News and Statements
News & Statements
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Faith Presbyterian Church Germantown and Clarence Cave
Jul 20, 2022
As part of the Presbyterian Historical Society’s intensifying documentation of Black Presbyterian churches, PHS has recently digitized the original records of Faith Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia's Germantown, the family church ...
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Welcome to Utah
Jul 18, 2022
Although it's two years away, the work is already underway for the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). At the recently concluded 225th assembly, commissioners and advisory delegates ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jul 15, 2022
If you wear glasses, you may remember the first time you put them on. For me, it happened in the second grade. On the ride home with my first pair ...
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Reflections on GA225
Jul 13, 2022
A walk through the new conference space at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville looks a lot different than it did less than a week ago. The halls and rooms, once ...
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A summary of General Assembly actions
Jul 12, 2022
Church leadership Key positions in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) were filled during the assembly. The Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace and Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis were elected co-moderators of the 225th General Assembly. ...
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Stated Clerk shares letter to church on GA decision regarding Israel-Palestine
Jul 11, 2022
Last week’s decision by the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) involving the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine has drawn strong reaction both for and against. On ...
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Assembly approves per capita rates and budgets for 2023 and 2024
Jul 9, 2022
After quick action by the Financial Resources Committee (FIN) on three amended items of business covering the per capita rates for 2023 and 2024, and the consolidated and per capita ...
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When everything else has been said, saying ‘thank you’ is always appreciated
Jul 9, 2022
Presbyterians both young and young at heart gave thanks and offered up effusive and heartfelt praise Saturday during a 28-minute final plenary that brought the 225th General Assembly to a ...
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GA commissioners approve moving Mission Engagement and Support to the Administrative Services Group
Jul 9, 2022
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Saturday’s first plenary, the 15th held as part of the 225th General Assembly, included a handful of attempts by commissioners to have the assembly reconsider previous action.
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‘I will sleep so hard when it’s over!’
Jul 9, 2022
The Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace and the Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis say they’ve been buoyed by prayer and other health-producing practices during a grueling week of General Assembly 225 plenaries that will ...
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The parable of the prodigal son
Jul 9, 2022
The last week of General Assembly has seen a vast array of worship, from choirs, musicians and Scripture to powerful sermons. The final online worship service on Saturday was no ...
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GA 226 will feature in-person plenaries, online committee work
Jul 9, 2022
The 226th General Assembly will, like the current version, be a hybrid assembly — but the mirror image of the 225th General Assembly.
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People you may not know about at General Assembly
Jul 9, 2022
There are a lot of people behind the scenes at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) who have made it possible for commissioners and advisory delegates to ...
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General Assembly votes for commission to unify Presbyterian entities
Jul 9, 2022
Commissioners of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) decisively voted Friday to reverse a key modification the Financial Resources Committee made to a recommendation by the special ...
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Resolution rejects government attempts to limit access to contraceptive and abortion care
Jul 8, 2022
The weight of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision could be felt on Friday as the General Assembly took up HSB-11, a commissioner’s resolution on affirming reproductive justice.
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‘A future with hope’
Jul 8, 2022
A series of long days and late nights during this 225th General Assembly was followed by an earlier than usual start time on Friday morning, July 8, as worship was ...
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Adapting to a world ‘that is not going to stop and wait for us’
Jul 8, 2022
Sporting a “Fred Talks” T-shirt Friday in honor of the daily broadcast efforts of host Fred Tangeman, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II praised just about everyone he could ...
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Exploring GA history through Pearl, the PHS digital repository
Jul 8, 2022
Among the vast assemblage of historical photographs, recordings and records housed within Pearl — the digital collection at the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) — there is the Presbyterian General Assemblies ...
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Recommendation for mandatory reporting of abuse revived by assembly
Jul 7, 2022
During morning plenary, the Assembly Committee on the Rules of Discipline recommended that the 225th General Assembly disapprove a recommendation from the Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Task Force. But several ...
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One more day
Jul 7, 2022
Approving a complete overhaul of the Book of Order’s Rules of Discipline proved to be too big a task for commissioners and advisory delegates to the 225th General Assembly during ...
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Stated Clerk leads panel discussion for this year’s Hands and Feet
Jul 7, 2022
At a Hands and Feet event at the 225th General Assembly Thursday, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), said ...
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Thursday worship service focuses on hope for the future
Jul 7, 2022
“What is our vision, what is your vision?” the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson asked in the wrap-up to the inspirational sermon she delivered as part of Thursday’s ecumenical worship service ...
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GA overwhelmingly endorses efforts to curb violence in the US
Jul 7, 2022
Wednesday night’s plenary session of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was devoted all but entirely to the work of the Addressing Violence in the USA Committee.
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The value of the YAADvocate
Jul 7, 2022
For two weeks, Young Adult Advisory Delegates (YAADs) joined commissioners in Louisville during the series of in-person committee meetings of the 225th General Assembly in Louisville. One of the advantages ...
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Los comisionados aprueban la desinversión de cinco empresas energéticas
Jul 6, 2022
Por un margen de 340-41 el miércoles, los comisionados de la 225a Asamblea General votaron para colocar cinco compañías de energía — Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 y Valero ...
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다섯 에너지 회사에 대한 투자 철회 승인
Jul 6, 2022
루이빌 — 수요일, 제225회 총회 대의원들은 340대 41로 투표하여, 5개 에너지 회사(Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 및 Valero Energy)가 "총회가 만든 기준을 준수할 때까지", 이들을 총회 매각/투자금지 목록에 포함하기로 ...
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Commissioners approve divestment from five energy companies
Jul 6, 2022
By a 340-41 margin on Wednesday, commissioners to the 225th General Assembly voted to place five energy companies — Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 and Valero Energy — on ...
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A reading as a first act of repentance
Jul 6, 2022
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Plenary 7 focused on the work of the Race and Gender Justice Committee (RGJ), with nine items of business placed on the consent agenda. The committee’s two other items were ...
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미국장로교, '피난처 교회 및 동반자 교회' 선포
Jul 6, 2022
거의 모든 안건 항목이 일괄 합의 안건으로 승인됨에 따라, 총회 이민 위원회는 화요일 밤, 미국장로교가 스스로 "피난처 교회 및 동반자 교회"로 선포하는 IMM-06안에 총력을 기울였다.
