‘1001’ grant program is retooled
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The funding arm of the Presbyterian Mission Agencythat helps establish New Worshiping Communities is revising its “1001” grant program to better serve the movement...
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Self-Development of People grant recipients announced
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Presbyterian ‘kirks’ everywhere are called to celebrate John Knox’s legacy on 500th birthday of Scottish reformer
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Koreans, Alaska Natives, ‘Norwegians’ come together in new presbytery; celebrate David Dobler’s retirement
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Video gamers can help change the world, McGonigal says at launch of SFTS’s Center for Innovation in Ministry
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Regarding ruling elders: Moderating meetings
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Face to Face with God’s call
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Elona Street-Stewart to become first American Indian synod executive
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PC(USA) delegation visits with refugees in Iraq
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Doris J. García Rivera installed as president of the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico
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Longtime Presbyterian leader George Conn dies after brief illness
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Kneeling in prayer: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders head to the Middle East to support churches amid crisis
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Presbyterians called to pray for peace and justice in Hong Kong
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Company of New Pastors announces second Conversation on Pastoral Formation
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One pastor’s response: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Mary Frances ‘Chick’ Ogden Foreman dies at 94: Christian educator served missionary stints in China, Korea
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Revisiting the gospel in Egypt
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Thirst for peace
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PC(USA) reaffirms commitment to deportees via Sanctuary 2014 movement
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The struggle to survive: ‘Violence only leads to more violence,’ Syria International Peacemaker says
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ACREC ‘applauds’ General Assembly divestment vote
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PMAB committee hears update on study process for proposed revisions to Directory for Worship
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Giving Peace a Chance: GA Moderator Rada Joins Boulder Interfaith Peace Walk
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