Robina Winbush dies
(OGA) Ecumenical and interfaith groups across the world are mourning the passing of the Rev. Robina Winbush. The director of Ecumenical Relations..
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Amaury Tañón-Santos to lead opening worship at Big Tent
(OGA) The list of speakers and plenary leaders for Big Tent 2019 has been finalized. Among those scheduled to participate is the..
Congregations are in decline, but age ranges remain the same
(OGA) If you grew up in the church during the 1950s and 60s, you probably remember seeing packed sanctuaries and people of..
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation receives a $1 million grant
(PNS) The Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish its Pastoral Leadership Revitalization program...
What is per capita? Stated Clerk addresses the need and impact of per capita in PC(USA)
(OGA) In these days of diminishing resources and tight budgets, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to seek new and innovative ways to provide..
Horace T. Allen Jr. dies: A ‘fierce advocate for ecumenical liturgical reform’
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Horace T. Allen, Jr., an ecumenical Christian scholar of worship and liturgy, professor and longtime member of The Consultation..
Brian Blount, president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, serves scholars across North America
(PNS) The Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, the president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, has been a major influencer of theological education in the..
PC(USA) leaders advocate for change for migrant families
“... You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You..
Presbyterian churches commemorate SDOP Sunday April 7
(PNS) Each year, on a Sunday during Lent, Presbyterian churches across the denomination turn their attention to people and communities in need..
SDOP disburses over $150k for 10 self-help projects
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) has approved grants totaling $155,000 to fund 10 self-help projects..
Flint’s water crisis far from just a Flint problem
(PNS) At its heart, said filmmaker David Barnhart, his nearly-completed documentary “Flint: The Poisoning of an American City” is the story about what..
PC(USA) celebrates Black History Month
Left: Lucy Craft Laney’s portrait is displayed at the Georgia State Capitol. Right: The Rev. Edler Hawkins was the first African-American male..
PC(USA) support helps people with criminal records find work in Michigan
(PNS) — Across the United States, one of the major struggles for people with criminal convictions is finding work. For many employers,..
OGA staff dresses in black to send message on Valentine’s Day
Office of the General Assembly staff dress in black to commemorate the “Thursdays in Black Campaign” to raise awareness of the abuse..
Louisville Seminary President Alton Pollard III speaks to Presbyterian Center staff
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Saying he’s “been yearning to come” visit staff at the Presbyterian Center, the Rev. Dr. Alton B. Pollard III,..
Regarding ruling elders: Dealing with problems in healthy ways
(OGA) Even in the most placid churches, people will occasionally get offended or object to the way things are being done or..
A prayer on the first Parkland school shooting anniversary
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, which killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High..
Migration conference closes with call for ‘spring cleaning of the spirit’
The Rev. Dr. Emilie Townes delivers the closing keynote address for the Migration and Border Crossings conference in the Campbell Hall Chapel..
PC(USA) Stated Clerk denounces Senate bill limiting protest of Israel
(PNS) The Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has spoken out against a bill which would allow state and municipal governments..
Budget, immigration, and cultural diversity take up last day agenda for COGA meeting
COGA wrapped up its third day of meetings in Houston with a conference call with the OGA Office of Immigration Issues. Photo..
Former U.S. Poet Laureate opens conference by turning the immigrant story around
DECATUR, Georgia (PNS) Juan Felipe Herrera stepped up to the microphone Thursday at Decatur Presbyterian Church and started telling stories. There was..
PC(USA), A Corporation authorizes presidential search
(PNS) On Feb. 6 the Board of Directors of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A Corporation authorized its President Search Committee to conduct..
Ministry updates, motions, and engagement make for a full day for the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly
(PNS) More than 126,000 miles traveled in the last two-and-a-half years. During the second day of meetings for the Committee on the..
Asia and the Pacific consultation celebrates the success of partnership and looks to the future
(PNS) During Presbyterian World Mission’s recent global partner consultation for Asia and the Pacific in Thailand, more than 50 representatives came together..