Presbyterian Writers Guild seeks Best First Book nominations
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) is accepting nominations now for its 2022 Best First Book Award, honoring the best first book..
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Colorado wildfires, other situations
(PNS) — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks are responding to wildfires that impacted the area between Boulder and Denver,..
Opportunities abound for effective online preaching
(PNS) — While in-person preachers have a big toolbox from which to draw, online preachers have just two main tools — their..
‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ explores commonalities among those struggling for justice around the world
(PNS) — The Rev. Lee Catoe and Simon Doong, co-hosts of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast,” had an epiphany for..
Per Capita Sunday: January 23
(PNS) — A new celebration Sunday has been added to the PC(USA) calendar: Per Capita Sunday. According to the Per Capita Sunday..
Young adults impress leaders at 2022 College Conference at Montreat
(PNS) — Following the just-completed 2022 College Conference at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina, Anisha Hackney said she learned as much, if not..
Stated Clerk looks ahead in the new year
The pandemic, immigration, political challenges on Capitol Hill. As another year kicks off, many of the challenges faced in the past two..
San Francisco Theological Seminary reaffirmed as Presbyterian institution
The Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (COTE); the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the..
If approved by the 225th General Assembly, the Presbyterian Tree Fund will support global efforts to combat climate change
(PNS) — Climate change will become a focus of the Matthew 25 invitation in 2022 and in support, global partners and ministry areas..
Even in times of uncertainty, be joyful this Christmas Day
(PNS) — As the world still copes with a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down, the world has reason to..
The co-founders of the Center for Jubilee Practice discuss how churches can enter into difficult conversations around reparations
(PNS) — Rick Ufford-Chase, a ruling elder and the Moderator of the 216th General Assembly (2004), and the Rev. Ashley DeTar Birt, who last..
Synod of Lakes & Prairies makes the case for a more equitable distribution of wealth
(PNS) — Don’t call it “reparations,” because that would require an act of Congress. The Synod of Lakes & Prairies refers to its Restorative..
Western Kentucky churches begin tornado recovery
MAYFIELD, Kentucky (PNS) — Davis Mills looked down at the painting in a box in the back parking lot of First Presbyterian..
Louisville Seminary announces finalization of land sale to Olmsted Parks Conservancy
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — On Wednesday, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS) finalized a highly anticipated sale of land to the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The property..
Being church in a COVID world
(PNS) — What can you do with a photo of paper clips and a Zoom chat box? Quite a lot — and..
A congregational model for helping with refugee resettlement
(PNS) — In the spring Rich Copley introduced news service readers to the Amiri family: a mother, father and four children from..
The clock is ticking toward the 225th General Assembly
(PNS) — Monday, December 20 will mark 180 days until the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It’s also the..
Faith-based investors persuade Tyson to conduct racial equity audit
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) is part of an investors group that successfully persuaded Tyson Foods to conduct..
Texas church fights homelessness with permanent supportive housing
(PNS)— A $4.8 million housing complex is the latest effort by First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas, to tackle homelessness in..
Office of Public Witness champions Build Back Better Act
(PNS) — The Washington Office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging Presbyterians to call their U.S. senators to advocate for the passage..
Presbyterians impacted by and responding to weekend tornado outbreak
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (PNS) — Saturday afternoon, in the face of devastating loss, First Presbyterian Church of Mayfield, Kentucky invoked Scripture: “The bricks..
Innovative executive presbyter selected to lead the transformation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency
(PNS) — Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall, the executive presbyter of Northwest Coast Presbytery for the past 15 years, has been named the Presbyterian Mission..
Presbyterian World Mission will enter 2022 with two new regional liaisons
(PNS) — Presbyterian World Mission is moving forward into 2022, hiring new mission co-workers, building on the Matthew 25 vision and working with..
Presbyterians are stepping up to welcome refugees. How can you help?
(PNS) — There are two major points of welcome for Afghan refugees coming to the United States. First, refugees are arriving at..
Nominees sought for best Presbyterian writer
(PNS) — The Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) is accepting nominations for its 2022 David Steele Distinguished Writer (DSDW) Award. The award is given..