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IP (EE. UU.) declaró "Iglesia de Santuario y Acompañamiento"
Jul 6, 2022
Con casi todos sus asuntos aprobados a través de la agenda de consentimiento, el Comité de Inmigración de la Asamblea General puso gran parte de su energía el martes por ...
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The road to denominational Damascus
Jul 6, 2022
As a deeply evocative and lyrical liturgy led some 500 online worshipers at the 225th General Assembly down a quiet, gentle path on Wednesday morning, the road at once became ...
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How are they doing that?
Jul 6, 2022
As the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) goes into the home stretch, Nathan Young is highly confident. For the past two years, he’s been producing events like ...
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‘We still see God and find God in each other, even behind masks’
Jul 6, 2022
For Kathy Lueckert, president of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, the 225th General Assembly, with its hybrid setup, may look different than the previous 224 assemblies. But at least ...
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PC(USA) declared ‘Sanctuary and Accompaniment Church’
Jul 6, 2022
With almost all of its items having been approved via consent agenda, the General Assembly’s Immigration Committee put much of its energy Tuesday night toward IMM-06, leading the way for ...
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Committee on Mid Councils and Committee on Polity top agenda for Plenary 5
Jul 5, 2022
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The 225th General Assembly began its Tuesday afternoon session considering the recommendations brought forth by the Committee on Mid Councils and the Committee on Polity.
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Off and running
Jul 5, 2022
The first of 14 plenary sessions to be held Tuesday through Saturday came off practically without a hitch on Tuesday as commissioners to the 225th General Assembly took care of ...
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중간공의회 위원회 및 정책 위원회, 본회의 5의 주요 안건이 되다
Jul 5, 2022
제 225회 총회는 지난 화요일 오후에 업무를 시작해, 중간공의회 위원회와 정책 위원회가 제출한 건의안들을 논의했다.
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El Comité de los Concilios Intermedios y el Comité de Política ocupan el primer lugar en el orden del día del Plenario 5
Jul 5, 2022
La 225ª Asamblea General comenzó su sesión del martes por la tarde considerando las recomendaciones presentadas por el Comité de Consejos Intermedios y el Comité de Política.
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‘I’m excited to see where the Spirit will lead us’
Jul 5, 2022
“I am so impressed with the commissioners and the advisory delegates [to the 225th General Assembly],” said the Rev. Eliana Maxim Tuesday during GA Live, especially “their ability to dive ...
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Building a diverse, multiethnic community
Jul 5, 2022
Hundreds tuned in on Tuesday morning for worship as the third and final week of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) got underway. The prerecorded service was ...
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UPCUSA y La Causa: César Chávez habla en la Asamblea General de 1974
Jul 5, 2022
En 1972, Fred Eyster, pastor de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo en Belén, Pensilvania, le dijo a su congregación que él y su familia se iban a trabajar para la ...
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UPCUSA와 La Causa: 세자르 차베스,1974년 총회에서 연설하다
Jul 5, 2022
1972년, 펜실베이니아주 베들레헴의 그리스도 연합교회의 프레드 아이스터는 교회에 가족과 함께 캘리포니아의 농장노동자 연맹(UFW)에서 사역하기 위해 간다고 말하고 떠났다.
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The UPCUSA and La Causa: Cesar Chavez speaks at the 1974 General Assembly
Jul 5, 2022
In 1972, the Rev. Fred Eyster, pastor of the United Church of Christ in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, told his congregation that he and his family were leaving to work for the ...
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‘It’s not just Presbyterians that God loves. God loves us all’
Jul 2, 2022
Long before becoming director of Interreligious and Ecumenical Ministries in the Office of the General Assembly, Dr. Dianna Wright was a practicing ecumenist.
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El Espacio BIPOC (personas de color, de raza negra e indígenas) de la AG ‘es como estar envuelto en un abrazo virtual’
Jul 2, 2022
Cuando el Comité de la Oficina de la Asamblea General (COGA por sus siglas en inglés) comenzó a planificar la 224ª Asamblea General en 2020, vieron dos desafíos distintos que ...
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‘We are only strong when our sibling agency is strong’
Jul 2, 2022
Saving its prickliest items of business for the final day, the Moving Forward/Vision 2020 Committee voted Saturday to recommend moving Mission Engagement and Support into the Administrative Services Group and ...
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"Sólo somos fuertes cuando lo es nuestra agencia hermana"
Jul 2, 2022
Guardando sus asuntos más dificiles para el último día, el Comité Avance/Visión 2020 votó el sábado para recomendar el traslado del Compromiso y Apoyo de la Misión al Grupo de ...
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GA BIPOC Space ‘like being enveloped in a virtual hug’
Jul 2, 2022
As the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) started planning the 224th General Assembly in 2020, they saw two distinct challenges converging for people of color participating ...
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'자매 기관이 견고할 때에 우리도 강하다'
Jul 2, 2022
마지막에 가장 까다로운 안건을 다루기로 한, 총회 미래구상 특별위원회는 선교 참여 지원 부서를 행정서비스 그룹으로 그 소속을 옮기고, 또 비제한 기금을 선교국과 총회사무국 간에 70/30의 비율로 나누는 것에 대해 지난 ...
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Aprobación del equipo de Desarrollo del Modelo de Financiamiento y preparación para las votaciones del presupuesto de fin de Asamblea
Jul 2, 2022
A lo largo del trabajo de la mañana, el Vice Moderador del Comité de Recursos Financieros, Felipe Martínez aligeró el ambiente y ganó tiempo para las actualizaciones de PC-Biz contando ...
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자금 조달 모델 개발팀 승인 및 총회 예산 투표 준비
Jul 2, 2022
오전 업무 시간 내내, 재정 자원위원회의 부의장인 펠리페 마르티네즈는 "도넛 이야기"를 나누고 도넛 풍자를 활용함으로써, 회의 분위기를 밝게 하고 PC-Biz를 업데이트할 시간을 벌었다. (예컨대 #DonutThursday를 보라고 한다든지, 웰컴 데스크에 쌓여 ...
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Approving Funding Model Development team and preparing for end-of-Assembly budget votes
Jul 2, 2022
Throughout the morning’s work, the Financial Resources Committee Vice Moderator Felipe Martinez lightened the mood and bought time for PC-Biz updates by telling “donut stories” and making donut allusions (see ...
