Presbyterian News Service

Stated Clerk issues statement in the wake of the escalating violence in Syria

LOUISVILLE - The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) issued a statement today (August 30)..

A revolutionary response in a revolutionary time: A U.S. Presbyterian living in Cairo shares a perspective on recent developments in Egypt

  CAIRO – They were laughing. They were planning their future ministries ahead. These Presbyterian pastors were slapping hands in their famous..

Indian churches reflect on the WCC assembly theme: 10th global gathering meets in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30-Nov. 8

BANGALORE – While reflecting on the theme of the World Council of Churches (WCC) upcoming assembly in Busan, Indian churches stressed the importance of celebrating..

Love is a verb: For Such a Time as This commissions nine new pastoral residents

LOUISVILLE – The word “love” is thrown around a lot as a term of affection for everything from shoes to music, but real..

GACEIR seeks information on Presbyterians’ interfaith experiences: Survey input from individual church members will inform consultation

LOUISVILLE –  The General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) is seeking input from individual Presbyterians about their interfaith experience...

Remembering a ‘life well loved’: Musical tribute honors late youth minister’s work; proceeds to benefit youth arts mission

STATESVILLE, N.C.  Aimee Wallis Buchanan had a passion for working with youth that began when she was barely more than a youth..

Preparing for international service: Twenty Presbyterian mission appointees complete orientation for assignments in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America

LOUISVILLE – Seventeen new or reassigned Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers, along with three long-term volunteers, completed mission orientation last month and..

PC(USA) partners in Egypt call for peace in wake of violence: Several Christian churches, bookstores have been destroyed

LOUISVILLE – As news of violence and turmoil — including the destruction of Christian church buildings — continues to come from Egypt, the Presbyterian..

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