Columbia Seminary produces timeline looking at the seminary’s links to slavery and racism
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Stated Clerk reflects on the life and impact of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
LOUISVILLE (OGA) As the nation mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of..
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary president announces retirement
(PNS) David Esterline, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s president and professor of Cross-cultural Theological Education, has announced his retirement effective summer 2021. “Serving as..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issues Call to Action in observance of Native American Day
(PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will celebrate Native American Day by hosting two of the first events in an ongoing series. The..
Oregon presbytery working through the smoke to respond to wildfires
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James Forbes speaks on ‘COVID-19: A Parable of Plagues before Deliverance’ during Union Presbyterian Seminary lecture series
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Updates coming to Church Leadership Connection
(OGA) Presbyterian ministers seeking a call will soon find it easier to connect with churches looking to fill positions. Church Leadership Connection..
Stated Clerk reflects on September 11 in sermon to New York church
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance monitoring impact of Hurricane Sally
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is closely monitoring Hurricane Sally as the slow-moving storm makes landfall in southern Alabama and the western..
Regarding ruling elders: The Ministry of the Commissioned Ruling Elder
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Abuse Prevention Helpline to continue
(OGA) An Abuse Prevention Helpline, designed to help Presbyterian churches end and prevent abuse among children or youth, will continue operating for..
Want to impact racism in this country? Have the hard conversations, says Street-Stewart
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A call to observe Christian and Citizen Sunday on Sept. 20
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Presbyterians join Poor People’s Campaign voting effort
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New PDA National Response Team member is aiding the derecho response in Iowa
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The Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett dies at 89
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Drive-though blessings as Christian Education Week begins
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Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece destroyed by fire
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Hurricane hospitality and the connectional church
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PDA helps California presbytery navigate wildfire response
(PNS) Whenever a disaster strikes, the Rev. Erica Rader does three things: she gives to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), she gives to..
Office of the General Assembly offers new study course for Disability Inclusion Sunday
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Washington state church donates land for affordable housing
(PNS) With unanimous approval from Olympia Presbytery, Longview Presbyterian Church in Longview, Washington, is donating a 2-acre vacant lot adjacent to the..
Houston pastor to be honored as Humanitarian of the Year
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