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Committee says next General Assembly should be hybrid
Jul 1, 2022
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The Ministry Coordination Committee voted Friday to recommend that the next General Assembly be conducted in a hybrid format with online committee meetings and in-person plenaries.
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Amending a recommendation to unify PMA and OGA
Jul 1, 2022
Day 2 at the Financial Resources Committee was light on items of business but heavy on discussion and discernment, much of it concerning the weighty matter of unifying the Presbyterian ...
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Moving forward
Jul 1, 2022
Saving for Saturday two potentially contentious issues, the Moving Forward/Vision 2020 on Friday approved with some amendments five of the eight items contained in MOV-02, the report of the Moving ...
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총회 조직체 정책 및 절차 위원회 논의를 조기 마감하다
Jul 1, 2022
루이빌 - 총회 조직체 정책 및 절차위원회는 기도와 묵상으로 아침을 시작했고, PAP-01, PAP-02, PAP-19 헌의안에 관한 30 분간의 소그룹 토론을 시작했다.
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위원회는 차기 총회도 하이브리드로 열려야 한다고 말했다
Jul 1, 2022
사역 조정위원회는 투표를 하여, 온라인 위원회 회의와 대면 본회의가 혼합된 형식으로 다음 총회를 진행할 것을 건의했다.
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El Comité dice que la Asamblea General debería ser híbrida
Jul 1, 2022
El Comité de Coordinación del Ministerio votó el viernes para recomendar que la próxima Asamblea General se lleve a cabo en un formato híbrido con reuniones del comité en línea ...
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El Comité de Políticas y Procedimientos de las Entidades de la Asamblea General concluye sus trabajos antes de tiempo
Jul 1, 2022
El Comité de Política y Procedimientos de las Entidades de la Asamblea General comenzó la mañana en oración y reflexión antes de entrar en 30 minutos de discusión en grupos ...
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General Assembly Entity Policy and Procedures Committee completes business early
Jul 1, 2022
The General Assembly Entity Policy and Procedures Committee began the morning in prayer and reflection before going into 30 minutes of small group discussion around overtures PAP-01, PAP-02 and PAP-19.
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‘It’s amazing to watch how much they want to build God’s church in the world’
Jul 1, 2022
In just about every General Assembly Committee, effusive praise has been poured on the Young Adult Advisory Delegates, who often bring a perspective not otherwise brought by commissioners.
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LGBTQIA+ overture stirs debate
Jun 30, 2022
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The General Assembly Ministry Coordination Committee voted Thursday in favor of creating a permanent LGBTQIA+ Equity Advocacy Committee following passionate comments on both sides of the issue, and prayer. It ...
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Up front about behind-the-scenes work
Jun 30, 2022
Continuing his look at what’s going on behind the scenes at the 225th General Assembly, Fred Tangeman, host of GA Live, spoke to a repeat guest, Kate Trigger Duffert, on ...
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Supporting church institutions and individuals
Jun 30, 2022
The Financial Resources Committee (FIN) in its first day of work at the Presbyterian Center focused on two agencies charged with investing in the future of the Church and its ...
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Perfect 20/20 vision
Jun 30, 2022
The Moving Forward/Vision 2020 Committee got through most of its scheduled workload Thursday, approving with a handful of amendments most sections of MOV-01, the Guiding Statement from the 2020 Vision ...
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PAP Committee unanimously recommends re-election of the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett as head of the PMA
Jun 30, 2022
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After sounding a clear note of grace, gratitude and hopefulness through its opening worship, the 225th General Assembly’s GA Entity Policies and Procedures Committee voted unanimously first to confirm the ...
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Stories from GA: 1983 Reunion
Jun 30, 2022
Before it was Atlanta, it was Marthasville. Before that, it was Terminus and Standing Peachtree—the end of a railroad and the beginning of a Native American trail. The city that ...
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‘Teasing out what happened can really speak to the Church today’
Jun 29, 2022
Smack in the middle of one historic General Assembly, two history buffs took almost an hour on Wednesday to talk, among many other topics, about the 1964 watershed General Assembly ...
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Stated Clerk urges Immigration Committee to carry ‘the spirit of innovation’ home
Jun 29, 2022
A day after the General Assembly’s Immigration Committee wrapped up its business, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II stopped by and encouraged them to break new ground in their ...
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Ecumenical-Interfaith Committee approves partnerships with international denominations
Jun 29, 2022
The Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement Committee started its final day of work at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with two related overtures to consider. But parliamentary ...
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총회 진행규정 특별위원회 설치 승인
Jun 29, 2022
총회 진행규정 위원회는 지난 수요일에 두 시간도 채 걸리지 않고 그 업무를 마무리했는데, 그 중 하나는 총회 진행규정 특별위원회 설치를 31대 3으로 승인한 것이었다.
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El Comité aprueba el establecimiento de un comité especial sobre las Reglas Permanentes de la Asamblea General
Jun 29, 2022
Las Reglas Permanentes del Comité de la Asamblea General necesitaron menos de dos horas el miércoles para completar su carga de trabajo, superada por su aprobación de 31-3 de la ...
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범교회 위원회가 국제 교단과의 파트너십을 승인했다
Jun 29, 2022
범교회 참여 위원회는 제 225회 미국장로교 총회에서의 마지막 날을 시작했다. 이 날에는 2개의 안건 검토가 예정되어 있었다. 하지만 이 날 위원회의 의회절차는 쉽게 진행되지 않았다.
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Comité Ecuménico - Interreligioso aprueba asociaciones con denominaciones
internacionalesJun 29, 2022
El Comité de Compromiso Ecuménico e Interreligioso comenzó su último día de trabajo en la 225ª Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) con dos propuestas relacionadas a considerar. ...
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Committee approves establishing a special committee on Standing Rules of the General Assembly
Jun 29, 2022
The Standing Rules of the General Assembly Committee needed less than two hours Wednesday to complete its workload, topped by its 31-3 approval of the formation of a Special Committee ...
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International Engagement Committee concludes business
Jun 29, 2022
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In contrast to yesterday afternoon’s business, the Committee on International Engagement breezed through three overtures, passing all unanimously, during Wednesday morning’s session to complete its work at the 225th General ...
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El Comité de Compromiso Internacional concluye sus actividades
Jun 29, 2022
En contraste con los asuntos de ayer por la tarde, el Comité de Compromiso Internacional hizo tres aperturas, pasando todas por unanimidad, durante la consistorio del miércoles por la mañana ...
