Matthew 25 In Action: “Community Love Day” at New Mercy Church Brings Grace to the Streets of Hackensack
The Matthew 25 Initiative reminds us that the heart of the gospel is not found only in words, but in action—in how we live, how we love, and how we serve. New Mercy Community Church in Hackensack, New Jersey, embodies this calling powerfully through its beloved ministry: Community Love Day. This vibrant, grassroots outreach aligns beautifully with all three focus areas of the Matthew 25 Initiative: Building Congregational Vitality, Dismantling Structural Racism, and Eradicating Systemic Poverty.
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Matthew 25 In Action: Hope Day Hempstead 2025 – Hospitality That Transforms
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the parking lot of Christ’s First Presbyterian Church (CFPC) in Hempstead, NY was transformed into a vibrant festival of hope, healing, and hospitality as the congregation hosted its first-ever Hope Day event.
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Matthew 25 In Action: Celebrating Love and Inclusion at the First Annual Presbytery-Wide Pride Service
On June 1st, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church will make history by hosting the 1st Annual Presbytery-Wide Pride Service, an event that embodies the heart of the Matthew 25 Initiative—affirming that what we do matters to God and how we treat others is important to God.
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