Multicultural Congregational Support
4th Institute of Multicultural Ministry Building Inclusive Communities
February 16-18, 2012 | princeton, N.j.
Participants will hear about and learn best practices of theological, ethical, social and pastoral frameworks for engaging multicultural ministry as Christian leaders and clergy, particularly in building dialogue and community in the areas of: interracial/ethnic relations and ministry, socio-economic disparities, and gender differences. The institute will close with a panel discussion lead by the leaders of the institute where leaders and the participants will have a chance to share their questions, concerns and hopes of an intentional diverse ministry. Register now and/or read more about the keynote speakers.
13th Annual National Multicultural Conference
April 25-29, 2012 | Charlotte, N.C.
Co-sponsored by the Multicultural Congregational Support office, the Presbyterian Multicultural Network, the Synod of the Mid Atlantic and its North Carolina Presbyteries: Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, New Hope, Salem, and Western North Carolina; and national and regional multicultural congregations, this conference will provide cutting edge training led by motivated and experienced church professionals and practitioners in the field of multicultural church growth, innovative resources in the area of communication and cultural proficiency, and models of vital and growing multicultural congregations.
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Partnership Fund for Multicultural Church Growth with the Presbyterian Multicultural Network
God’s Spirit is at work in the PC(USA), drawing together cultures, generations and peoples from all nations! Contributors to this partnership fund will not only bless other Presbyterian multicultural congregations, but they will also be nurtured themselves by this fund. Contributing partners will be the first beneficiaries of this fund by being eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000. Download a packet and pledge form.
Guide to Essential Resources for Multicultural Congregations
As part of our office’s mission to identify and provide resources meaningful to the growing diversity in the church we have prepared a list of suggested resources, which is available for download.
Get the Racial Ethnic Torch
"The Racial Ethnic Torch" is a periodical published by Racial Ethnic Ministries since 1990, offering news, events and issues of concern to racial ethnic Presbyterians. The "Torch," which is published twice a year in summer and fall, serves as a tool to connect you to new resources and upcoming events, to equip you with information that will bolster your faith life and ministry and to inspire you as we share stories of racial ethnic Presbyterians in the church. To subscribe to the print edition, email Alejandra Sherman.
Download the Racial Ethnic Torch Fall 2011
The Multicultural Church Directory
A multicultural congregation or ministry is one that intentionally recognizes, celebrates and incorporates the gifts of a diverse membership.
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