Black. Indigenous. People of Color. BIPOC. Each of these terms brings up a plethora of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They are just people. People who happen to have ancestral ties to subsaharan Africa. People whose ancestors, over multiple generations, lived in a particular part of the world before invasion or colonization. People who too often face discrimination, […]
Social Justice and the Role of Liberation Theology
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4: 18-19. Liberation Theology. What is it? How […]
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism
March 22, 2021 To the Presbytery of Baltimore: We, the Dismantling Racism Team of the Baltimore Presbytery, are grieving the shootings last week in Atlanta, Georgia that killed eight innocent people, including six Asian women. We condemn these acts of violence and the increasing anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) racism in the United States. […]
Care of Creation as part of the Church’s Mission
As most Presbyterians know, the Book of Order is the set of core documents that serves as the definitive “rule book” for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) But did you know that in 2016 the General Assembly amended it to include creation care as an example of ministry by its members? It reads: “Membership in the […]
Today’s Presbyterian Board of Lady Managers
The following tribute video to the Board of Lady Managers on their 140th Anniversary in 2017 was made by GBMC. Latest News Partly founded by Presbyterians, The Greater Baltimore Medical Center continues to be supported by Presbyterian Boards. As a community hospital, it was awarded the coveted 2020 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, becoming the […]
Vaccinations and our Presbytery
A Statement from Steering Cabinet, January 2021 Whereas the coronavirus pandemic is not over, new more contagious strains are circulating, and it will need all of our cooperation and determination to help it eventually come to an end, and whereas vaccines are coming available for the state of Maryland, the Steering Cabinet of Baltimore Presbytery […]
“Rise Against Hunger”
Susquehanna Parish News The eleven churches of the Susquehanna Ministry Group are working together to feed 10,000 people on February 27, 2021. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40 Those words from Jesus are the driving […]
Love comes down at Christmas
How many Christmases do you celebrate? Growing up there were at least 2 Christmas celebrations in my household – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve was all about the worship service and an evening with close family and friends. Christmas Day was for the presents, feasting and having fun. Through the years, I have […]
Improvements to Mission Program Grants
Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce that beginning in 2021 the Office of Mission Program Grants will offer three improved grants that support 1001 New Worshiping Communities. You can find basic eligibility and submission information here (pdf) 2021 Submission and Review Dates (pdf) A full-description and resources can be found on our web site. […]
Celebrate ‘Kwanzaa for ALL of Us’
Please join the In The Loop ministry group online, December 30, at 6:30 pm, as we light the candles and celebrate the 5th day of Kwanzaa — Nia (Purpose)! Register Here Kwanzaa. It’s an African American Holiday that spans the seven days after Christmas, from December 26th to January 1st. No, it is not a replacement for […]