Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People

06/24/2026

Congratulations to Selma Jackson, National SDOP’s former chair on her nomination to receive the Women of Faith Award!

“I believe that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can be all the more what it has always been at its best: an agent of God's grace that embodies Christ's love in a world desperate for hope,” the Rev. Adele Langworthy said when asked about her hope for the future of the PC(USA). During the 227th G...

06/11/2026

Women Meeting Space, an NGO organization in Panama has developed a project that seeks to strengthen their capacities to sustain and expand their struggle and demand for a life free of violence for women, girls, and adolescents in Panama. This space aims to develop tools for early recognition of violence, bodily autonomy, and menstrual management free from shame, stigma, or silence. They just concluded a workshop named "Moon Cycles | School of Menstrual Education". A space designed for adolescents aged 12 to 17, where they talked about the women bodies, menstrual cycles, and self-care from a respectful, loving, and taboo-free perspective. Mark DavisCarolyn GriceAlonzo JohnsonMargaret MwaleClara Nunez

06/09/2026

What a delight to help lead worship this morning at the Presbyterian Church of Danville. Two weeks ago I shared the documentary about our SSDOP work in Panamá made by Abner Veltier and Ileana López with a Sunday morning class. I was asked back to preach and I had the opportunity to share more about One Great Hour of Sharing and the work of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP). And, I presided at the Table for the first time since my retirement. It was a lovely time with new friends. Thank you Sean Gladding, their pastor, for this opportunity. Please check out the trailer for the documentary found in this post, or watch the entire documentary.
Qué alegría fue ayudar a dirigir la adoración esta mañana en la Iglesia Presbiteriana de Danville. Hace dos semanas compartí con una clase dominical el documental sobre nuestra labor del SDOP en Panamá, realizado por Abner Veltier e Ileana López. Me invitaron nuevamente a predicar y tuve la oportunidad de hablar más sobre la campaña *One Great Hour of Sharing* y el trabajo del Comité Presbiteriano para el Autodesarrollo de las Personas (ADP). Además, presidí la Mesa de la Comunión por primera vez desde mi jubilación. Fue un momento maravilloso junto a nuevos amigos. Gracias a Sean Gladding, su pastor, por esta oportunidad. Los invito a ver el avance del documental incluido en esta publicación o a ver el documental completo.
The documentary - https://youtu.be/cQ0f9NZUObk
The Trailer. - https://f.io/X3fo4Un3

06/04/2026

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Save the date! The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People is excited to announce the return of its "The Struggle is Real" webinar series this September.

Join us on the first Thursday of each month from September through November to engage with experts, make connections, and foster awareness on issues surrounding affordability. We will feature partners and specialists who will offer resources, guidance, and support as you navigate your next steps.

Stay tuned for more information!

06/01/2026

Grants are available for Community Grassroots Groups!
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
If you want to learn more, attend a FREE Community Grant Workshop on Friday, July 24, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time at YA-YA-Network. Address: 135 W 36th St. PH, New York, NY 10018.
Light refreshments will be served, don't miss it!
To register: [email protected] (Please indicate your name, organization & number of people in your party)

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05/28/2026

Below earlier today with Presbyterian Hunger Program colleagues & their Advisory Committee Members on a visit to the Common Earth Gardens Incubator Farm.

The network of community-led gardens empowers families in working towards food security & to supplement their income from selling some of their produce. In 2025 SDOP awarded a similar type group La Minga Community Farm a grant. Its member growers cultivate 7 acres & equally share in the labor and harvest.

05/18/2026

Thanks to a team of PCUSA colleagues & community partners, the screening of the documentary “Evicting the American Dream” a joint project of Counter Stories Productions & Presbyterian Disaster Assistance & the follow up panel discussion last Thursday went great! Panelists included Clare Wallace & Jonet Wright both from South Louisville Community Ministries, George Wallace from Coalition for the Homeless and Heather Ford from Americana World Community Center. Rev. Dr. Angela Johnson pastor of Smoketown’s Grace Presbyterian Church moderated the panel. Kudos to all involved in helping make this event a success including St. John Vianney Catholic Church who hosted the event. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance; Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Alonzo Johnson; Nina Demers; Clara Nunez; Teresa Bidart; Mark Davis; Delores Adams; Americana Community Center, Inc.; Mid-Kentucky Presbytery;

05/08/2026

You're invited to a free screening of "Evicting the American Dream" on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm in Louisville, KY.

"Evicting the American Dream," a documentary produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Counter Stories Productions, amplifies the voices and stories of children and families confronting eviction and homelessness. Through additional interviews with pediatric psychologists, social workers, tenant rights organizations, housing authority officials, and eviction lawyers, this film explores the root causes and systemic issues that perpetuate this epidemic.

The screening will include a panel discussion and light refreshments will be served.

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04frGmK0

04/22/2026

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You're invited to a free screening of "Evicting the American Dream" on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm in Louisville, KY.

"Evicting the American Dream," a documentary produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Counter Stories Productions, amplifies the voices and stories of children and families confronting eviction and homelessness. Through additional interviews with pediatric psychologists, social workers, tenant rights organizations, housing authority officials, and eviction lawyers, this film explores the root causes and systemic issues that perpetuate this epidemic.

The screening will include a panel discussion and light refreshments will be served.

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04d4Swq0