Presbyterian News Service

The PC(USA) remembers the March on Washington: Calls for continued justice advocacy on behalf of the marginalized

LOUISVILLE -  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. Our legacy as..

Cultivating conversations about race: Finding beauty and challenge in our differences

LOUISVILLE – While at Big Tent this month, Erin Dunigan sat down with the Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008)...

Cargal named coordinator for Preparation for Ministry

  LOUISVILLE – The Reverend Dr. Timothy B. Cargal, a seasoned leader in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been named coordinator for..

Fossil Free PC(USA): Group urges Presbyterians to learn about, discuss climate change; divest from fossil fuel companies

LOUISVILLE –  This weekend, Presbyterians and others interested in learning more about climate change and fossil fuels will gather in Knoxville, Tenn.,..

Stated Clerk calls for prayer in the wake of the escalated violence in Egypt

LOUISVILLE – In light of the continued political unrest and escalated violence in Egypt, Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly,..

Celebrating a Decade of Hearing and Singing New Songs to God: Recognizing the gifts of women of color in the church

LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The voices and perspectives of women of color have too often been devalued, excluded or silenced throughout the history of..

Arizona congregation rallies to help wildfire-ravaged community: Presbytery of Grand Canyon, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance supporting relief, rebuilding efforts

PHOENIX – The Yarnell (Ariz.) Community Presbyterian Church was founded in 1940, when the main road between Wickenburg and Flagstaff brought travelers and new residents..

Presbyterian Hymnal producers respond to misinformation: Unsuccessful copyright permission led to exclusion of ‘In Christ Alone’

LOUISVILLE - Four entities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) responsible for publication of the new Presbyterian hymnal, “Glory to God,” have issued a statement in..

Presbyterians stir debate by rejecting popular new hymn

NASHVILLE, TENN –  Fans of a beloved contemporary Christian hymn won’t get any satisfaction in a new church hymnal.   The committee..

Mission to repair souls and restore life: Presbyterian military chaplains urged to make moral injury recovery mission of church

MONTREAT -  The Rev. Rita Nakashima Brock is on a mission to restore life in mainline denominations and for military veterans and civilians. ..

Sherry Kenney Joins the Presbyterian Foundation as Ministry Relations Officer

“We are very excited to have Sherry Kenney join the Ministry Relations Officers team, said Stephen Keizer, Vice President for Ministry Relations. ..

Whither synods? Synod School mini-course participants speak of presbytery involvement

“I am, we are, He is”

Changes coming to PC(USA)’s Church Leadership Connection

LOUISVILLE - Since 1997, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Church Leadership Connection(CLC) has served as the denomination’s online matching and referral system, bringing together call..

A letter to members of Congress from Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons: Advocating for a comprehensive Farm Bill, Parsons appeals to the witness of the 220th General Assembly (2012)

OGA’s preparations for the 221st General Assembly (2014) proceed with confidence following Detroit’s July 18 bankruptcy filing

  Even as Detroit filed yesterday for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) is proceeding with confidence with preparations..

Clear as a bell: Cho urges Triennium to know, share love of Jesus Christ

Burning bushes: Youth Triennium worship begins with call to pay attention and respond to God’s presence in the world

Starting from scratch: New worshiping community interns gain on-the-ground training

Toya Richards tapped for top OGA communications post

Church leaders issue statement on the George Zimmerman trial

Presbyterian Youth Triennium prepares for more than 5,000 participants

‘Trashing the playbook’ – California pastor excited about permission-giving presbytery, new worshiping community

IRVINE, CALIF. For a number of years, Veritas — a Sunday evening contemporary worship service of Irvine Presbyterian Church (IPC) — had..

Community of dreams

Holy handwriting: Presbyterian completes hand writing of Bible, comes away with message of love