PC(USA) announces major cuts to mission co-workers amid restructuring
The PC(USA)'s plans to cut mission co-workers by 50%, spark concerns about global outreach, transparency, and the future of the church’s mission efforts.
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I was honored and saddened to be interviewed for this story. Join me in praying for our mission co-workers, the Unification Commission, and the PC(USA) as a whole. May the Spirit lead us forward. #PCUSA
Thank you! It’s fun to win…especially without cheating!
Would love to have beaten M of course, but it’s nice to win without cheating!
It sounds like victory! And we didn’t even have to cheat to win ours!!
Learning about the fight for clean water in Costa Rica with #PCUSA coworkers and peacemakers. Praying PCUSA keeps funding this important work.
“Hope locates itself in the premises that we don’t know what will happen and that in the spaciousness of uncertainty is room to act." Rebecca Solnit
My 2024 Spotify wrap is here with my top artists and songs of the year. New and old music alike. Looking forward to more music in 2025.
Tip of the cap. Day is done
I’m scared
Total dpi
We would have 2 td’s now if your corner doesn’t mug JJ. Good strategy. Annoying
Only the Buckeyes cheat…right? Oh wait…😆
I’m getting nervous. Look’s like the team is too. Gotta score here
Your coach hit him
Targeting
No. Your coach hit him
I’m a huge Bears fan. Flus is the worst coach in the NFL. Caleb was fantastic
Last week, I was elected and installed as Moderator of the Presbytery. We voted to amend the BOO to include sexual orientation and gender identity as part of our rich diversity in Christ. I am pleased that our Presbytery voted to affirm this change and honored to have presided over the vote.
Love, love that book
In Louisville for Moderator’s Training #pcusa
“My God—help me accept how you see me—no matter how beautiful it is.”
A Trappist Nun, prior to death
“We don’t have enemies; we have injuries. We don’t have hate; we have wounds. We don’t have fear; we have the shared ruin of our common human brokenness. Everyone belongs and everyone’s good.” Fr. Greg Boyle in Cherished Belonging