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국제 참여 위원회 안건 논의 마감
Jun 29, 2022
어제 오후의 논의와는 대조적으로, 국제 참여 위원회는 세 건의 헌의안을 수월하게 처리하고 만장일치로 통과시켰다. 이로써 위원회는 수요일 오전 회기로 제225회 총회 활동을 마감했다.
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General Assembly commissioner has found creative way to minister
Jun 29, 2022
As many as 294,000 followers and more than 5.3 million likes. The Rev. Bethany Peerbolte has developed quite the following thanks to TikTok, the social media platform that has become ...
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Immigration Committee completes its business, reflects on migrant tragedy
Jun 28, 2022
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The tragic deaths of at least 51 immigrants in a trailer in San Antonio loomed large Tuesday for the General Assembly’s Immigration Committee, which prayed for the victims before beginning ...
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Standing up to proposed Standing Rules changes
Jun 28, 2022
The Standing Rules of the General Assembly Committee debated two items of business at length Tuesday, recommending one for disapproval while approving another.
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Pay some attention to the people behind the curtain
Jun 28, 2022
While plenty of people are working hard to make sure the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) proceeds smoothly and fairly, those under more pressure than most include ...
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Israel and Palestine dominate the attention of the International Engagement Committee
Jun 28, 2022
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When the Committee on International Engagement kicked off its second day of business on Tuesday, the initial focus was two overtures related to the Korean Peninsula and Presbyterian efforts to ...
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Overture denouncing antisemitism, Islamophobia approved
Jun 28, 2022
The Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement Committee approved resolutions denouncing antisemitism and Islamophobia and affirming Interfaith/Interreligious relationships on its second day of business at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian ...
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Comité de Inmigración completa su labor, reflexiona sobre la tragedia de los migrantes
Jun 28, 2022
Las trágicas muertes de al menos 51 inmigrantes en un remolque en San Antonio amenazaron el martes al Comité de Inmigración de la Asamblea General, que oró por las víctimas ...
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총회 이민위원회, 이민자의 비극을 생각하며 안건을 마무리하다
Jun 28, 2022
루이빌 - 샌안토니오에서 최소한 51명의 이민자들이 트레일러에서 비극적인 죽음을 맞이한 사건은 화요일에 총회 이민 위원회에 큰 반향을 불러 일으켰다. 위원회는 공식적인 업무를 시작하기 전에 희생자들을 위해 기도하며 깊은 위로를 전했다.
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반유대주의와 이슬람 혐오를 고발하는 헌의안이 승인되다
Jun 28, 2022
범교회 참여 위원회는 반유대주의와 이슬람 혐오를 비난하며 종교 간 관계에 대해 확인하는 결의안을 제 225회 미국장로교 총회 중 안건 논의 둘째 날에 승인했다.
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Moción denunciando antisemitismo, islamofobia aprobada
Jun 28, 2022
El Comité de Participación Ecuménico e Interreligioso aprobó resoluciones que denuncian el antisemitismo y la islamofobia y afirman las relaciones interreligiosas en su segundo día de trabajo en la ...
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There is always room for growth
Jun 28, 2022
With the denomination currently making history as it holds its first hybrid General Assembly, the Presbyterian Historical Society took some time to reflect on past assemblies that greatly impacted the ...
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GA’s Immigration Committee takes steps to broaden asylum seekers’ access to legal representation
Jun 27, 2022
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The Immigration Committee of the 225th General Assembly approved an item of business Monday to make it easier for immigrants and people seeking asylum to get legal representation.
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Supporting the people of Africa, Central America, the Philippines and Ukraine
Jun 27, 2022
The first day of the International Engagement Committee (INT) saw the committee move through a busy agenda of eight items of business, approving seven items, three without amendment. The next ...
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Rocket docket
Jun 27, 2022
Not only did the Standing Rules of the General Assembly Committee complete all its business Monday it made substantial progress on Tuesday’s items as well.
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Ecumenical and Interfaith Committee speeds through ‘agreeable’ first day
Jun 27, 2022
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As the Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement Committee sped toward its final vote Monday, an hour ahead of schedule, Moderator Frances Lin observed, “You guys are very agreeable.”
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The Hands & Feet initiative, hybrid style
Jun 27, 2022
On July 7, the 225th General Assembly will revisit the topic of one of the most memorable moments of the 223rd General Assembly held four years ago in St. Louis ...
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총회 이민 위원회가 망명 신청자에 대한 법률 지원을 확대했다
Jun 27, 2022
제 225회 총회 이민 위원회는 이민자나 망명 신청자가 법률 지원을 좀더 쉽게 받을 수 있도록 하는 안건을 지난 월요일에 승인했다.
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El Comité de Inmigración de la Asamblea General toma medidas para ampliar el acceso de los solicitantes de asilo a la representación legal
Jun 27, 2022
La Comisión de Inmigración de la 225ª Asamblea General aprobó el lunes un punto para facilitar a los inmigrantes y a los solicitantes de asilo la obtención de representación legal.
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Ya no es noticia de primera página
Jun 27, 2022
Entre los bastidores de la AG225, la gran novedad es que la tecnología empieza a dejar de ser noticia.
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No longer front-page news
Jun 27, 2022
Behind the scenes at GA225, the big news is that technology is starting to not be news anymore.
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Environmental Justice Committee again backs selective divestment
Jun 25, 2022
The Environmental Justice Committee of the 225th General Assembly concluded its business on Saturday after creating a revised version of ENV-09 that embraces selective divestment as “the most effective leverage” ...
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Listening to the survivors of sexual misconduct
Jun 25, 2022
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During its final day of business Saturday, the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee approved most of the recommendations made by the Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Task Force. The recommendations of ...
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Committee approves resolution on racism as a public health crisis
Jun 25, 2022
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The Committee on Race and Gender Justice finished its work on Saturday, approving three resolutions that reflected the committee’s intersecting focuses: disparities experienced by Black women and girls, racism as ...
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No new Covid cases reported in second round of committee meetings at GA225
Jun 25, 2022
The second round of committee meetings at the 225th General Assembly wrapped up Saturday afternoon with no reports of positive Covid cases during the three-day gathering.
