PW Horizons Bible Study

The Presbyterian Women are launching their 2020–2021 PW/Horizons Bible study, "Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament." We welcome you to join our monthly Bible Study with any of our Circle small study groups or the Women-At-Large. For meeting information and to purchase a study book, contact one of the Circle Leaders or a Women-at-Large Liaison, or send an email to: 

PW.Preschurch@gmail.com.

Wednesday Bible Study Resumes

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Our beloved "rabbi," Elder Amie Peters, is ready to resume leading us through the Word! Wednesday morning and evening Bible study classes will resume this coming Wednesday, September 16, 2020. The morning session will begin at 11:00 am, and the evening session at 7:30 pm. Registration is not required, and all are welcome to attend. You may attend by clicking the following embedded links for the morning or evening session (password is below); by going to the Zoom website or opening the Zoom app on your computer, tablet or smartphone, or by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering the following information (the password is the same for both sessions):

Meeting ID, Wednesday Morning Session: 812 2627 4786

Meeting ID, Wednesday Evening Session: 878 0789 1174

Password (same for both sessions): 085138

PRESBYTERIAN WEEK OF ACTION

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“To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” — Proverbs 21:3

“God sends the Church to work for justice in the world: exercising its power for the common good; dealing honestly in personal and public spheres; seeking dignity and freedom for all people…” — Book of Order, W-5.0304

STATEMENT FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA):

It is abundantly clear through the gospel narrative and the greater witness of the Bible, that God has called us, as people of faith, to seek justice for those most marginalized in our world. As a Matthew 25 denomination, it is the vision of our church to eradicate white supremacy and dismantle institutionalized racism. Furthermore, in an effort to do the “hands & feet” work the Lord ordains, we must act and bear witness to the gospel in these crucial times.

The PC(USA) staff expressed a deep yearning to be more engaged in responding to the murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who died at the hands of the police and racism. From this need has come the “Bearing Witness” working group which has participation from the Presbyterian Mission Agency, Office of the General Assembly, Administrative Services Group and Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. From this group a number of strategies are being formulated to provide advocacy campaigns, education initiatives and opportunities to join with community efforts organized by the Movement for Black Lives, Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice, the Bail Project and other grassroots groups.

As a centerpiece of this movement, we will host a Presbyterian Week of Action. This endeavor is structured to provide a public witness that facilitates education, visibility, and action that reinforces our PC(USA) statements and policy around the support of eradicating racism and acknowledging that God loves all Black lives. By joining together as national staff and the greater church, we hope to provide faithful leadership in the area of justice, love, and equality within our denomination and communities.

Bearing Witness is an ongoing collaborative effort of the PC(USA) to dismantle structural racism. To stay connected to our efforts following the Week of Action, head to our Bearing Witness webpage.