Attack on Christian pilgrims in Egypt kills 35
CAIRO – Terrorists attacked Christians last Friday in Egypt’s western desert, near Minya, initially killing 28 and injuring 23. As of today,..
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PC(USA) membership decline continues but slows
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Kerry Rice to become deputy stated clerk
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Presbyterians in Cuba and U.S. meet to discuss renewal of Mutual Mission Agreement
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PC(USA) co-moderators to lead plenary session at Big Tent
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Powerful storms cause problems in the Midwest and South
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Montreat College President Maurer responds to recent criticism
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PC(USA) leaders decry alleged persecution of gays in Chechnya
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J. Herbert Nelson to speak at LPTS commencement
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team holds annual meeting
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National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches elects new leadership
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Montreat College breaks ties with Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
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National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches celebrates 46th annual meeting
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Miranda to join PC(USA) as associate for Hispanic/Latino-a Intercultural Congregational Support
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Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities expands reach
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Stated Clerk delivers Sunday message at Ecumenical Advocacy Weekend in D.C.
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‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Three Fulcrums for Reform,’ latest paper in 2017 series
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Joyce Lieberman leaving OGA to lead Synod of South Atlantic
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