New Matthew 25 online resource is designed for preachers, educators and worship planners
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Food Week of Action will focus on ‘life and death’ issues
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Presbyterian educators address their organization’s lack of diversity
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Stated Clerk Nominating Committee begins nomination process
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Biblical scholar Cain Hope Felder dies at 76
(PNS) Renowned biblical scholar Dr. Cain Hope Felder may have been a Methodist, but he had fans among Presbyterians, too. Felder, who taught..
Presbyterians celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
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New study details ‘intersection of philanthropy and faith’ in US
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Presbyterian camp officials visit Puerto Rico’s Campamento El Guacio
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COGA approves plan to boost support for Presbyterian Historical Society
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PMA board wraps up with worship, board development
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Ecumenical relations and OGA vision make up agenda on first day of COGA meeting
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A prayer celebrating the gifts of new immigrants
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‘Study & Devotional Guide’ on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals expanded
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World Communion of Reformed Churches leader visits Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Presbyterian United Nations office has busy week at UN General Assembly
(PNS) As world leaders converge on New York City for the annual United Nations General Assembly, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (PMUN) is actively involved representing..
Civil rights and education activist Carlton Eversley dies
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Church bulletin insert ready for use on Reformation Sunday, October 27
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Healthcare Executive David Jones dies
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Stated Clerk urges Senator Mitch McConnell to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing
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