11th Annual National Multicultural Church Conference
“The water flows out of the Temple, becoming deeper and wider as it spreads… it is a source of healing and health, life flourishing.” (Ezekiel 47)
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual National Multicultural Church Conference, May 26-30, 2010 in Chicago with pre-conferences on May 26 to 27. This year’s conference explores the theme, “H20: Deepening our Faith, Widening our Culture” focusing on the biblical vision of Ezekiel 47:1-12.
Read more about the pre-conference and conference program.
Share the word — download a flier. 
Learn more about the event — download the registration book
Apply for a Congregational Grant
The Multicultural Congregational Support Office would like to offer a congregational grant to Presbyterian churches that are multicultural or seeking to become multicultural. This grant should be used to further your church’s mission to become more multicultural. By filling out this application, the applicant agrees to send in a follow-up letter detailing how the grant helped them to further their mission.
Download the application.
Now Accepting Submissions!
Multicultural Church Story Contest 2010
The office of Multicultural Congregational Support invites multicultural churches (or presbytery teams) to submit their stories of ministry. The purpose of this contest is to provide diverse models of multicultural churches to the PC(USA) nationwide. Entry deadline is August 30, 2010. First prize winners receive grants of $1000. Find out how to enter.
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 letter to partners.
"Follow the Leader: Imitating God"
Multicultural Youth Conference
Mo-Ranch Conference Center, Hunt, Texas
July 8-11, 2010
"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us." (Ephesians 5:1-2)
You are invited to the 2010 Multicultural Youth Conference!
2008 Multicultural Youth Conference. Photo by Andy Anzaldua Enjoy four days of vibrant worship, fellowship and small groups set within the beauty of the Texas hill country. One event unique to the Multicultural Youth Conference is the Cultural Celebration, a time to share the richness and uniqueness of your ethnic culture through song, dance and drama. There is also a time to share food from your ethnic group. Upon registration for the conference, you will receive a packet with more details about this amazing event. [Read more]
The Multicultural Church Directory
A multicultural congregation or ministry is one that intentionally recognizes, celebrates and incorporates the gifts of a diverse membership:
- In worship (utilizing languages, art and diverse theological expressions).
- In leadership and ministry (power sharing in session, church committees and decision-making processes).
- In evangelism (providing the good news in a cup that people recognize with great appreciation and sensitivity to their cultural and traditional backgrounds).
If your church engages in any of the above ministries, we would love to hear from you. Please help us tell your story as we work to locate the vital multicultural congregations in the PC(USA). [Read more]
 Guide to Essential Resources for Multicultural Congregations
Download a pdf of our new list of suggested resources, which was prepared as part of our office’s mission to identify and provide resources meaningful to the growing diversity in the church.
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