The Rev. Dr. Donald W. Shriver Jr., president emeritus of Union Theological Seminary, dies at 93
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Donald W. Shriver Jr., acclaimed ethicist and president emeritus of Union Theological Seminary in the City of New..
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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
PHILADELPHIA (PHS) The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has completed mass digitization of 48 volumes of the original records of the First Presbyterian..
Regarding ruling elders: Leaders speak
(OGA) Several years ago, I was privileged to serve on an interfaith panel in Washington, D.C., on the topic of why so..
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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COGA fall meeting to remain virtual
LOUISVILLE (OGA) The last time the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly met face-to-face with staff of the Office of the..
Resources now available for planning Christian Formation Celebration Week
(PNS) New resources are now available to assist Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations planning to celebrate Christian Formation Week, which begins the Sunday..
Stated clerk and the Office of Public Witness issue Call to Prayer following presidential assassination in Haiti
(OGA) The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the Rev...
Mississippi church lends helping hand in Mound Bayou
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Resilience and imagination: two key ingredients for successful ministry
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Presbyterian seminaries explore definitions of ‘call’ and ‘ministry’ in the 21st century
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Presbyterian inclusive language guide updated
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Two presbyteries officially become one
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The GA co-moderators reflect on their first year
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Faith-based investment committee revises evaluation criteria
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New resources focus on youth mental health
(PNS) Two new resources focused on the mental health and wellness of youth are now available for free download from the Office..