Resources
Looking for information on women's theology or worship planning materials? Want insight into how to use exclusive and expansive language? Looking for enriching materials for yourself or your congregation? Check out our newly-produced resources from Racial Ethnic and Women's Ministry. Are you looking for a resource you don't see here. Email us.
Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday
On Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday March 6, 2016, we honor women who contribute their gifts to the church and community, lifting up issues of women's rights and the role of women in our communities and the world.
The resource is available in the November/December 2015 issue of Horizons magazine and for free from Presbyterian Distribution Service (PDS) -- 800-524-2612; www.pcusa.org/store, item 27-501-16-001. Order the November/December magazine from PDS, item HZN15250, $4 plus shipping. Bulletin covers are available from PDS, item 27-501-16-002; $5 for a pack of 25, or as free downloads below.
The Celebrate the Gifts materials are available for download and printed copies:
A resource that includes a worship service with a call to worship, prayer of confession, suggested hymns, suggested scripture readings and a litany of remembrance and renewal. Preaching and program suggestions. Recommended resources for further study. Download Resource
La versión en Español del recurso para la Celebración de los Dones de las Mujeres puede ser descargada aquí - Download Resource
Bulletin Covers Download Resource
Flier Download Resource
2013-2014 Horizon's Bible Study: An Abiding Hope
Racial Ethnic & New Immigrant Initiative
Racial Ethnic Torch — past editions
Twelve Dynamic New Racial Ethnic & New Immigrant Communities of Faith
Women of Faith book — order online
Explore 10 Dynamic New Racial Ethnic and New Immigrant Worshipping Communities
New immigrant worshiping communities are the fastest-growing communities of faith in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Download the Booklet to read more.
“A concern for inclusive language bespeaks the church’s emerging conviction both that the diversity of the people of God is to be acknowledged and embraced in such a way that all may feel included, as well as the realization that every reference to God is limited in its capacity to express the reality and mystery of the One who has so variously encountered us.”
~ Definitions and Guidelines on Inclusive Language, 197th General Assembly (1985), PCUSA, Advisory Council on Discipleship and Worship, Council on Theology and Culture
Well Chosen Words - download now
Addressing Violence Against Women and Children on the Mexico-U.S. Border
The Murdered Women of Juarez
Just across the U.S. border in Juarez, Mexico, women have been abused, tortured, and murdered. Learn about their plight and what YOU can do to help them.
The Racial Ethnic Torch
Summer 2015
In this issue of the Racial Ethnic Torch, we preview Big Tent 2015 and lift up the work that Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a whole, is doing as we strive to be more culturally humble. We explore the importance of using inclusive and expansive language, and the impact that power, privilege and justice have in our lives and in society, and in our antiracism work. Read online or download here.
