Imagine Tulsa 21 invites participants to ‘reflect and respond’ to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
(PNS) In the second of three events commemorating the centennial of the Tulsa race massacre, Imagine Tulsa 21 and the Synod of the..
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(PNS) Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation Board of Directors awarded grants totaling $182,500 in April to 10 churches or organizations to partially fund outreach..
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(PNS) There’s no doubt that the Tulsa race massacre was one of the most reprehensible moments in the history of the nation. ..
PC(USA) staff mourns US gun violence
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Faith communities working together to support those impacted by Congo volcano eruptions, earthquakes
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Presbyterian Publishing Corporation names Austin Seminary professor as Vice President of Publishing
(PNS) The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) on Thursday announced the Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green as the new Vice President of Publishing for PPC and..
Synod of the Sun remembers the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre
(PNS) The Tulsa race massacre has been called “the single worst incident of racial violence in American history.” On May 31 and..
Presbyterian Office of Public Witness champions the Environmental Justice for All Act
(PNS) The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness (OPW) is drumming up support for the Environmental Justice for All Act to help address..
Annual book of statistics produced online only
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PC(USA) calls for leaders in Colombia to end retaliation against protesters
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National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches to quietly recognize its 50th anniversary
(OGA) Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (NCKPC) has decided to postpone its 50th Jubilee celebration..
Regarding ruling elders: Leaders lean out
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Changes are coming to Triennium, a life-changing event for thousands of Presbyterian youth and young adults
(PNS) The 2022 version of Presbyterian Youth Triennium will feature a Matthew 25 framework, activities that will extend a full year following Triennium..
Mental Health Month brings opportunities for opening discussion
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Advocacy committees call for recognition of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls day
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PC(USA)’s Washington office signs letter backing reparations legislation
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance grants $20,000 to COVID response in India
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has approved a $20,000 grant for COVID-19 response in India. While the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be..
Two 2021 Walton Awards, 18 new worshipping community grants are announced
(PNS) Two new worshiping communities, The Open Table in Kansas City and Ormewood Church in Atlanta, are receiving 2021 Sam and Helen..
U.S. House, Senate chaplains speak candidly about the work they’re privileged to do
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Vaccine rollout varies greatly around the world
(PNS) More than 894 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in 155 countries, about 5.9% of the global population, including..
Kennedy, King and restoring God’s Creation
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Regarding ruling elders: Leaders see
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PDA responding to Caribbean volcano eruptions
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