News from Presbyterian World Mission – June 2020

Mission Matters Kurt Esslinger, mission co-worker in South Korea, writes this month’s Mission Matters column, "Global solidarity to end the Korean War: ‘70 years is quite long enough.’" (Photo courtesy of Kurt Esslinger) Read mission matters →

Mission co-workers finding new ways to serve global partners Presbyterian mission co-workers who serve 40 countries around the world are either back in the United States or are sheltering in place in their country of service. But their work has not stopped — far from it. (Photo by Gerardo Oberman) Read more → Hong Kong turns from one crisis to another In Hong Kong, new cases of COVID-19 have dwindled to a handful in recent weeks. Concern has now shifted to China’s plan to impose a tough new national security law. Read more →

PIASS staff works together to solve COVID-19 economic crisis The Rev. Kay Day, mission co-worker in Rwanda, believes she has witnessed true integrity in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kathy Melvin) Read more →

Support mission co-workers Just as Presbyterians across the nation are charged to stand against racism in all its insidious forms, especially in such turbulent times as these, so are our international mission co-workers called to address racial injustices both in the U.S. and where they serve. As a former small church pastor, the Rev. Paula Cooper, regional liaison for East Central Africa — resourcing churches and institutions in Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia — has always been committed to honoring and promoting the dignity of all God’s people. Your gift to our general mission co-worker sending and support will ensure that Cooper and others continue to witness and work in the struggle for racial justice. Give online →

Sudan/South Sudan Mission Network to meet virtually in June The Sudan/South Sudan Mission Network will hold a virtual meeting from 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–3 p.m. (ET) June 29 and 30. Email for details → Take part in historic virtual New Wilmington Mission Conference, July 17–19 For the first time in its 115-year history, the New Wilmington Mission Conference will meet online, July 17–19. Programming will be provided for all ages, and there will be no charge to participate in the 2020 conference. Read more →

Matthew 25 — Actively engaged in the world The Matthew 25 invitation officially launched in April 2019. A little over a year later, there are more than 500 churches, groups and mid councils that have made the commitment to become a Matthew 25 church and work toward building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty. Learn more →

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Global partners provide COVID-19 resources Presbyterian World Mission has compiled a live document that contains many messages related to COVID-19 and resources from our global partners. They wanted to share words of encouragement and compassion with U.S. partners during this difficult time. This document is updated regularly. (Getty Images) View the resources →

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