Charlotte churches regroup after long week of demonstrations, unrest

PC(USA) pastors and presbytery respond to community needs and look forward

by Gregg Brekke | Presbyterian News Service
Jessica Patchett (second from left), associate pastor of Christian education at Covernant Presbyterian Church, gathered with other clergywomen Friday evening, September 23, 2106, to support protesters on the streets of Charlotte. (Photo provided)

LOUISVILLE – Although the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina are now quiet following protests in response to the September 20 shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott by police, area Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors say the historic and deep-seated sentiment that fostered unrest after this killing remains. Read more…