See a list of projects funded by Self-Development of People in 2008-2011.
The General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations (GACEIR) plans, coordinates, guides, and fosters interreligious and ecumenical relations and commitments. The committee is also mandated to call the Church to repair the wounds of antisemitism and Islamophobia and any associated racism and white supremacy.
A Quicksheet Resource on Elder and Deacon Training
This curriculum is meant to introduce participants – whether in a group or individually – to the topic of advocacy. Young people will spend some time thinking about what advocacy means, how it can take shape in their own lives, how it fits into a life of faith and ways in which they can get involved in advocacy in the world around them. We pray that you will grow as your discern how to respond to God’s call to walk alongside the world’s people and restore the Shalom God intends for all people and creation.
Scholarships are announced and dispersed by July 31st. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Visit the main Katie Cannon scholarship to learn more and apply. “The Work Your Soul Must Have” I am retired from previous work in the education, health care, and mental health sectors serving persons with communication disorders. In the prime of my career, I heard the call to my vocation—my life’s work—and pursued my M.Div. at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. I did not want to stop there, but my husband’s medical conditions and lack of adequate financial resources necessitated …
The Manual for the 226th General Assembly (2024) includes:
(as of February 16, 2024)
Suggestions of ways to use the Why Presbyterians are Like That resources
00 Intro_Congregation 01 Bible _ Congregation 02 Grace_Congregation 03 Response_Congregation 04 Brains_Congregation 05 Right-Now_Congregation 06 Justice_Congregation 07 Sin_Congregation 08 Presbyterian_Congregation 09 Hope_Congregation 10 Humbly_Congregation 11 Appendix_Congregation
00 Intro _College 01 Bible _ College 02 Grace_College 03 Response_College 04 Brains_College 05 Right Now_College 06 Justice_College 07 Sin_College 08 Presbyterian_College 09 Hope_College 10 Humbly_College 11 Appendix_College
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) Sunday web page resources share ideas of how to celebrate SDOP Sunday in 2023 on March 12. Join us in celebrating how the Presbyterian Church (USA) partnerships with low-income communities nationally, locally, and internationally have impacted these communities as we seek to eradicate systemic poverty. SDOP’s Sunday Resource and Yearbook shares stories of these partnerships, a sermon, reflection, how you can engage with SDOP and much more! For use on SDOP Sunday and beyond, browse through the current and previous SDOP Sunday Resources for ideas on celebrating this day!