Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and deacons
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A record number respond to the invitation to discuss PC(USA) identity and purpose
(PNS) More than 3,000 Presbyterians responded online to the call issued by the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) to..
Six candidates for PC(USA) Stated Clerk move forward
(PNS) Six of the thirteen people who submitted complete applications to become Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church..
Theology and Worship hires second part-time interfaith associate
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Ruling Elder Laurie Anderson, a nationally-recognized immigration advocate, has been named as the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s second new part-time interfaith associate..
Presbyterian World Mission exceeds 2015 fundraising goal
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announced today it has exceeded the World Mission fundraising goal set in the fall..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers visit Flint, Michigan, over water crisis
(PNS) First Presbyterian Church of Flint, Michigan, could be described as a diamond in the rough for citizens in the city. The..
Communion of Christian churches gathers in St. Louis to address issues of race and reconciliation
ST. LOUIS (PNS) Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC), a body committed to expressing unity and combating racism together, will gather over the next..
Sean Chow is new Western Region Associate for 1001 New Worshiping Communities
(PNS) Rev. Sean Chow has been named the Western region associate for 1001 New Worshiping Communities. In his new role, Chow will oversee..
Committee seeks tools to help congregations engage in interfaith relationships
LOUISVILLE (OGA) In Indianapolis, Presbyterians have joined with Jews, Muslims, and other Christians to build houses for homeless people and to combat hunger...
PC(USA) Theology and Worship office announces changes in office of Interfaith Relations
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In response to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s longstanding commitment to building and fostering relationships with people of other religious traditions, the..
Seminary students gain experience—and credit—for attending General Assembly
(PNS) Returning to a tradition begun in 1993 by Rev. Dr. Jack Rogers—seminary professor emeritus, acclaimed author, and former moderator of the General..
PC(USA) moderator takes ‘Call to the Church’ on the road
(PNS) Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is extending his “Call to the Church” to locations..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team to consider new volunteers
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team gathers this week in Jacksonville, Fla., to consider adding a group of new members. The so-called “Discernment..
Moderator Rada and North Carolina Presbyterians connect with Muslim community
SWANNANOA, N.C. (PNS) Inspired by the peaceful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nearly 400 people crowded into the pews of a..
Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and Clerks of Session
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Nominees sought for best Presbyterian writer
The Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) is accepting nominations for its 2016 David Steele Distinguished Writer Award. The award is given biennially in even-numbered years..
Presbyterians join the call to stop raids on Central American families
In bold and clear language, Presbyterians are calling on President Barack Obama and his administration to end raids on mothers and children..
Presbyterian Office of Public Witness joins opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness and approximately 1,500 organizations are urging Congress to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement they believe..
Wiley provides clarification on Presbyterian Panel survey question on Jesus Christ
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Ever since the publication of the results of a 2011 Presbyterian Panel survey, many questions have been circulating across the Presbyterian Church..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance teams assess damage from tornadoes and flooding
The Christmas holidays were not so merry and bright for people across six Midwestern and southern states as stormy weather wreaked havoc..
Presbyterian Mission Agency to offer voluntary separation program
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) is offering voluntary separation packages to eligible staff members. PMA staff members who are at least..
Office of Public Witness applauds president’s executive order to curb gun violence
WASHINTON, DC (PNS) Pesident Barack Obama’s executive actions to take on America’s gun violence problem are getting high marks from the Presbyterian..
Presbyterian Mission Yearbook available exclusively online
LOUISVILLE (PNS) As of January 1, 2016 the 120-year old Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is available exclusively online. A Presbyterian Mission Agency press..
National Continuing Care Residents Association elects new president
The Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) D. Nicholson was elected president of the National Continuing Care Residents Association (NaCCRA) at the group’s annual meeting Nov...
Record storms and human-caused disasters stretch Presbyterian Disaster Assistance resources
Over the years, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has responded to massive weather events like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy or major earthquakes and tsunamis in other..