Latin America church alliance joins PC(USA) to oppose racism, white supremacy
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Stated Clerk/Committee on Theological Education express concern on San Francisco Theological Seminary merger
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PC(USA)’s African Presbyterian Leaders Alliance release video in response to murder of George Floyd
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Stated Clerk says don’t rush to get back into a church building for worship
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Racial Justice Resources page now available online
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — “Racial Justice Resources,” what is for now a one-page list of resources to help bring about racial justice in..
As the host of the first online General Assembly, Presbytery of Baltimore takes its work seriously while still having fun
LOUISVILLE (PNS) “We were planning a warm welcome,” said the Rev. Dr. Jackie Taylor, general presbyter of the Presbytery of Baltimore, describing the..
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Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba grieves with PC(USA) in the death of George Floyd
(OGA) As cities across the U.S. continue to deal with demonstrations stemming from the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, the Presbyterian..
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Stated Clerk: ‘No longer can we hide behind not being controversial’
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PMA president and executive director Diane Moffett issues statement on recent protests, shootings
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Synergy between PC(USA) assembly and Poor People’s Campaign continues online
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A statement by the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus
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Online Bible study opens new opportunities for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
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PC(USA) Hispanic/Latina-o faith community holds firm to faith in God
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Diane Moffett caps a service of lament with a stirring, yet sobering, reflection
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — More than 200 national staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and others joined hearts and minds virtually Monday to..
Virtual camp portal enables the camp experience even during the pandemic
(PNS) Five weeks ago, Joel Winchip, executive director of Presbyterian Church Camp & Conference Association (PCCCA), wasn’t sure what camps would be able..
Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus ‘stands in strong solidarity’ with African American siblings
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PC(USA) provides prayer, hymn for churches during a time of racial injustice
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Diane Moffett says Matthew 25 invitation, Vital Congregations can be a balm to a hurting world
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1001 New Worshiping Communities leaders report released
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PC(USA) agencies/entities complete Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audit
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Eleven new worshiping communities, two presbyteries receive Mission Program Grants
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