AllWomen in the Church archives
Women of Faith Awards
Three courageous women to be honored for their work in transforming communities
LOUISVILLE, Ky – Three remarkable women have just been named recipients of the 2012 Women of Faith Awards by the General Assembly Mission Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) during meetings in Louisville, KY.
Reflect on the Commission on the Status of Women
Making a Difference for Women Worldwide
The CSW took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from February 22 to March 4, 2011. Learn what happened: visit the blogs of the Rev. W. Mark Koenig, director, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, the National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW), and Presbyterian Women. Watch an inspiring video from U.N. Women on the launch of UN Women. Participants in the CSW created advocacy resources on Libya and Cote d'Ivoire for individual and group use. See additional video clips from the CSW.
Finding new ways
PC(USA) and Mexican synods maintain ties along border despite denominational dispute
by Daniel Tipton
Special to the Presbyterian News Service
Tucson, Ariz. – Love, justice and peace drive the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and also are the inspiration for four synods committed to the well-being of Mexican and U.S. Presbyterians along the southwest border.
The PC(USA) synods of the Southwest and Sun and the Sinodo del Israel and Sinodo del Noroeste in Mexico entered into negotiations and discussions to begin a joint mission to — among other things — help address migration and immigration issues, violence against women, poverty and the economics of Mexico.
Women of Faith Awards
Three courageous women to be honored for their work in transforming communities
LOUISVILLE, Ky – Three remarkable women have just been named recipients of the 2012 Women of Faith Awards by the General Assembly Mission Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) during meetings in Louisville, KY.
Be the burning bush
Women of Color Consultation participants urged to listen to ‘unexpected’ sources
By Bethany Furkin
Presbyterian News Service
Charlotte, N.C. - The question isn’t whether God is calling you — it’s what God is calling you to do or be, said the Rev. Magdalena Garcia at the Women of Color Consultation here Oct. 20.
Preaching on the story of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3), Garcia told attendees that God spoke to Moses through an unexpected source.
