Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and per capita
LOUISVILLE (OGA) Not counting the Trinity, of course, the most important thing that binds Presbyterians is per capita, that universal funding source drawn..
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Stated Clerk issues statement on acts of genocide globally
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Stated Clerk urges Congress to welcome refugees and ensure children have lawyers in immigration court
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PC(USA) Stated Clerk calls for repeal of discriminatory N.C. law
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PC(USA) Stated Clerk urges president to attend signing for climate change agreement
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The hard work of reconciliation (Stated clerk’s March column)
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Sustainable ministry results from sustainable souls (stated clerk’s column)
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PC(USA) stated clerk appeals to president to end raids
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PC(USA) Stated Clerk responds to questions on Trump’s membership
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Choose welcome (Stated clerk’s column)
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Choose welcome, not fear
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Rosa Robles Loreto goes home after 461 days in sanctuary
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Stated Clerk urges Kerry to help stop violence in Israel, Occupied Territories
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Stated Clerk issues letter to Trump on refugees, immigrants
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Use your influence (Stated clerk’s column)
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Refugee and asylum-seeker crisis reaches critical proportions: Opinion piece from head of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Stated Clerk releases Labor Day statement, worship resources
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Stated Clerk announces decision not to stand for third term
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Stated Clerk responds to the creation of ‘Muslim-free Zones’
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