1001 New Worshiping Communities to live stream sermons, plenary talks from national conference
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (PNS) – The 1001 New Worshiping Communities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be live streaming sermons and..
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‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Seeking a Correctable Conscience’
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Technology is impacting seminaries
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Five members of interfaith group barred from boarding plane for Israel
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A matter of forgiveness — of student loans
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Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious leaders unite for Israeli-Palestinian peace
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus gathers in Detroit for 43rd biennial convention
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1001 New Worshiping Community receives $50,000 Duke Divinity grant
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African American clergy speak out against proposed federal budget and health care plan
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Trust in God: Regarding ruling elders
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Board launches search for PMA executive director
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Presbyterian Mission Agency publishes 2016 Annual Report
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‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘500 Years and Counting,’ for June 2017
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Presbyterian AIDS Awareness Day observed in conjunction with National HIV Testing Day
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New interactive map highlights Presbyterian historic sites in St. Louis area
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A season of prayer of peace on the Korean Peninsula
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Hurricane-ravaged Haiti still reeling eight months after Matthew
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Fifty people injured in deck collapse at Presbyterian camp
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Heads of faith groups speak out against anti-Muslim marches
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