Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to crises in South Sudan and Haiti
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General Assembly-approved studies call for increased voter and civic participation
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to California wildfires
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with mid councils and churches in California to address wildfires currently raging as well as the long-term..
Cindy Kohlmann visits Presbyterian leaders in South Africa
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Seminarians of Color Conference gets started at a historic Tennessee farm
CLINTON, Tenn. — Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries kicked off the 40th anniversary of the Seminarians of Color Conference Thursday at the..
A prayer on United Nations Day
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Thursday marks the 74th anniversary of the day that the United Nations Charter came into force. To help Presbyterians..
Mid Council Leaders Gathering concludes with hard conversation about per capita
BALTIMORE (OGA) The final plenary at the Mid Council Leaders Gathering in Baltimore focused on some frank conversation around per capita, the primary..
Princeton Seminary announces plan to repent for ties to slavery
PRINCETON, New Jersey — Last week the Princeton Theological Seminary Board of Trustees unanimously endorsed the implementation of a multi-year action plan..
Stated Clerk calls on mid council leaders to follow where God calls them
BALTIMORE (OGA) — Piecing a denomination together after years of losing churches, infighting, and struggle is a challenge, according to the Reverend Dr...
Co-Moderators announce plans for new conference for commissioned lay pastors/ruling elders
BALTIMORE (OGA) — The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) believe it’s time to take a..
Ten churches selected to receive $1.9 million in preservation grants
PHILADELPHIA — Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago is among 10 churches around the country to receive a total of $1.9 million in..
PC(USA) investing group and others urging GM to adopt clean vehicle goals
(PNS) The Presbyterian Committee on Mission Responsibility through Investing is joining with New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and a coalition of..
PC(USA) celebrates Hunger Action Congregations on World Food Day
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Regarding ruling elders: Hospitable faith
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Golden Rule 2020: A call for dignity and respect in politics
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
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New Matthew 25 online resource is designed for preachers, educators and worship planners
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Preachers, educators and worship planners who want to attend to the three themes of being a Matthew 25 church..
Presbyterian, Episcopal representatives convene third round of dialogues
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Living Waters for the World celebrates 1,000 clean water partnerships
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Five partners in the Christian Formation Collective gather for idea swapping, support
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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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