PC(USA) digest of stories for July 27–August 2, 2016

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee meets in Chicago
Committee considers future action concerning Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center

Board to consider suspending search for new Presbyterian Mission Agency executive director
The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) is recommending that the Board suspend its search for a new Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) executive director.

Synod School 2016
Lakes and Prairies’ week-long midsummer ministry draws 630

Presbyterian Mission Agency celebrates Team Refugees at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Church calls team inspirational

Peacemaker to share the struggles of reaching a lasting peace in Colombia
Rev. Luis Fernando Sanmiguel is among peacemakers visiting the US this fall

Mustard Seed Project plants a seed for ‘religious nones’
Roswell Presbyterian Church launches a new worshiping community in northern Atlanta

Food and health crisis worsens for people in capital of South Sudan
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds with $50,000 in relief funds

Speaking out about deeper matters of race
Diverse group of pastors work to empower residents in West Louisville

Former General Assembly vice moderator, Floyd N. Rhodes, dies at age 83
Faithful advocate for social justice served churches, mid councils, and PC(USA) national officesc

Hunger Action Advocate encourages churches to get involved
Jessica Fitzgerald says there are no excuses when it comes to ending hunger

World Day Against Trafficking Persons is July 30
Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations joins call to end human trafficking

Former General Assembly vice moderator, Floyd N. Rhodes, dies at age 83
Faithful advocate for social justice served churches, mid councils, and PC(USA) national offices

Korean Christians advocate for lasting peace on Peninsula
As ceasefire commemorates 63rd year, churches seek end to conflict