The Presbyterian-related Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania was recently named a national “College of Distinction” for the third consecutive year in recognition for its educational practices. The university requires that all students are active in community activities as well as academics to receive a degree.  … [Read more...]

Maria Ikan was a long-time mission partner in the Philippines. She served 60 years. Even after her retirement she was assigned to an outreach ministry in the remote area of Guyong. She had to walk to get there. She was one of eight heroes honored at the quadrennial General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines in May. She died in April — three days after she learned of her selection. Her children said she was “filled with joy at the news of her selection.” … [Read more...]

The Outreach Foundation in Tennessee has reported on what they have done for two years in the Middle East. They sent money to church partners in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan for food, water, medicine and health care and for rebuilding churches.  … [Read more...]