Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel announce hiring of new director
Rev. (Captain) Lyman M Smith, CHC, USN, Retired, has been named the new Director of Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel..
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Louisville Seminary Receives $64,660 in grants to fund new restorative justice initiative
LOUISVILLE (Louisville Seminary press release) – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary recently received $64,660 in grant funding from the Association of Theological Schools..
Board of Pensions reports successful Benefits Connections
(BOARD OF PENSIONS – Press release) The results are in: The inaugural Benefits Connections events received high marks from participants for contributing..
“No Guns in God’s House” sign project launched for Presbyterian congregations
STONY POINT, NY (Presbyterian Peace Fellowship news release) – Posted on the massive Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is a..
Presbyterian Board of Pensions says healthcare bill won’t diminish essential features of church medical plan
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions press release) — The American Health Care Act (AHCA), passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives, would..
Louisville Seminary President Michael Jinkins announces retirement
LOUISVILLE, KY (LPTS Press release) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary President, the Rev. Dr. Michael Jinkins, announced his retirement during the seminary's spring..
First Presbyterian Fort Worth fully endows service program
SHERMAN, TEXAS (Austin College press release) The Rev. Karl Travis, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, says that the congregation has mission in its DNA and has..
2017 McCormick Prize for Innovation winners announced
CHICAGO, IL (McCormick Seminary press release) McCormick Theological Seminary and the Center for Innovative Ministry are pleased to announce the winning entries..
Centennial anniversary of Presbyterian scouting celebrated and National Scout Jamboree
(Press release) Presbyterians have always been open to service and missions. Before the Boy Scouts of America was formed, some Presbyterian..
Alaska mayor acknowledges PC(USA) apology
UTQIAGVIK, ALASKA (OGA) The mayor of the North Slope Borough in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska, has issued a proclamation acknowledging a recent apology..
Board of Pensions commits $100 million to environmental markets
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions press release) — The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is significantly expanding its commitment to..
Songs of worship: Why we sing to the Lord (Commentary)
This Saturday, Feb. 11, many Jews will celebrate Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Singing, which commemorates one of the most vivid musical..
Open letter from the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus
The National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus issued an open letter Feb. 3 in response to the executive order that President Donald Trump..
San Francisco Theological Seminary Issues Statement Against Trumps Immigration Executive Order
(SFTS PRESS RELEASE) San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) opposes the Trump administration’s executive order of January 27, targeting refugees and particularly singling out refugees..
McCormick President Frank M. Yamada Accepts position as Executive Director of ATS
(McCORMICK SEMINARY PRESS RELEASE) McCormick Theological Seminary President Frank M. Yamada has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Association of..
New Name and Brand for Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
Richfield, Minnesota (PRESS RELEASE from Frontier Fellowship) After 35 years of frontier mission ministry, Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship (PFF) announces its rebranding as Frontier Fellowship,..
Louisville Seminary’s covenant tuition program now fully endowed
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Former PC(USA) Moderator Benjamin Weir dies
OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Moderator Benjamin Weir, who survived 16 months in captivity as a hostage in Lebanon in..
Ben Weir, former General Assembly moderator and once a hostage in Lebanon, dies
This announcement of the death of Ben Weir came Oct. 14 from Debra Avery, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, California...
Faith cannot be washed away
BANÍ, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Hurricane Matthew was like a very bad dream, watching a slow-motion bullet heading toward someone you love, unable..
McFayden named president-elect of Association of Presbyterian Church Educators
RICHMOND, VA — Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden (D.Min’86), academic dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, and professor of Ministry and Leadership Development..
Presbyterian Church of Colombia issues statement in wake of “no” vote on peace proposal
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA Brothers and sisters, friends of the IPC (Iglesia Presbiteriana de Colombia). Receive our greetings in the name of the Prince..
Sarmiento joins The Outreach Foundation Staff
FRANKLIN, TN (The Outreach Foundation) - Juan Sarmiento has been named Associate Director for Mission of The Outreach Foundation. He will officially..
New executive team streamlines decision-making at Board of Pensions
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions) — President Frank C. Spencer has announced a newly formed Executive Team at The Board of Pensions..
Elizabeth M. Little named church consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions) — Elizabeth M. Little has been named Church Consultant for The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church..