Category: PC(USA)
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Self-Development of People in Alabama
By Dan Stephens Youth on the Move and Youth Making a Difference project participants. Photo courtesy of Open Door Resource Center. Over the past several years, the Self-Development of People Committee of Sheppards and Lapsley has been cultivating long-term relationships with community partners throughout Central Alabama. Through the efforts of past-chairperson Jessie N. Williams, our…
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Great Rivers Endorses 2nd Candidate for Moderator
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Presbyterian News Service by Bethany Furkin LOUISVILLE – The Rev. Susan Davis Krummel, executive/general presbyter and stated clerk of the Presbytery of Great Rivers, has been endorsed by that presbytery to stand for moderator of the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She joins the Rev. Neal Presa of Elizabeth Presbytery as candidates…
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Presbyterian World Mission – Oct 2011
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Meet mission workers Jeff and Christi Boyd Thanks in part to the work of Presbyterian mission co-worker Jeff Boyd, about 30 school buildings in Central Africa have been constructed that serve more than 9,000 children annually. Meanwhile, his wife, Christi, has helped develop 41 grain banks in the arid North of Cameroon. While their roles…
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Come Explore the Recent Changes to the Book of Order
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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Blessings to you all as the “hiatus” of summer passes and we move into a new program year for so many congregations. This summer, as always, finds our congregations quite busy with seasonal concerns and programs. As the focus moves, however, there are concerns and responses that need attention. Some of…
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Seeking Justice in Peru
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PC(USA) mission worker Jed Koball’s service with the Joining Hands program in Peru takes him to La Oroya, one of the 10 most polluted cities in the world. A study showed that 97 percent of the city’s children have lead poisoning, a condition that can reduce a child’s intelligence and stunt physical growth. Watch Jed…
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New Form of Government: Approved
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While the Office of the General Assembly awaits official tallies, it appears that a majority of the 173 presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have approved a new Form of Government.
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PC(USA) World Mission for June
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Mission Connections Live! Presbyterian World Mission co-workers available to speak at presbyteries this fall. The host presbytery will be responsible for developing a full schedule, for providing room and board for the mission speaker, and for transporting the mission speaker from place to place within the presbytery. Presbyterian World Mission will be responsible for the…