Seventeen worshiping community grant recipients announced
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Seventeen worshiping communities will receive mission program grants from the Presbyterian Mission Agency. The funding of nearly $300,000 will support a diverse range of..
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Regarding ruling elders: managing conflict
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President emeritus Si Vaughn passes
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PC(USA) membership lies in medium-sized congregations
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Elona Street-Stewart installed as Synod of Lakes and Prairies executive
SAINT PAUL, MINN. (PNS) Following her election last fall, Elona Street-Stewart was installed as the executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies on April..
‘Responding to School Violence’ conference expands healing camp ministry
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‘GO’ is the focus for 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
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PC(USA) Stated Clerk affirms, shares NBPC statement on Baltimore
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In the midst of the anguish taking place in Baltimore presently, the National Black Presbyterian Caucus has issued a powerful and..
New formats for Bible content exam questions
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issues appeal for Nepal
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Presbyterians kick-off weekend of worship and advocacy to end exploitation
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PC(USA) calls on Indonesian government to halt execution of Mary Jane Veloso
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board affirms Purdue as location for 2016 Youth Triennium
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Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Fighting mass incarceration and systems of exploitation
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) representatives commemorate tragedy in Bangladesh
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Rhashell Hunter receives life membership award from Presbyterian Women
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Office of Theology and Worship introduces Directory for Worship study guide
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New PC(USA) denominational children’s curriculum includes children with disabilities and special needs
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GA committee reviewing the Presbyterian Mission Agency performs considerable work, anticipates more to do
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Preparing for Big Tent 2015: A conference. A homecoming. A wedding?
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board briefed on Educate a Child initiative
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board approves revised mission budgets for 2015 and 2016
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Mission Agency Board committees convene at spring board meeting
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Oral component for standard ordination exams
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