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.
Read MoreThe Matthew 25 Initiative invites us to engage deeply in the call of Christ found in Matthew 25:31–46—to live lives that prioritize compassion, justice, and community. This year, in celebration of Women’s History Month, we turn our focus to three dynamic leaders within the Synod of the Northeast and wider Presbyterian Church whose stories embody the Initiative’s three core focus areas:
Read MoreAs part of the Matthew 25 Initiative, the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo recently hosted an important immigration discussion as part of its commitment to building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty. This conversation is a testament to the church’s dedication to living out the gospel by supporting vulnerable communities, particularly immigrants who face growing challenges due to changing policies and societal attitudes.
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