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Philos Action League Mobilizes Against Antisemitic Presbyterian Church USA Vote

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 28th,members of the Philos Action League, joined by representatives from Pathways for Peace , Combat Antisemitism Movement , and the Anti-Defamation League ,demonstrated outside Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) headquarters in a Sidewalk Stand against Antisemitism and in support of Israel's right toself-determination.

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 28th,members of the Philos Action League, joined by representatives from Pathways for Peace , Combat Antisemitism Movement , and the Anti-Defamation League ,demonstrated outside Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) headquarters in a Sidewalk Stand against Antisemitism and in support of Israel's right toself-determination.
  • The group confronted delegates arriving at the PCUSA'sheadquarterstovote on a controversial resolution to condemn Israel for its laws, policies, and practices they charge constitute apartheid.
  • Yesterday'scommitteevote was just the latest in a string of anti-Israel measures the PCUSA has taken up since 2004, including multiple efforts linked to the BDS movement.
  • Philos Action League is a membership community of Christians who are committed to showing up, physically, in solidarity and friendship with the Jewish community when an act of antisemitism happens.

Handbook for congregations helps the faithful increase vaccinations

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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is the title of a new handbook that will help congregations reach out to the unvaccinated, offering information and support for getting the COVID-19 shot.

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  • is the title of a new handbook that will help congregations reach out to the unvaccinated, offering information and support for getting the COVID-19 shot.
  • Congregations are uniquely poised to help, as many of them are located in areas that are under-vaccinated or "socially vulnerable."
  • This handbook takes a different tack, advocating compassion, curiosity, and a willingness to listen in talking with the unvaccinated.
  • This handbook helps congregations take a more compassionate approach."

PSS Names Three New Board Members

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Brillant will join existing Board members Christina Pagano, Treasurer Andy Craven, Secretary Patricia Nunez and President Martha Ferry as members of the Audit Committee.

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  • Brillant will join existing Board members Christina Pagano, Treasurer Andy Craven, Secretary Patricia Nunez and President Martha Ferry as members of the Audit Committee.
  • Chui and Mee have been named to the Nominating Committee, joining Pagano, Ferry and Vice President Josie Lawrence.
  • PSS Executive Director Rimas Jasin welcomed the Board expansion, noting, "It is incredibly important to have a wide array of skill-sets and expertise on a nonprofit board, and these new additions to the board definitely achieve that."
  • Chui comes to the PSS Board after serving on the Presbytery of New York City's Board of Trustees (member of the Presbyterian Church-USA) for six years, a tenure that gives him a unique perspective on social service outreach in New York City.