Opening plenary of PC(USA) mid council gathering inspires cultivation, growth
ST. LOUIS (OGA) “Flexibility is key to good leadership.” So began remarks by the Rev. Holly Inglis, president of the Association of Presbyterian..
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Jan Edmiston calls mid council leaders to move “beyond bracing ourselves”
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Presbyterian Writers Guild seeks best Presbyterian writer nominees
(PNS) The Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) is accepting nominations for its 2018 David Steele Distinguished Writer Award. The award is given biennially in even-numbered years..
Presbytery of Philadelphia celebrates 300th anniversary
The Presbytery of Philadelphia celebrated its 300th anniversary last weekend, welcoming 2,000 worshipers to a special Saturday service in North Philadelphia. Presbytery..
California churches and presbyteries work to help those affected by wildfires
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Presbyterian Center presents Service of Awareness around domestic violence
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Presbyterian Church in Cameroon appeals for peace, dialogue
(PNS) The Rt. Rev. Fonki Samuel Forba, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, issued a statement yesterday urging peace and dialog..
Presbyterian churches raise awareness on food sovereignty, justice issues
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Presbyterian Hunger Program meets with participating countries on poverty, hunger issues
(PNS) For more than 17 years, the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP), through its Joining Hands initiative, has been tackling the root causes..
Stated Clerk letter, Stony Point Center, local Presbyterians all played role in October 3 agreement between Migrant Justice and Ben & Jerry’s
(OGA) Presbyterians are celebrating another significant victory for migrant workers’ justice, as the ice cream chain Ben & Jerry’s has agreed to sign..
Presbyterian Church leaders react to mass shooting in Las Vegas
(PNS) While authorities try to determine what led 64-year-old Stephen Paddock to open fire on a crowd of people in Las Vegas..
Zephyr Point hosts inaugural retreat for homeless persons
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Presbyterian churches provide pastoral support in midst of chaos in Las Vegas
(PNS) Las Vegas awoke this morning in a state of shock following last night’s mass shooting that has left nearly 60 dead..
Presbyterians explore history and implications of Protestant Reformation
(OGA) Throughout 2017, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Reformed churches worldwide have been commemorating the 500thanniversary of the Protestant Reformation, celebrating the day..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance issues prayer following Las Vegas massacre
(PNS) As details continue to emerge about the deadly shooting that took place in Las Vegas last evening, the Rev. Dr. Laurie..
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and Fossil Free PC(USA) announce new partnership
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Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference concludes with renewed call to end Doctrine of Discovery
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Freedom Rising initiative receives major gifts
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Freedom Rising, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) initiative “to address and improve the worsening plight of the African-American male,” has..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance issues appeal for South Sudan
(PNS) Severe famine and ongoing fighting between ethnic groups have made survival difficult for millions of people in South Sudan. As a..
PMAB Board approves ongoing relationships with Historically Presbyterian Racial Ethnic institutions
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope seminar discusses planned giving basics for churches
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Rekindling a partnership with the Mexican Communion of Reformed and Presbyterian Churches
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Presbytery leader in Puerto Rico reports on damage from Hurricane Maria
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PC(USA) signs on to amicus brief opposing the executive order on the travel ban
(OGA) Via amicus briefs, faith partners are often invited to respond to cases brought to the U.S. Supreme Court since they offer..