NYC Presbytery Seeks an Advocate for Justice Ministries

The Presbytery of New York City (PNYC) encompasses the geographic boundaries of the City of New York: the five boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

In our 92 congregations and 11 new worshiping communities and fellowships, we welcome nearly 14,000 members in worship, mission and service to our city and beyond.

We are a part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Synod of the Northeast.

PNYC is committed to the Matthew 25 Initiative, which is:

• Increase Congregational Vitality

• Dismantle Structural Racism

• Eradicate Systemic Poverty

The Justice Ministries Committee (JMC) identifies, recommends, advocates for and helps facilitate Justice Ministries that help PNYC to achieve the goals of being a Matthew 25 organization.

The primary justice ministries that JMC supports at present are:

• Criminal Justice Reform

• Immigration Reform

• Low Income Housing and Homeless Programs

The position description describes the responsibilities involved and desired skills.


If you are interested, email your resume to: JusticeAdvocate@presbynyc.org.
Questions may also be sent to that address.

Rev. Dr. Charles L. Howard and Black Theology

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On October 22, PHS welcomed The Reverend Dr. Charles Lattimore Howard for a conversation about Black Theology and its role in mass movements of the past and today.

Black Theology as a discipline can be traced back at least to the civil rights movements of the 1950s and has had a significant impact on seminarians, scholars, activists, and everyone in between since that time period. This conversation will explore the rich history of Black Theology and the theological implications of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Charles L. Howard is the University Chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater. Prior to his return to Penn, he served as a chaplain in hospice and hospital and as a street outreach worker to individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.

Click below to watch the session.

WORSHIP SERVICE . SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2020

QUEENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COLLABORATIVE

PASTOR WELDON SMITH, PRESIDING

Order of Worship - Sunday, November 15, 2020, 11:00 AM

1a Meditative Selection - Spiritual ………”He’s Got The Whole World in His Hand”
Ms. Erica Liburd Minister Arthur Blocker, Presbyterian Church of St. Albans Brother Dave McLaughlin, piano

1b.Greeting – Liturgist – Elder Jeffrey Reid
Psalm 94 verse 19 assures us that, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

2. Hymn of Praise………………..………………….“Come Ye Thankful People Come”

3. Prayer: (inclusive of Invocation, Confession, and Affirmation – Elder Jeffrey Reid, Chaplain Junie Longford

4. Musical Selection – Inspirational ..................“Eternal Life” ~ Ms. Erica Liburd

5. The Prayer for All People and Churches ……… …… Minister Hale Thompson Hollis Presbyterian Church The Lord’s Prayer – Duet ………………. Brother Samuel Clarke/ Ms. Erica Liburd

6. God’s Holy Word ………………………. Old Testament – Numbers 13: 1-2, 25-33 New Testament- Mark 4: 35-41 Read by Pastor Weldon Smith

7. Sermonic Solo ……………. “Jesus Is The Cornerstone” ~ Brother Samuel Clarke Men’s Ensemble

8. Sermon .………………………...……… “Walking With Fear” ~ Pastor Weldon Smith Presbyterian Church of St. Albans (Sermon includes invitation)

9. Discipleship Selection …………….…“This Is My Desire” ~ Brother Samuel Clarke Men’s Ensemble

10. Reaffirmation of Faith ……….……………………….……….. The Apostles’ Creed

11. Announcements…………………….…… …………… Liturgist, Elder Jeffrey Reid

12a.Benediction – “Three Fold Amen”……………....................

12b. Closing Hymn ……. “I Trust In God/My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me”

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