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성적 비행 생존자들에게 귀 기울이기
Jun 25, 2022
안건 논의 마지막 날인 토요일, 보건, 안전 및 복리후생 위원회는 성적 비행 생존자 태스크포스가 제출한 모든 건의안을 승인했다. 캐롤 하워드 메리트 목사가 진행한 특별위원회의 권고 사항은 HSB-05에 담겨 있다. 이 ...
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El Comité de Justicia Ambiental respalda una vez más la desinversión selectiva
Jun 25, 2022
El Comité de Justicia Ambiental de la 225ª Asamblea General concluyó su trabajo el sábado tras crear una versión revisada de la ENV-09 que adopta la desinversión selectiva como "la ...
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환경 정의위원회, 다시 선택적 매각 지지
Jun 25, 2022
제225회 총회의 환경 정의위원회는 "적극적 참여를 통해 지구를 보호하는 데 책임을 지는 회사를 만들기 위한 "가장 효과적인 지렛대"로 선택적 매각을 수용하는 ENV-09의 개정판을 만든 후 토요일 논의를 종료했다."
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Se escuchan a sobrevivientes de acoso sexual
Jun 25, 2022
Durante su último día de trabajo el sábado, el Comité de Salud, Seguridad y Beneficios aprobó la mayoría de las recomendaciones hechas por el Grupo de Trabajo de Sobrevivientes de ...
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‘When it’s working, it’s really beautiful’
Jun 25, 2022
Equity primes have taken their place at the 225th General Assembly along with substantial technological advances and the widespread use of masks and social distancing.
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Committee on Addressing Violence in the U.S.A. wraps up its business
Jun 25, 2022
The Committee on Addressing Violence in the U.S.A. concluded its business Saturday after considering two overtures, [VIOL-08] On Living in Healthy Relationships Free of Violence and Coercion and [VIOL-09] On ...
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미국 내 폭력 해결 위원회가 일정을 마무리했다
Jun 25, 2022
미국 내 폭력 해결 위원회는 토요일 두 개의 헌의안을 심의한 후 일정을 마쳤다. 이 두 헌의안은 "VIOL-08: 폭력과 강압이 없는 건강한 관계에서의 삶"과 "VIOL-09: '총기를 호미로' 운동을 칭송하고 권장하는 것에 ...
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El Comité para Abordar la Violencia en los Estados Unidos cierra sus asuntos
Jun 25, 2022
El Comité para Abordar la Violencia en los Estados Unidos concluyó su trabajo el sábado después de considerar dos oportunidades, [VIOL-08] Sobre Vivir en Relaciones Saludables Libres de Violencia y ...
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A time to stand firm: The 1964 meeting of the UPCUSA General Assembly
Jun 25, 2022
United Presbyterians prepared for their 1964 General Assembly in an environment rife with uncertainty and change.
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Environmental Justice Committee continues mulling over divestment
Jun 24, 2022
The Environmental Justice Committee of the 225th General Assembly heard multiple presentations and opinions on Friday about whether and how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) should divest from fossil fuels, but ...
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Apologizing for the sin of slavery and repairing the lasting breach of racism
Jun 24, 2022
The Race and Gender Justice Committee approved four main motions on its second day of work in the Presbyterian Center, sending to the full Assembly overtures and resolutions apologizing for ...
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‘I’ve received all the elements needed to be successful in the process’
Jun 24, 2022
In a General Assembly marked by firsts, the Rev. Miguel Angel Dros Lorenzo — the first moderator to conduct committee business in a language other than English — knows who ...
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Assembly committee approves 'The Decade to End Gun Violence'
Jun 24, 2022
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The Committee on Addressing Violence in the U.S.A. spent its second day of business addressing VIOL-01, VIOL-05 and VIOL-07.
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One GA committee’s response to Friday’s Supreme Court decision
Jun 24, 2022
On the very day the Supreme Court took away a woman’s right to choose in several states, the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee twice voted on items that reaffirm the ...
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Sadness, anger, frustration
Jun 24, 2022
Friday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade came as little surprise to leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The decision came down as the denomination ...
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Commissioners/advisory delegates glad to be together again
Jun 24, 2022
Commissioners and advisory delegates who have been able to be in Louisville for the 225th General Assembly have been thrilled to be part of in-person committee meetings for the first-ever ...
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GA committee approves MRTI’s fossil fuel divestment proposal
Jun 23, 2022
The Environmental Justice Committee voted Thursday in favor of a proposal that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) divest from five fossil fuel companies, following the failure of a motion that would ...
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A long — and historic — day 1
Jun 23, 2022
On the first day of its work, the Race and Gender Justice Committee took a big step toward addressing an historical injustice against a Native Alaskan congregation in Juneau, Alaska, ...
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Health, Safety and Benefits votes three times to strengthen the PC(USA)’s mental health ministry
Jun 23, 2022
The Health, Safety and Benefits Committee approved three items Thursday designed to strengthen and extend mental health ministry throughout the denomination.
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General Assembly committee takes up violence in the US
Jun 23, 2022
After some early hiccups with voting logistics, the Addressing Violence in the USA Committee kicked off its meeting Thursday morning at the 225th General Assembly. The committee considered three overtures: ...
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‘God’s providence took us through’
Jun 23, 2022
Immovable deadline, say hello to indominable spirit and unrelenting faith.
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TWE Committee wrestles with theology, ecumenism in its concluding business
Jun 22, 2022
After completing two full days of committee business, the Theology, Worship and Education (TWE) Committee faced a lighter — if no less weighty — agenda on its concluding day of ...
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Polity Committee completes its agenda
Jun 22, 2022
On the final day of its pre-plenary work, the Polity Committee approved two actions for the full Assembly to consider. The first seeks changes to the Book of Order that ...
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Mid Councils Committee resurrects overture on final day
Jun 22, 2022
The Mid Councils Committee spent the bulk of its final day of business at the 225th General Assembly reconsidering and ultimately approving an overture it had disapproved by a vote ...
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Additional commissioners test positive at 225th General Assembly
Jun 22, 2022
Commissioners, advisory delegates, and staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are learning this week that Covid has not gone away. Leaders of the 225th General Assembly learned Wednesday morning that ...
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Faces that couldn’t hide their hearts
Jun 22, 2022
It was the look on the faces of young people that the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins remembers best from the march to end cash bail held in St. Louis during the ...
