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  • 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women

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    Presbyterian Women’s 2024 Churchwide Gathering will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, August 8–11, 2024. Save these dates, share these dates and plan to join Presbyterian Women from around the country on these dates! Registration will be on site in St. Louis. Click here for more information The 2024 PW Gathering will be an exciting,…

  • The PC(USA)’s Disability Concerns Consultants help people overcome barriers to full participation in church

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    Small, dedicated group draws gratitude for understanding inclusivity issues by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service Original Article: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/the-pcusas-disability-concerns-consultants-help-people-overcome-barriers-to-full-participation-in-church/ LOUISVILLE — If the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)’s cadre of Disability Concerns Consultants had a motto, it might be “We are small but mighty.” That’s how Hunter Steinitz, an elder at Riverview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, describes the…

  • Taking the ‘plunge’ to improve basic sanitation and hygiene worldwide

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    Indiana youth group uses lighthearted approach to address serious health issue through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog by Emily Enders Odom, Mission Communications | Special to Presbyterian News Service ST. LOUIS — Although ballplayers have been swinging since ancient times — whether with bats, rackets, hands or clubs — recorded history is strangely silent about plungers.…

  • Humanitarian Response in Israel/Palestine

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    We have witnessed the millions of people caught in the middle of the devastating conflict between the government of Israel and Hamas. This is a dire humanitarian crisis and the loss of human life is unimaginable. Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable, and supporting partners…

  • A grieving and shocked community gathers to pray

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    First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas, holds a moving hybrid prayer service by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — More than 200 people gathered online along with members and friends of First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas, Wednesday evening for a moving and powerful prayer service on the day following the shootings at Robb…

  • Parliamentary Procedure for Leaders – Free Webinar

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    PC(USA) ruling elders and deacons have responsibilities as leaders in Christ’s church. Whether you serve as a moderator or as a participant, your call will involve meetings conducted by parliamentary procedure – usually Robert’s Rules of Order. Most Presbyterians have learned about parliamentary procedure through observation during meetings; during this Year of Leader Formation webinar, you…

  • COVID-19: Finding Information and Resources

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    Updated: 02/05/2021 Council Guidance on In-Person Worship 2.5.2021 – Click Here All Presbytery Council guidance is collected here. Resources for Congregations may be found here. Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and Members The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have compiled a series of resources for congregational leaders and members. It’s available here: https://www.pcusa.org/covid19/ COVID-19 Legislation Overview: A Guide for Presbyterian Churches and…