PC(USA) Young Adult Advisory Delegates struggle to reconcile differences
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Speaking publicly for the first time together, partners from Egypt, Costa Rica and Argentina described the impact of losing mission co-workers and questioned who benefited from the changes.
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Presbyterian politicians mix faith with their civic service
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Lilly Endowment grants foster ministry and mission across the PC(USA)
Funding seeds programs at seminaries, synods and in agencies.
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Holy dissent: Presbyterians speak out about the Trump administration’s policies
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All Book of Order amendments recommended by GA 226 pass
Final votes on Tuesday approve ordination exam question 24-C.
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South Pittsburgh pastor takes the long view of service to the community
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MRTI adds 10 fossil fuel companies, four countries to divestment list
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