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제 225회 총회 대의원들이 추가적으로 코비드 양성 반응을 보임
Jun 22, 2022
미국 장로교 총회 대의원, 자문단, 직원들은 이번 주에 코비드가 사라지지 않았다는 사실을 알게 되었다. 지난 수요일 아침에 제 225회 총회 주관자들은 상당 수의 대의원과 한 명의 직원이 코비드 양성 반응을 ...
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Los comisionados adicionales dan positivo en la 225ª Asamblea General
Jun 22, 2022
Los comisionados, delegados asesores y el personal de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) están aprendiendo esta semana que el Covid no se ha ido. Los líderes de la 225ª Asamblea ...
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El Comité sobre Política completa sus asuntos
Jun 22, 2022
En el último día de su trabajo pre-plenario, el Comité sobre Política aprobó dos acciones para que la Asamblea Plenaria las considerara.
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중간공의회 위원회, 마지막 날 한 헌의안을 재논의
Jun 22, 2022
중간공의회 위원회는 마지막 날 제 225회 총회 안건에 대해 시간을 많이 들여 재심의했고 전날 17-14로 부결되었던 헌의안을 최종적으로 승인했다.
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TWE 위원회는 신학, 에큐메니즘을 심도있게 다루면서 안건들을 마무리지었다.
Jun 22, 2022
이틀 간의 위원회 업무를 마친 후, 신학, 예배 및 교육 (TWE) 위원회는 총회 사역의 마지막 날에는 부담이 덜한 안건들을 다루었다.
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El Comité TWE (por sus siglas en inglés) lucha con la teología, el ecumenismo en sus negocios finales
Jun 22, 2022
Después de completar dos días completos de trabajo del comité, el Comité de Teología, Adoración y Educación (TWE por sus siglas en inglés) se enfrentó a una agenda más ligera, ...
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They’re back!
Jun 22, 2022
When Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Rev. Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020), first touched down in Louisville on June 24, 2020, to preside at the ...
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Polity Committee again approves one item calling for Book of Order change
Jun 21, 2022
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Sticking with its first-day precedent, the Polity Committee voted to approve a single item of business, disapproving the others on its agenda. Two disapproved items added comments — one urging ...
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Theology, Worship and Education Committee recommends consideration of a new confession
Jun 21, 2022
A spirited dialogue around three separate items calling for the possible addition of a new statement to the Book of Confessions dominated the Tuesday morning agenda of the Committee on ...
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Mid Councils Committee focuses on Presbyterian employee benefits
Jun 21, 2022
Most of the Mid Councils Committee’s second day at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was devoted to employee benefits, including a robust discussion with the Rev. ...
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(Never) lost in translation
Jun 21, 2022
For his guest on Tuesday’s GA Live broadcast, host Fred Tangeman lined up Stephanie Vasquez, who as manager of Global Language Resources has numerous demands on her time at General ...
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권징 규례 위원회, 새로운 교회 권징 정책 승인하다
Jun 21, 2022
루이빌 — 함께 쟁기를 잡고 땅을 가는 것처럼, 권징 규례 위원회는 지난 화요일에 ROD-03을 승인했다. 이는 73 쪽 분량의 교회 권징이라는 제목의 문서로 권징 조례를 완전히 새롭게 개편한 문서다.
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Capítulo por capítulo, el Comité de Reglas de Disciplina aprueba una nueva política para la disciplina de la iglesia
Jun 21, 2022
Manteniendo su mano colectiva en el arado, el Comité de Reglas de Disciplina aprobó el martes la ROD-03, una revisión completa de las Reglas de Disciplina, con un documento de ...
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Chapter by chapter, the Rules of Discipline Committee approves a new policy for church discipline
Jun 21, 2022
Keeping its collective hand on the plow, the Rules of Discipline Committee on Tuesday approved ROD-03, a complete revision to the Rules of Discipline, with a 73-page document called Church ...
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Ruth Santana-Grace tests positive for Covid
Jun 21, 2022
The Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace, newly elected Co-Moderator of the 225th General Assembly, informed the Office of the General Assembly Tuesday afternoon that she has tested positive for Covid. Santana-Grace, along ...
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Ruth Santana-Grace da positivo por Covid
Jun 21, 2022
La Rvda. Ruth Santana-Grace, recientemente elegida Co-Moderadora de la 225ª Asamblea General, informó a la Oficina de la Asamblea General el martes por la tarde que ha dado positivo por ...
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루스 산타나-그레이스, 코비드 양성 판정
Jun 21, 2022
새롭게 선출된 제225회 총회의 공동 총회장, 루스 산타나-그레이스 목사는 화요일 오후, 총회 사무국에 코비드 검사 결과 양성 반응이 나타났다고 알려왔다. 산타나-그레이스는 새번 스탈링-루이스 목사와 함께 지난 토요일 하이브리드 총회 첫날, ...
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총회 스토리:
Jun 21, 2022
1958년 5월 27일, 장로교인들은 미국장로교 제170회 총회를 위해 피츠버그에 모였다. 불과 몇 마일 떨어진 곳에서, 북미 연합 장로교는 제100회 총회를 기념하고 있었다.
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Historias de la AG:
Jun 21, 2022
El 27 de mayo del 1958, el pueblo presbiteriano se reunió en Pittsburgh para la 170ª Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana en los Estados Unidos de América. A pocas ...
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Stories from GA:
Jun 21, 2022
On May 27, 1958, Presbyterians gathered in Pittsburgh for the 170th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Just miles away, the United Presbyterian Church ...
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GA Committee on Mid Councils addresses issue highlighted in Juneteenth sermon
Jun 20, 2022
The Committee on Mid Councils at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) spent the majority of its first day considering a trio of overtures that spoke directly ...
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Busca corregir los errores históricos
Jun 20, 2022
Como si tomaran su ejemplo del pájaro Sankofa, el símbolo aviar adoptado por los Co-Moderadores de la AG 224 (2022) que vuela hacia adelante mientras se extiende hacia atrás, los ...
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역사적 과오를 바로 잡기
Jun 20, 2022
루이빌 – 산코파 새, 즉 제 224회 총회(2020)의 공동총회장들이 채택한 상징 새는 뒤를 돌아보면서 앞으로 날아간다. 이 새처럼 '신학 예배 교육' 위원회의 위원들은 역사적 폐해를 회복시키면서, 동시에 미국장로교의 미래의 온전함을 ...
