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We call on congressional leaders to introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act and pass it as an amendment to the Omnibus bill. We MUST keep fighting to support our Afghan neighbors. #PasstheAAA Press release: cwsglobal.org/press-releases…

The U.S. asylum system remains in crisis, causing profound harm to far too many people who are simply seeking safety. Join us on 12/14 to learn more about the current state of asylum + how you can help #WelcomeWithDignity. RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/AsylumDec14Zoom #Faith4Asylum

For #Advent, our colleagues at @PDACares have compiled a list of resources on welcoming immigrants and refugees as a church. They provide a theological grounding and actions you can take in the season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. presbyterianmission.org/pda-blog/2022/…

We signed a letter with our @actclimate & interfaith partners asking leaders at #COP27 to commit to loss & damage financing, gender equity and more ambitious climate targets: ow.ly/9uf950LH4Ox Our @presbyhunger and @PDACares colleagues also signed. #ACT4Climate

Christian Brooks, from the Presbyterian Church (USA), reflects on her work at #COP27, and how faith informs her sense of unified advocacy for the climate. #WCC #ClimateAction @Presbyterian @PCUSAWashington ➡️ oikoumene.org/news/christian…

Join ACT for the #COP27 launch of the new Multi-Faith/Multi-Sector alliance; amplifying climate justice work in faith networks. actalliance.org/act-news/new-m… Wednesday, November 16, 14:00 Cairo time. To join online: youtube.com/watch?v=nHKbYD… #ACT4Climate PHOTO: Albin Hillert/LWF

It's Gender day at #COP27 , and our members have a lot to say about how gender justice is needed for climate justice. Here is a blog telling more by ACT member Margareta Koltai of Act Church of Sweden. actalliance.org/act-news/cop27… #ACT4Climate PHOTO: Paul Jeffrey/ACT

Our own Rev. Jimmie Hawkins is being interviewed by David Barnhart of @PDACares today! David & his crew are in DC this week to film a documentary about environmental racism. Our office conference room has been transformed!

Presbyterians concerned about global warming headed to UN Climate Conference in Egypt #COP27 presbyterianmission.org/story/presbyte… @PCUSAWashington @Presbyterian @PresbyEarthCare @greenfaithworld @interfaithpower @presbyhunger @PDACares

We're headed to #COP27! COP is an annual gathering of world leaders on reducing & adapting to #climatechange. We will be there w/ our UN ministry, @presbyhunger & @PDACares to observe the discussions and raise a voice for climate justice. Learn more: ow.ly/32CH50LsuYU

With help from @PDACares & the Presbytery of Western Kentucky, a congregation decided to use its under-utilized building as a host site for volunteers assisting with recovery from the tornadoes that devastated the Midwest last December. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q01r8Rk20 #PCUSA

Although@POTUS promised a humane asylum system, his administration is continuing the U.S. govt’s attacks on asylum. The right to asylum should not be limited based on nationality, financial means, or ties to the United States. Take action: votervoice.net/PCUSA/Campaign… #RestoreAsylum

This year, over 850 migrants have lost their lives while trying to cross the US-MX border in search of safety. That's over 850 friends, parents, and siblings who uniquely reflect the divine. That's 850 irreplaceable lives, an incalculable and tragically avoidable loss.

Have you heard about the "Debt, Disaster and Corruption" webinar? There's still time to register for the Nov. 3 discussion about global debt systems and how they contribute to poverty. presbyterianmission.org/story/nov-3-we…

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s Story Productions is at work on a new film looking at the impacts of industrial pollution and environmental racism. Learn more about the documentary from @PDACares here: hubs.ly/Q01qnkhz0 #PCUSA #EnvironmentalConcerns

Have you registered for the Global Debt webinar series? The first webinar will feature panelists from Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka, who will share the impacts of debt on their countries. (Spanish interpretation will be available.) Learn more: bit.ly/3T0Llnv #PCUSA

A group from Seneca, SC received flood buckets after a deadly tornado in 2020. 2.5 yrs later, they are paying it forward. Read more: presbyterianmission.org/pda-blog/2022/…

“We appreciate all the prayers; so many people have expressed that they’re praying for us,” she said. “During the storm, I was getting messages from PDA, so I just appreciate our connectional nature.” ow.ly/hHnZ50L5MwC

Hurricanes are becoming more frequent & severe. We must prepare for these broad and anticipated catastrophes that have not yet formed. Give today to enable our response, from emergency needs through the long-term recovery phase. bit.ly/3V3jSTy

#PCUSA Stated Clerk calls on Presbyterians to pray for those impacted by recent hurricanes - bit.ly/3fDiirx @PDACares