Any national gathering of Native Americans is a time of renewing friendships, making new friends and sharing stories of mutual ministry. Members of more than 13 Native tribes from seven states gathered in Greensboro, N.C., for leadership training, to share best practices of ministry and leadership and to learn more about leadership and service opportunities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
The Native American Young Adult Council (NAYAC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gathered in Louisville for its first meeting this past weekend. The group explored questions about young adult ministry for Native American women and men in the context of today’s church, and worked with the Council’s advisors on developing leadership skills needed to meet the unique challenges of Native American ministry.
This morning, Native American Presbyterian women and men from across the United States joined together at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) national headquarters in Louisville to celebrate Native American Day with a special worship service.