Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Today in the Mission Yearbook - Meet a PC(USA) congregation in North Carolina that’s been doing social justice ministry for decades

Learn about the advocacy ministry of Saint James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro through this eight-minute video

June 13, 2023

Video URL: https://vimeo.com/815050821

Saint James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been involved in social justice ministry “from its inception,” Ruling Elder Mildred Powell says.

By clicking the link above, you can learn about the work of the Saint James Social Justice Advocacy Ministry, including new initiatives to address issues such as infant mortality and how to train young people for advocacy work.

Saint James Presbyterian Church was one of the first churches to join in the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Matthew 25 vision to eradicate systemic poverty, dismantle structural racism and build congregational vitality.

Visit pcusa.org/matthew25 to learn more.

Rich Copley, Multimedia Producer, Presbyterian Mission Agency

Today’s Focus: Saint James Presbyterian Church Advocacy Ministry in Greensboro

Let us join in prayer for:

PC(USA) Agencies’ Staff
Jeffrey Eddings, Associate, Coaching & Spiritual Formation, 1001 New Worshiping Communities, Presbyterian Mission Agency
Anna Edlin, Systems & Delivery Support Officer, Trust Services, Presbyterian Foundation

Let us pray

Teach us to be faithful, O Lord, in hearing your call day by day and in responding with heartfelt obedience, that we may help establish your kingdom in every heart, within each community and all around the world. Amen.

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