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..
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PC(USA) seminary presidents unite in appeal to end climate of fear, distrust
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PC(USA) pastors work to help community heal following San Bernardino shootings
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PC(USA) associates participate in COP 21 conference
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Presbyterian churches pray for an end to violence following San Bernardino shootings
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Presbyterian leaders lift up prayers for San Bernardino
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De La Rosa begins tenure as Presbyterian Mission Agency interim executive director
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PC(USA) member and NASA mathematician receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Presbyterian World Mission names new associate directors
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Native American Leadership Institute meets in North Carolina
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PC(USA) Office of Public Witness urges Congress to allocate funds for refugee assistance and resettlement
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Syrian refugee crisis highlighted at seminar with Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations
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PC(USA) partner in Syria and Lebanon invites prayers, support
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Historic church’s debt cancelled as an act of racial reconciliation
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A prayer for Paris, Beirut, and Baghdad
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