Presbyterians for Earth Care

Presbyterians for Earth Care (formerly PRC) is a nationwide network that cares for God’s Creation by: Connecting with God and others through biblical and theological reflection, study, and experiencing God in Creation; Equipping members with news and effective tools and resources; Inspiring members through conferences on timely eco-justice issues and Creation-honoring worship. Visit Presbyterians for Earth Care

Along the Road podcast delves into the meaning behind land acknowledgement practices

In its March 5 episode, “Nourish: Acknowledging the Original Inhabitants of the Land,” the Along the Road podcast offered a glimpse into the deeper meaning and history behind what has become an increasingly common practice in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): land acknowledgements.

The episode featured a conversation with the Rev. Lauren Sanders, who is an ordained PC(USA) minister, an Indigenous person, and serves as Indigenous Care Chaplain for an organization called First United in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sanders also serves on the General Assembly Committee on Representation. She was interviewed by host Martha Miller, who is a ruling elder and certified Christian educator and is the manager for ministry education and support in the Interim Unified Agency.

A land acknowledgement is a formal statement offered at the beginning of a gathering that recognizes the Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited the land where an event or gathering is taking place.

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Presbyterian Hunger Program Impact Report

Gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing and the Presbyterian Hunger Program make a difference in the United States and around the world. Read stories about where these gifts have been at work.

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New video series from Unbound seeks to counter hurtful ‘Christian’ narratives

YouTube program promotes ‘life-giving theologies’ that emphasize love and justice

Darla Carter, Presbyterian News Service

LOUISVILLE — “Changing the Christian Narrative,” a new video series spreading messages of love and justice during a divisive period in U.S. history, is the latest offering from

Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice. 

The weekly series, hosted by the Rev. Lee Catoe, a Presbyterian minister and Editor of Unbound, sprang from the need to change “the narrative of Christianity in this country and possibly around the world — a narrative co-opted by Christian nationalism and right-wing Christianity,” he said. “I think progressive Christians, mainline Christians, and the ‘religious left’ have got to begin taking seriously the ways in which these co-opted narratives have both hurt people and hurt the message of Christ.” 

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Reinvigorate your vocation

Designed to reinvigorate your vocation, the College of Pastoral Leaders makes two-year, $10,000 grants to small groups of pastors to pursue a self-designed program for renewal, vitality, and pastoral excellence. Gather a small group of clergy colleagues and apply for a grant to fund a self-designed program of renewal.  The deadline for application is May 15, 2025. For more information, https://www.austinseminary.edu/lifelong-learning/grants-for-clergy-renewal/college-of-pastoral-leaders.

2025 Synod Gathering

Registration Open

The PW Synod Gathering will be held June 12-15 in Watertown, SD. All women are invited to learn about, rejoice in, and embody what is means to “Let your Light Shine” as guided by Matthew 5:14-16. Registration information can be found here.

Presbyterian Women

in the Synod of Lakes and Prairies builds community and affirms women’s calls to leadership and spiritual growth.

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The Sower newsletter February 2025 & The Special Edition

The LeaderWise Learning Hour

Each quarter in 2025, join LeaderWise at no-cost to learn from an expert about a topic, to share conversation with peers, and to download helpful resources for your files. We know that ministry leadership is more difficult now than ever and that many leaders feel they are alone.

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