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  • PC(USA) Disaster Response

    California churches and presbyteries work to help those affected by wildfires by Rick Jones | Presbyterian News Service Northern California’s wine country has received the brunt of the massive wildfires that continue to burn out of control. More than 20 people are known to have died in the fires, while at least 285 remain missing.…

  • Interfaith leaders hold 23-hour vigil on Capitol Hill

    Group voices concerns over senate/house versions of health care act by Rick Jones | Presbyterian News Service Original article posted on the PC(USA) Presbyterian Mission website. LOUISVILLE – For 23 hours, a group of interfaith leaders from a variety of denominations gathered on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol building on Thursday to pray, sing…

  • News from the PC(USA)

    LPTS president Michael Jinkins announces retirement Chris Wooten | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Final day of service set for September 2, 2018 ‘Living, Dying, Rising’ conference leadership spotlight: Jeya and Daniel So Emily Enders Odom | Presbyterian News Service Innovative church planters to speak on the theme of ‘Dying’ at 2017 national gathering PC(USA) All-Agency…

  • Registration is Live for the Big Tent 2017

    For registration, the schedule of events, and more, visit The Big Tent webpage.

  • News from PC(USA) – 3/1/17

    Presbyterian Ministry at the UN prepares for Commission on the Status of Women Rick Jones | Presbyterian News Service Sixty-first annual gathering opens March 13 WJK launches first book in its new children’s program Presbyterian Publishing Corporation release ‘Who Counts?’ pairs two Jewish writers for a unique retelling of Jesus parables Ash Wednesday Facebook Live…

  • The give-and-take of Lent

    Preparing our hearts for resurrection Editors | Presbyterians Today This article originally appeared in the January/February 2017 issue of Presbyterians Today. A Q & A with Michelle Bartel – Coordinator of Theological Education and Seminary Relations for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) We use the season of Lent to prepare our hearts and minds for the…

  • New resource helps youth observe the season of Lent

    ‘Pray, Fast, Love,’ available as a free download in English and Spanish by Emily Enders Odom | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE – Just as youth workers, educators, pastors and other church leaders who work with youth have started to ask themselves how they might introduce young people to a more informed and active observance of…