of a colorful mural. Foreground text reads: “Two pastors will stand for election as Co-Moderators of the 227th General Assembly.”
January 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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The Rev. Jihyun Oh is speaking out concerning US military action taken against Venezuela, citing numerous General Assembly policies and calling instead for nonmilitary and collaborative international approaches. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
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Cityscape of Caracas, capital of Venezuela. Foreground text reads: “The Rev. Jihyun Oh speaks out concerning US military action taken against Venezuela”
January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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This weekend, many PC(USA) churches will hold a special "Longest Night" service to create a space for lament during this season of hope. Read more about these services and how they seek to affirm feelings of lament here:
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#PCUSA #LongestNight #WinterSolstice #Worship
A dark background with Christmas lights. Foreground text is a quote from the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell explaining the need for “Longest Night” and “Blue Christmas” services.
December 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Executive Director of the Unified Agency, shares a message of peace and reflection as we approach the end of the Advent season: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
#PCUSA #Advent #Christmas
The Rev. Jihyun Oh stands in the PC(USA) Center’s chapel. Surrounded by a green border, a quote from Rev. Oh reads, “The Advent vision of God's peaceful reign invites us to be peacemakers, disciples working toward wholeness with God and with one another.”
December 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The Rev. Dr. Robert Boak Slocum was the most recent guest on “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast." Read about Slocum's conversation with hosts the Rev. Lee Catoe and Simon Doong here: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
#PCUSA #Advent
December 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is monitoring the flooding in Washington state through the state VOAD and contacts with impacted presbyteries and synods.

Please join us in praying for the affected communities.

To support this response, give online here: pcusa.org/donate/dr000...
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DR000191 - Disaster Relief-U.S. Flooding
This designated account supplements the One Great Hours of Sharing offering and enables members and congregations to support the PC(USA) response to episodes of flooding within the United States. Fund...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Join us in prayer for the Brown University community. May we never grow complacent as we continue to work toward a just and peaceable world free from gun violence.

#PCUSA #EndGunViolence #Prayer
White text on a black background features a prayer addressing gun violence, asking for peace, justice, and healing. The tone is solemn.
December 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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📣 Action Alert: The Office of Public Witness is urging the public to mobilize against federal legislation that would “place a price on human liberty” and roll back criminal justice reforms in Washington, D.C. Learn more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
#PCUSA #Advocacy
Protestors holding an orange sign reading “Freedom should be free, end cash bail.” Underneath, a headline reads “Oppose H.R. 5214 — Defend Criminal Justice Reform and Say No to Cash Bail.
December 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Unification Commission voted Thursday to recommend to the 227th General Assembly (2026) that in-person gatherings of the 228th General Assembly be hosted by el Presbiterio de San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 11-22, 2028. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA
The San Juan Puerto Rico Convention Center at Twilight. Foreground text reads: Unification Commission votes to recommend San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the site of the 228th General Assembly in 2028.
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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“Back Talk,” an online broadcast hosted by McCormick Seminary President Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy, featured an interview with Rev. David Black, who was struck by pepper balls fired at him while peacefully protesting at an ICE facility on Sept. 19. Read more:
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A busy street in Chicago. Foreground text is a quote from the Rev. David Black: "To me, it was clear that my call as a Christian is to be in places where people are being persecuted and oppressed."
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we name and mourn the many transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people murdered each year because of their identity; each of them a beloved child of God and a story cut tragically short. We invite you to share the names of who you are remembering today.
A rainbow pin in the colors of the trans pride flag — blue, pink, and white — on a denim jacket. Foreground text is a prayer for Transgender Remembrance Day.
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Ahead of Transgender Remembrance Day, the Rev. Jihyun Oh has joined other heads of diverse religious traditions in issuing a landmark statement proclaiming that transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are worthy of love, support, and protection. Read more: www.uua.org/pressroom/pr... #PCUSA
The Rev. Jihyun Oh speaks in a chapel. Text above reads, “Heads of Major American Religious Traditions Support Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People.”
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Autumn is the season of harvest and a time for final preparation before winter, but for those who are struggling autumn can be a difficult time. As people of God we are called to be Christ’s faithful evangelists in the world. Read more:
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A photo of a mug sitting on a ledge in front of fall trees. Foreground text reads “Sustainable Autumn Living.” Below it is a scripture verse — Ecclesiastes 3:1
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Make your gift-giving effortless with our interactive 2025 Gift Guide, designed to help you choose presents for family, friends, children, pastors, and more. Get your gift list taken care of today: www.pcusastore.com/GiftGuide
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On Tuesday, presbytery and synod leaders heard from Kate Trigger Duffert about what to expect during next year’s assembly, the 227th in denominational history — and the important role mid council leaders have in making the assembly a success. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte...
A photo of Kate Trigger Duffert presenting information about the 227th General Assembly. Underneath the photo, a headline reads "Planning for the 227th General Assembly is well underway." Subtitle reads "GA Planning Director Kate Trigger Duffert updates mid council leaders during their annual gathering."
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Speaking on “Changes, Curiosity and Councils” on Monday, the Rev. Jihyun Oh told mid council leaders she suspects they’ve been addressing those realities as much as she has over the past year or so. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA
A photo of the Rev. Jihyun Oh. Below the photo, headline text reads: "It takes courage to change” Subtitle reads: “The Rev. Jihyun Oh shares her thinking with mid council leaders.”
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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After months of discernment, meetings and prayer, the leadership of the PC(USA)’s emerging unified agency has shared the new organizational structure and ministry alignment with staff. Read more:
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Stained glass depicting the PC(USA) seal in red and yellow is framed by an arched window. Below, text announces PC(USA)'s unified agency structure update.
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM