Immigration through the experiences of Border Patrol agents
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More than 200 Presbyterians sharpen their social justice skills at CPJ Day
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance seeks support for recovery work in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
(PNS) It has been three weeks since the Southern African countries of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe were slammed by Cyclone Idai, packing..
Students protest at Columbia Theological Seminary
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After months of planning, Presbyterians’ Matthew 25 Invitation is now live
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other denominations oppose Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights
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New worshipping community receives $50K Walton award
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The March 1st Movement: 100 years later
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Presbyterian delegates from New Zealand find pride, compassion at UN Commission
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Hundreds gather to mourn Robina Winbush
(OGA) COLUMBUS, OHIO – Hundreds of mourners gathered on Friday to say goodbye to the Rev. Robina Winbush, who died March 12..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responding to several U.S. crises
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responding to cyclone in Southern Africa
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Report: Faith-based groups have contributed more than $211M in Hurricane Harvey recovery
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Appointments to General Assembly Special Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, and Task Groups Continue
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PC(USA) remembers Robina Winbush and Mike Miller
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Stated Clerk condemns last week’s mass shootings in New Zealand
(OGA) The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, is condemning last week’s deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The..
Board of Pensions approves 3.6 percent experience apportionment
Concluding its meeting Saturday, directors of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted a 3.6 percent experience apportionment for..
The God-powered church: Regarding ruling elders
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William Brown to lead Bible study at Big Tent
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Acting A Corporation Chief Financial Officer dies
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Robina Winbush dies
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Stated Clerk remembers migrants who died coming to the U.S.
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