Recently a Presbyterian woman from Houston showed up in a church several hundred miles away for the confirmation of her godchild. One of her friends asked, “Doesn’t it cost a lot for you when you have so many godchildren?” She answered: “No. I don’t give them money or presents, I give them me. I call them once a week. I send cards and notes. I listen to them and sometimes offer advice. I expect them to care and to respond.” … [Read more...]

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering usually taken up around Easter is a huge success as a special offering. This year the needs from natural disasters have been heavy and Presbyterians are usually among the first to help and remain the longest. This offering is 70 years old. … [Read more...]

A lot of Presbyterian churches honor graduates each year. Trinity Church in Topeka, Kansas, does a great job. On Graduate Sunday they honor the graduates of eighth grade, high school and college. A card basket is available to leave greetings for the graduates. Graduates and their families then stay for a special meal. … [Read more...]