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Seeking to right historic wrongs
Jun 20, 2022
As if taking their cue from the Sankofa bird — the avian symbol adopted by the Co-Moderators of the 224th GA (2020) that flies forward while reaching back — members ...
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On day one, one change to the Book of Order referred to full assembly
Jun 20, 2022
The Polity Committee is tasked with reviewing proposed changes to the Book of Order. That was understood by the committee’s advisory delegates and commissioners going into Monday’s meeting.
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Rules of Discipline Committee acts on six of its seven items of business
Jun 20, 2022
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On Monday the Rules of Discipline Committee turned down a recommendation by the Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Task Force but approved five other items, including one that will allow judicial ...
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Manager of GA Business has a lifetime of assembly attendance to draw from
Jun 20, 2022
Deadlines. We all face them, although not many of us are faced with as many deadlines as Kate Trigger Duffert.
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청년 자문단, 제 225회 총회에 함께하는 헌신적인 지도자들
Jun 20, 2022
루이빌 -제프 몰스는 제 225회 총회대의원들이 교회의 젊은 지도자들의 목소리를 듣는 것이 중요하다고 믿는다. 몰스는 오웬스보로 제일장로교회의 기독교 교육 및 선교 책임자이며, 올해의 하이브리드 총회에 참여하는 청년 자문단(청년 자문단)의 팀 ...
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Los Jóvenes Delegados Asesores son un grupo de líderes comprometidos que se reúnen en AG225
Jun 20, 2022
Jeff Moles cree que es importante que los delegados a GA225 (Louisville) escuchen las voces de los líderes más jóvenes en la iglesia. Moles es director de Educación Cristiana y ...
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루이빌 살펴보기
Jun 20, 2022
35년 전, 루이빌 시는 점심 시간에 시내에서 큰 파티를 열었다. 기업들은 오후에 문을 닫았고, 거리는 막혔고, 사람들은 미국장로교에 "루이빌로 이사오신 걸 환영합니다"라는 메시지를 보내도록 초대 받았다.
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Young Adult Advisory Delegates are a group of committed leaders coming together at GA225
Jun 20, 2022
Jeff Moles believes it is important for delegates to GA225 (Louisville) to hear from the voices of younger leaders in the church. Moles is director of Christian Education and Mission ...
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A look at Louisville
Jun 20, 2022
Thirty-five years ago, the city of Louisville threw a huge party in downtown during lunch hour. Businesses closed for the afternoon, streets were blocked, and people were invited to send ...
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Una mirada a Louisville
Jun 20, 2022
Hace 35 años, la ciudad de Louisville organizó una gran fiesta en el centro durante la hora del almuerzo. Los asuntos cerraron por la tarde, las calles fueron bloqueadas y ...
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Bills and Overtures Committee refers eight commissioner resolutions for consideration by other committees
Jun 19, 2022
Meeting Sunday, the Bills and Overtures Committee voted 19-0 to refer eight commissioner resolutions to other committees of the 225th General Assembly for their consideration.
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Isaiah and the call to 'do more'
Jun 19, 2022
During today’s Juneteenth worship service inside the chapel of the Presbyterian Center, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly preached from the Book of Isaiah, connecting the life of the ...
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‘I love being a people of the impossible’
Jun 19, 2022
They both slept some following their election Saturday night as Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly. But by the time they appeared on GA Live Sunday morning, the Rev. Ruth ...
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Breaking new barriers in General Assembly
Jun 19, 2022
There will be many firsts at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this year. This is the first hybrid gathering of commissioners and advisory delegates. Another first ...
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총회에서 새로운 장벽 허물기
Jun 19, 2022
올해 개최되는 미국장로교 제225회 총회에는 처음으로 시도되는 일들이 많다. 우선, 이번 총회는 대위원들과 자문단이 하이브리드 형식으로 만나는 최초의 총회이다. 최초로 시도되는 또 다른 일은 두 명의 위원회 지도자와 관련되어 있다
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산타나-그레이스와 스탈링-루이스, 225 차 총회 공동 총회장에 선출되다
Jun 19, 2022
루이빌 - 토요일 밤 203표 대 151표의 선거 결과로, 제225 회 공동 총회장에 루쓰 산타나-그레이스 목사와 섀번 스탈링-루이스가 선출되었다. 그들은 2 년 임기 동안 함께 일할 것이다. 이번 선거로 4회 ...
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General Assembly’s host city wraps up Juneteenth commemoration
Jun 19, 2022
The Juneteenth online worship service at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was officially listed as one of the wrap-up events for the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration in ...
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Santana-Grace y Starling-Louis elegidas como Co-Moderadoras de la 225a Asamblea GeneralShape
Jun 19, 2022
Por un conteo de 203-151 el sábado por la noche, comisionados de la225ª Asamblea General eligieron a la Reverenda Ruth Santana-Grace y la Reverenda Shavon Starling-Louis como Comoderadoras. Juntas cumplirán ...
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Se rompen nuevas barreras en la Asamblea General
Jun 19, 2022
Este año habrá muchas primicias en la 225ª Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.). Esta es la primera reunión híbrida de comisionados y delegados asesores. Tambien, por primera ...
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Santana-Grace and Starling-Louis elected Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly
Jun 19, 2022
By a tally of 203-151 Saturday night, commissioners to the 225th General Assembly elected the Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace and the Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis as Co-Moderators. Together they’ll serve a two-year ...
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Opportunity, assessment, and commission
Jun 18, 2022
During the third and final plenary of the opening day of the 225th General Assembly, commissioners and advisory delegates completed their responses to questions from the General Assembly Committee on ...
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'We are not frozen, and we’re not chosen'
Jun 18, 2022
During his state of the church address on June 18, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) told commissioners ...
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Oportunidad, evaluación y comisión
Jun 18, 2022
Durante la tercera y última sesión plenaria del día de apertura de la 225ª Asamblea General, comisionados y delegados asesores completaron sus respuestas a las preguntas del Comité de Representación ...
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El sermón de apertura de la 225ª Asamblea General desafía a la audiencia a pasar de la religiosidad a la rectitud
Jun 18, 2022
El Rvdo. Gregory Bentley dinamizó el culto de apertura de la 225ª Asamblea General con un mensaje ardiente y provocador sobre la necesidad de pasar de la religiosidad a la ...
