Presbyterian Disaster Assistance partners meeting basic needs in Haiti
(PNS) Two-and-a-half weeks after a 7.2- magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) partners in the country are working to meet..
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PC(USA) ministries call for admission and welcome of Afghan refugees
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New YAV class will be commissioned Sunday in virtual ceremony
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus holds virtual 46th Biennial Convention
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PDA official offers a briefing on the circumstances in earthquake-stricken Haiti
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The Rev. Dr. Donald W. Shriver Jr., president emeritus of Union Theological Seminary, dies at 93
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Presbyterian Women elects new leadership
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Princeton Seminary building damaged by fire
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The National Presbyterian Hispanic Latin Caucus: A declaration regarding the current situation of the Cuban people
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SDOP disburses more than $190,000 in grants to 13 self-help projects
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Earth Care Conference spreads out buffet of events online
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Digitizing Presbyterian history of New York City
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Regarding ruling elders: Leaders speak
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Stated Clerk tells Georgia congregation to have faith as pandemic continues
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Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico names new president
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Creating spirit of worship
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Staff reductions might well be a part of re-envisioning and restructuring the Presbyterian Mission Agency
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