Category: PC(USA)
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PC(USA) digest of stories for July 20–26, 2016
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in PC(USA)Presbyterian World Mission provides update on South Sudan Stories shared, help still needed Two New Glory to God Resources Available The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation recently added two new resources to the Glory to God hymnal collection. Faith-based groups vow to create even more safe spaces for people living with HIV World AIDS Conference draws commitment…
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PC(USA) Digest of stories for July 6–12, 2016
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in PC(USA)Pedal for Protein prepares for its third fundraiser to battle hunger Bike tour to raise funds for California food pantries SAFSF forum addresses race, class, gender and power in food system 14th annual event speaks to equity, agroecology, health, and climate in enhancing our collective future Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) asks for urgent prayers for those…
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PC(USA) News for June 1–7, 2016
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in PC(USA)Guidebook app lets users navigate GA with the click of the finger One-stop shopping best describes the 2016 Guidebook app for the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which kicks off June 18 in Portland, Oregon. Presbyterians to commemorate World Refugee Day at Portland General Assembly Organizers say this year has special…
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News in the PC(USA) May 4-10th
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in PC(USA)James Hickson Lee dies at age 48 Prophetic pastor and intercultural ministry leader envisioned Christ’s church as new, diverse community Support grows for national boycott of Wendy’s Restaurants Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) endorses the initiative PC(USA) General Assembly Committee 8 Preview Middle East Issues Committee will consider divestment, two-state solution and child-detention ‘Partners for Just Trade’…
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Presbyterian Polity, Program and Mission Educator Certification Course
Christian educators, teaching and ruling elders, and church members are sometimes not aware of the rich resources in the Book of Order, and the ability of polity to empower congregational ministry, faith formation, spiritual practices, and vocation as a mark of the God who sends the church into the world. Exploring polity in the context of…
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PC(USA) News for April 13-19
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Explore the stories that have been making news this week in the PC(USA): Presbyterian Study Grant allows Princeton seminarians to explore call to ministry PC(USA) financial aid program frees Dexter and Liz Kearny from anxiety of student debt Ecumenical Advocacy Days policy plenary defines messages for advocates Expanding voting rights, explaining Trans Pacific Partnership top…
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Southeast coastal flooding
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From the Presbyterian Mission Agency: On either side of the river is the tree of life . . . and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. (Rev. 22:2) The Southeast coast is experiencing severe and unprecedented flooding. At its height, more than 400 roads, 150 bridges and two major…