These guidelines lay out the purpose, process and application requirements for applying for $1000 grants to support youth events that are planned around the Matthew 25 theme of “When Did We See You?” Preference will be given to applicants who will use the new PYT Connect resources as part of their event programming.
The 225th General Assembly (2022) approved and recommended to the presbyteries for their affirmative or negative votes proposed changes in the language of the Book of Order that, if approved, will amend the Constitution.
In this coach-facilitated cohort, ministry leaders will develop actions aligned with Matthew 25 through the exploration of beliefs, emotions, relationships, actions, and impact connected to anti-racism and reconciliation. Ministry leaders will also identify, and engage, in spiritual practices to support living into personal, professional, and ministry values, relationships, and commitments with intention.
"Why Presbyterians are Like That" is a 10 session bible study designed for College Students and young adults to explore why Presbyterians are the way they are. The study was written by Austin College Chaplain and Dir. of Church Relations Rev. Dr. John Williams and was created as a partnership between UKirk Collegiate Ministries and the Office of Christian Formation in PMA, PCUSA.
'움직임을 일으키자: 하나님 선교에의 참여'는 우리의 사역 동료와 그리스도 안 동지들이 연결되어 있는 교회(connectional church), 마태복음 25장 사역 참여 교회, 우리의 믿음이 요구하는 교회의 의미를 깨달을 수 있게 돕습니다. 이 책자는 교회의 특별헌금, 공동선교 지원금, 상회비에 대한 통찰도 담고 있습니다.
Encendiendo un movimiento: El compromiso con la Misión de Dios ayuda a nuestros colegas en el ministerio y amistades en Cristo a definir lo que significa ser una iglesia conexional, una iglesia de Mateo 25, y la Iglesia que pide nuestra fe. Incluye información sobre las ofrendas especiales de la Iglesia, el apoyo a las misiones compartidas y capitaciones.
Igniting a Movement with Energy, Intelligence, Imagination and Love helps our colleagues in ministry and friends in Christ define what it means to be a connectional church, a Matthew 25 church, and the Church that our faith demands. It includes insight into the Church’s Special Offerings, Shared Mission Support and Per Capita.
The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church's membership" (F-1.0403) This rich diversity is apparent in all areas of church membership, including ordered ministry. The Office of Immigration Issues of the PC(USA) provides advice and counsel to pastors and religious workers from other countries and the mid-councils who call them. Please see this "one pager" for general information about religious worker visas. Mid-councils and congregations needing advice about a specific case, should contact Teresa Waggener in the Office of Immigration Issues.
Let's Play! This resource offers a variety of recreation plans that you can tailor to your particular gathering. It starts with the theology of recreation to better understand why we play the way we do. It also includes ideas and instructions for opening games, games for any size group, decorating ideas, table games, and even a theme party outline - all of which provide great community building opportunities and lots of fun for your get-together. This resource packet is simple and easy to use, with adaptable plans that can make planning for and playing at your event a breeze. Enjoy!
Use this card as you pray for José Manuel Capella-Pratts and Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri serving Christ as Regional Liaisons to the Caribbean. As regional liaisons, Vilmarie and José Manuel serve as facilitators to support partner programs, relationships, mission personnel, and activities with World Mission partners in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Caribbean & North American Council for Mission (CANACOM). They serve as resource people for connection with other ecumenical bodies in the region in conjunction with Presbyterian World Mission, and a resource for connection with mid councils and congregational partnerships working within the region.