News and Statements
News & Statements
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Immigrants in Detention and Solitary Confinement
Apr 9, 2013
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has recognized the violence and injustice in our nation’s prison and detention systems. Immigrants in detention are particularly vulnerable. Facilities and their ...
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The feasting, witnessing body of Christ
Apr 1, 2013
I was born in the beautiful Pacific island of Guam. As a Filipino American—Pacific Islander—my family and I love to party, swim, dance, sing, and eat. But not just eat. ...
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National Day of Action in Support of Immigration Reform April 10, 2013
Mar 27, 2013
On April 10 religious and secular groups are coordinating efforts to call for immigration reform. Local events are being planned across the country to uplift and support those in Washington, ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly celebrates ministry of departing staff members
Mar 22, 2013
Longtime friends and colleagues of the 14 former staff members of the Office of the General Assembly (OGA)—retiring or leaving as a result of the OGA’s recently-announced restructuring—gathered on March ...
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A letter from PC(USA) leaders on the election of the 226th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis
Mar 14, 2013
In writing to the pope on behalf of the PC(USA), Parsons and Presa are calling upon Presbyterians to join with their sisters and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church in ...
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Office of the General Assembly announces details of reorganization, staffing changes
Mar 6, 2013
In approving a new structure and leadership design for the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) on February 27, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) simultaneously ...
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