Increase Your Cybersecurity with a Few Simple Steps

When we think about October, we often think about fall or the knowledge that Christmas will be upon us soon. Since October 2004, it has also served as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s campaign theme is “See Yourself in Cyber.” Due to our ever-connectedness through smartphones, tablets and computers, cybersecurity is becoming even more critical. New Covenant … Continued

Investment Stewardship Impact Update 2022

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a long history of responsible investing practices, or values-based investing. This dates back to a policy adopted by the General Assembly in 1971. The policy statement included a discussion about investments being “an instrument of mission and includes theological, social and economic considerations.” The basis for this belief is that … Continued

Fossil Fuel Divestment: Guidance on the Recent General Assembly Vote

During the 225th General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), there was significant debate on climate change. While we all agree that the environment is a serious issue that requires meaningful action, the debate specifically centered on what actions the church should take regarding fossil fuel divestment. One of the proposed responses was to divest church investments … Continued