Newport Presbyterian Church enthusiastically invites members and friends to join in welcoming their 2023 Meekhof lecturer: 
 

Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett,
Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Her challenging topic is: 
"A Bold Vision: How Christians Are Fighting Racism and Poverty."

Dr. Moffett is leading the national Presbyterian church's bold initiative inspired by Jesus's words in Matthew 25: "Just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me." The PC(USA)'s initiative focuses on three areas: 1) Building congregational vitality; 2) Dismantling structural racism; and 3) Eradicating systemic poverty. But what can one church - our church, any church - do to dismantle racism and eradicate poverty? 

Dr. Moffett will speak on Saturday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m., in the sanctuary of Newport Presbyterian Church, followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, and we encourage guests and members of other churches to join with us. Dr. Moffett will also preach on Sunday, February 5 at our 10 a.m. worship service.  Visiting us from PC(USA) headquarters in Louisville, KY, she will also meet on Friday, February 3, from 3 to 6 p.m., for table talks with representatives of various Presbyterian churches in our area that are committed to the  Matthew 25 initiative and can mutually provide some insights and inspiration.

Please register for these events using this link.  Registration is not required, but it helps us to plan.