New Church Development

Native American Urban Ministry
The General Assembly Task Force on Native American Ministries report, “The Comprehensive Strategy for Ministries with Native Americans,” to General Assembly recommended additional focus on urban and off-reservation Native American populations.” The Native American Consulting Committee and the Office of Native American Congregational Enhancement have been working on this issue by advocating for and supporting efforts to develop ministry in urban off-reservation locations. At the end of 2002, four locations were in development stages of identifying, partnering and organizing some form of Native American Ministry.

Native American Urban Fellowship, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Native American Urban Fellowship has been meeting regularly for over a year using funds from the Presbytery of Santa Fe, recipient of a Mustard Seed grant from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The most recent events find the ministry partnering with La Mesa Presbyterian Church to reach out into the community in the area. [Read more]

Native American Ministry, Los Angeles, California
The Native American Ministry (Project) of the greater Los Angeles area continues to provide worship opportunities and support services in the greater Los Angeles area. Worship opportunity is available in three presbyteries (San Gabriel, Los Rancho and Pacific) for Native Americans residing in the area twice a month.