Faith leaders call on U.S. to de-escalate tensions with Iran
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PC(USA) Washington office calls for diplomacy with Iran
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Presbyterians and interfaith friends continue to wage war on veteran suicide
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College Conference at Montreat: The language of aspiration and inspiration
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College Conference at Montreat: “We are not going to change the world. God is”
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A year of change and opportunities: J. Herbert Nelson reflects on 2019
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Presbyterian Historical Society adds digital scans from RNS project, collecting initiatives
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Stated Clerk invites Presbyterians to 180 days of prayer, leading up to the 224th General Assembly (2020)
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Presbyterian scholar selected to lead Eden Theological Seminary
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New worshiping community in Olympia Presbytery creates a sanctuary for God’s beloved exiles
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Katie Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership awarded $400k grant
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Stephen J. Patterson wins 2020 Grawemeyer Religion Award
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Driven by a GA mandate, PC(USA) national staff holds a difficult conversation on race
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‘Reclaiming Jesus’ movement invites Presbyterians to rethink discipleship
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Transforming partnerships: Co-moderators’ book study looks at how partnerships can impact and reshape lives
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Outdoor Ministries Connection holds its first Great Gathering
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