After months of planning, Presbyterians’ Matthew 25 Invitation is now live
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Monday marks the official kickoff of the Matthew 25 Invitation, a movement that calls Presbyterian congregations and mid councils..
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New worshipping community receives $50K Walton award
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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
(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to a catastrophic natural disaster in Southern Africa affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Wind damage..
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
(OGA) Music, prayer, and reflections were abundant at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville today, as staff from the various agencies of the..
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
(OGA) Attendees of this year’s Big Tent celebration in Baltimore will have an opportunity to engage in in-depth Bible study. Dr. William P...
Acting A Corporation Chief Financial Officer dies
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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..
Stated Clerk remembers migrants who died coming to the U.S.
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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
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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)
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Horace T. Allen Jr. dies: A ‘fierce advocate for ecumenical liturgical reform’
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Brian Blount, president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, serves scholars across North America
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PC(USA) leaders advocate for change for migrant families
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