Princeton Theological Seminary president issues statement on 2017 Kuyper Lecture
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PC(USA) launches Abuse Prevention Helpline
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PC(USA) ministries join forces to raise awareness of South Sudan famine, unrest
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Presbyterian ministries mobilize to help the people of Peru in the midst of heavy rains and floods
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Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus requests prayers for victims of violence
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‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Words Matter,’ latest paper in 2017 series
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A Call to Prayer from the Stated Clerk for Jennifer Dalquez and the plight of overseas Filipino workers
Office of the General Assembly J. HERBERT NELSON, II STATED CLERK March 23, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, As members of the..
Committee on the Office of the General Assembly concludes spring meeting
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Presbyterian Mission Agency deploys consolidated grant application
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance visits Texas panhandle in the wake of wildfires
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly begins spring meeting
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Presbyterian Mission Agency observes World Water Day 2017
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Synod’s gift affirms partnership among Presbyterians
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PC(USA) six agency effort to share ‘Facing Racism’ resources with denomination
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UN Commission on the Status of Women offers solutions to issues affecting Detroit
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PC(USA) issues letter urging Wendy’s to join Fair Food Program
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