New online statistical resource launched by Presbyterian researchers
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance approves $10,000 grant for recovery efforts in Guatemala
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Montreat suffers flood damage from Tropical Storm Alberto
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Presbyterians begin 260-mile walk to the 223rd General Assembly in St. Louis
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New Harvard study: thousands died in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria
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Presbytery of Baltimore deals with flash flooding problems from weekend of heavy rain
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Presbyterians are making their voices heard ahead of Colombia’s presidential election
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Hawaii’s volcanic activity not slowing down
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Presbyterian churches remember victims in Texas school shootings
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Presbyterian Mission Agency publishes 2017 Annual Report
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Synod of Presbyterian Church of Venezuela address months of unrest and violence in Venezuela
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Malagasy Church calls for peace, dialogue amid growing political tension
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PC(USA) Co-Moderator issues statement on move of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
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Regarding ruling elders: Spiritual leadership
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2018 Mosaic of Peace conference: Presbyterians visit Israel/Palestine
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Hawaii residents remain on alert for more eruptions from Kilauea volcano
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Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival kicks off on Mother’s Day
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World Fair Trade Day is Saturday, May 12
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Documentary on Fred Rogers’ legacy scheduled for release June 8
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Mission Responsibility Through Investment makes headway with Houston-based oil company
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Aid workers freed in South Sudan
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Prayers sought for missing aid workers in South Sudan
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