Our hearts break today upon the news that a grand jury will not seek stronger charges against the police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. The senseless death of this young woman has enraged this community and prompted thousands, including many Presbyterians, to take to the streets to call for justice in the last several months. And yet, today’s news of only three counts of Wanton Endangerment only makes us feel that our cries have fallen on deaf ears.
The Mid-Kentucky Presbytery is aiding the PC(USA) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) program by assembling hygiene kits for use in disaster relief efforts. The effort coincides with Louisville, Kentucky mayor Greg Fischer’s 5th annual Give a Day Week of Service initiative. The 2016 week of service runs April 16-24.
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“On Being A Good Neighbor” is the theme of the 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration planned from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. The public is invited to join in the celebration.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Cultural Proficiency, in collaboration with other PC(USA) offices, has planned this community event. It will start with a short worship service at the Presbyterian Center, 100 Witherspoon St., followed by a group walk to two locations of significance to reflect on Louisville's involvement with the Underground Railroad, immigrant activism and faith in community.
The first stop will be near …