PC(USA) Board of Pensions waives dues payments for Puerto Rico presbyteries, churches
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Hurricane Maria bulletin insert
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50 Years at 425 Lombard: Presbyterian Historical Society marks half-century at its Philadelphia home
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An open letter from the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
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Board of pensions extends prayers, assistance information to Harvey victims
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Hurricane Harvey bulletin insert
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Cigna extends assistance to all Harvey victims
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Eighteen former GA moderators release statement against racism
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Confession of PCUSA young Korean-American Pastors regarding the White Supremacy and Racism
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Emergency Letter To President Moon Jae-In Urging Immediate Dialogue
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Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel announce hiring of new director
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Louisville Seminary Receives $64,660 in grants to fund new restorative justice initiative
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Board of Pensions reports successful Benefits Connections
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“No Guns in God’s House” sign project launched for Presbyterian congregations
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Presbyterian Board of Pensions says healthcare bill won’t diminish essential features of church medical plan
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Louisville Seminary President Michael Jinkins announces retirement
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First Presbyterian Fort Worth fully endows service program
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2017 McCormick Prize for Innovation winners announced
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Alaska mayor acknowledges PC(USA) apology
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Board of Pensions commits $100 million to environmental markets
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