Friday, June 5, 2015

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer. How often have you wondered, where are the young adults in the PC(USA)? Wonder no longer. The 2014 Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is devoted to the theme of young adults in the church. Its stories, many told by young adults, lift up how Presbyterians of all ages are engaging and joining with Presbyterian young adults in reforming the church for Christ’s mission.


Today in the Mission Yearbook: June 5, 2015

SYNOD OF THE COVENANT - One clear expression of the Synod of the Covenant’s commitment to compassionate and prophetic discipleship is its Cabinet on Ethnic Church Affairs (CECA). This year CECA is celebrating 43 years of “advocating and collaborating for, and seeking liberation, justice, and reconciliation on behalf of, the community of Christ throughout the world.”

Historically, CECA has carried out its work through four racial-ethnic caucuses: African American; Asian American; Hispanic/Latino American, and Native American. In 2013 it gladly welcomed a Middle Eastern American caucus. All five caucuses come together twice a year to build community and make decisions that fulfill CECA’s mission ...

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