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February 11, 2010
Listen up! Listening to and learning from our partners
Haiti Response Webinar serves as a timely update on the church’s work in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010. The broadcast features staff from Presbyterian World Mission, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger Program giving a synopsis of how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) works to listen to mission partners in Haiti to determine actions for immediate disaster relief as well as long-term sustainable development.
The "God’s Mission Matters" Webinars from Presbyterian World Mission give you the opportunity to be a part of a …
March 11, 2010
Just be there! Being, not doing: do we have to “accomplish” anything?
The Colombia Accompaniment Program and Presbyterian Border Ministry as examples of ministries of presence. How can your mission engagement apply the principle of presence into a practice? What do we accomplish by simply being present?
The "God’s Mission Matters" Webinars from Presbyterian World Mission give you the opportunity to be a part of a live, interactive conversation once a month about how to engage more faithfully and effectively in God’s mission. Global partners, mission workers, short-term mission leaders and mission participants are just …
When we engage in mission we are given great opportunities to experience other cultures while building relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ. But what happens if our own cultural baggage gets in the way? The Check Your Bags Webinar explores ways to engage more meaningfully in cross-cultural mission work by being aware of our own culture and the nuances of cultures with which we engage in mission.
The "God’s Mission Matters" Webinars from Presbyterian World Mission give you the opportunity to be a part of a live, interactive conversation once a month about how to engage more …
August 5, 2010
Perceive the power! Understanding racial and social privilege in mission relationships
We strive for mission partnerships where those involved engage one another with respect, dignity and mutuality. Yet our gender, race, social class, place of birth and the resources to which we have access serve as undercurrents for our relationships at home and around the world. What power dynamics come into play in intercultural mission relationships? How can we learn to be aware of these dynamics, and how can we best handle them? This Perceive the power! Webinar will go deeper into the ways we exercise power and privilege …
August 5, 2010
Perceive the power! Understanding racial and social privilege in mission relationships
We strive for mission partnerships where those involved engage one another with respect, dignity and mutuality. Yet our gender, race, social class, place of birth and the resources to which we have access serve as undercurrents for our relationships at home and around the world. What power dynamics come into play in intercultural mission relationships? How can we learn to be aware of these dynamics, and how can we best handle them? This Perceive the power! Webinar will go deeper into the ways we exercise power and privilege …
The miracle of the Christ child continues to work wonders around the world today. Because of you, Presbyterian World Mission is privileged to bear witness to this magnificent truth in word and deed. Watch this video with Presbyterian World Mission Director Hunter Farrell and learn how Presbyterian mission co-workers bring the joy and peace of Jesus Christ to the world as they address poverty, share the good news of God’s love, and help build bridges of reconciliation.
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Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel reading. Following each set of readings is a prayer for the day from the Book of Common Worship. May these scriptures be a source of challenge and hope as you prepare your heart and mind for Sunday worship, and may the Word of God guide and nourish you in the service of daily living.
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Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel reading. Following each set of readings is a prayer for the day from the Book of Common Worship. May these scriptures be a source of challenge and hope as you prepare your heart and mind for Sunday worship, and may the Word of God guide and nourish you in the service of daily living.
If you use iTunes you may subscribe to “Hear the Word.” The newest episodes …
Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel reading. Following each set of readings is a prayer for the day from the Book of Common Worship. May these scriptures be a source of challenge and hope as you prepare your heart and mind for Sunday worship, and may the Word of God guide and nourish you in the service of daily living.
If you use iTunes you may subscribe to “Hear the Word.” The newest episodes …