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El secretario permanente de la Asamblea General es el primer invitado de GA Live
Jun 18, 2022
Después de un breve retraso el viernes por la mañana provocado por fallas de audio, el Rvdo. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Secretario Permanente de la Asamblea General de la ...
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"Tiene que haber un mejor sentido de por qué nos reunimos y quiénes somos"
Jun 18, 2022
Desde su símbolo compartido del pájaro Sankofa hasta los mensajes de descolonización, pertenencia y aceptación de la invitación de Mateo 25, los co-moderadores de la 224 a Asamblea General pronunciaron ...
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‘Will you come bear witness with me?’
Jun 18, 2022
Fresh from preaching the opening service of the 225th General Assembly — with hundreds of worshipers scattered in locations throughout the Presbyterian Center and hundreds more joining via livestream from ...
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기회, 평가 및 위임
Jun 18, 2022
제225회 총회 개회일의 세 번째이자 마지막 순서였던 본회의에서 총회 대의원과 자문단은 총회 대표성 위원회가 제시한 질문들에 대답했고 융자국의 영상 설명을 들었으며, 청소년 자문단과 선교 동역자들에 대한 위임 예배를 마쳤다.
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Opening sermon at 225th General Assembly challenges audience to move ‘from religiosity to righteousness’
Jun 18, 2022
The Rev. Gregory Bentley energized the opening worship of the 225th General Assembly with a fiery and provocative message on the need to move from religiosity to righteousness. Bentley, Co-Moderator ...
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Luces, Cámaras, Acciones
Jun 18, 2022
Muchos roles de personal y voluntarios en la 225th Asamblea General son bien conocidos por los presbiterianos: Secretario permanente. Parlamentario. Co-moderadores
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‘There has to be a better sense of why we gather and who we are’
Jun 18, 2022
From their shared symbol of the Sankofa bird to messages of decolonizing and belonging and embracing the Matthew 25 invitation, the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly delivered a valedictory ...
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'우리가 모이는 이유와 우리가 누구인지 더 잘 알고 있어야 합니다'
Jun 18, 2022
루이빌 — 그들이 공유했던 산코파 새의 상징에서부터 탈식민지화, 그리고 마태복음 25장의 초대에의 소속과 포용에 이르기까지, 제224회 총회의 공동 총회장은 토요일 아침 GA Live를 통해 중계된 고별사를 전했다. GA Live는 총회 ...
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제225회 총회 개회 설교 '지나친 종교주의에서 정의로'
Jun 18, 2022
루이빌 - 그레고리 벤틀리 목사는 제225회 총회 개회 예배에서 지나친 종교주의에서 정의로 초점을 옮겨야 할 필요성에 대해 열정적이고 도전적인 메시지를 전했다.
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Assembly Committee on Business Referral gives thumbs up to a handful of measures
Jun 18, 2022
The Assembly Committee on Business Referral got the 225th General Assembly out of the starting gate Saturday morning by approving a handful of routine business items.
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Historic Moderator firsts
Jun 18, 2022
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On Saturday night, commissioners will elect a pair of Co-Moderators to represent the 225th General Assembly through June 2024. This year’s Assembly will be a historic first for the denomination ...
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The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly is GA Live’s first guest
Jun 17, 2022
After a brief delay Friday morning brought on by audio glitches, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), told ...
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GA Live의 첫 번째 게스트
Jun 17, 2022
루이빌 — 금요일 아침 잠시 오디오 결함으로 지연된 후, 미국 장로교 총회 정서기 J. 허버트 넬슨 목사는 지쳐 있기도 하지만 제225회 총회를 향한 희망에 차 있다고 총회 라이브 진행자인 프레드 ...
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Lights, cameras, actions
Jun 17, 2022
Many staff and volunteer roles at the 225th General Assembly are well known to Presbyterians: Stated Clerk. Parliamentarian. Co-Moderators. But Zoom Coordinator? Committee Technology Manager? The monstrous-sounding (but really indispensable) ...
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GA worship planning team prepares for decolonized worship at the Assembly
Jun 17, 2022
Seeking decolonized worship for General Assembly 225 was a value set forth by the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly, Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and Teaching Elder Gregory Bentley. Bentley ...
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Stated Clerk remains hopeful for the next three weeks
Jun 17, 2022
On the eve of the opening of the 225th General Assembly, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is optimistic. The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert ...
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The Sankofa bird looks back
Jun 17, 2022
The pandemic restricted travel for the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly, the Rev. Gregory Bentley and Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart. But it hardly slowed them down.
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글로벌 언어 지원부가 제 225회 총회를 준비하고 있다
Jun 17, 2022
50 만 단어. 이는 올해 초부터 제225회 총회를 위해 글로벌 언어 지원부 번역가들이 꼼꼼히 작업한 단어 수이다. 모든 문서를 세 가지 언어로 제공하는 것이 미국장로교 행정 서비스 그룹 소속 글로벌 ...
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Recursos Lingüísticos Globales se prepara para la GA225
Jun 17, 2022
Medio millón. Esa es una estimación aproximada sobre el número de palabras que un grupo de traductores han estado repasando para la 225ª Asamblea General desde el primer día del ...
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Global Language Resources prepares for GA225
Jun 17, 2022
A half a million. That’s a rough estimate on the number of words a group of translators has been combing through for the 225th General Assembly just since the first ...
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Health precautions are in place for the 225th General Assembly
Jun 17, 2022
As the first batch of commissioners and advisory delegates make their way to the Presbyterian Center in Louisville this week, steps are being taken to lower the risk of exposure ...
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Polity Committee to consider a dozen overtures
Jun 16, 2022
When it meets June 20-22, the 225th General Assembly’s Polity Committee has an even dozen items of business to complete, as well as an informational item from the General Assembly ...
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Ecumenical and Interfaith committee considers ways to strengthen relationships
Jun 16, 2022
The Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement Committee will hear a variety of recommendations from how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) relates to other denominations and faiths in the United States and abroad ...
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Mid Councils Committee at GA225 will consider issues of inclusion, equity
Jun 15, 2022
The Mid Councils Committee at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will consider 10 items June 20 to 22, many of which address inclusion of communities that ...
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사역 장로에 관하여: 신실한 섬김 월간 시리즈
Jun 15, 2022
당신은 우리 교회의 정치 체제를 따르시겠습니까, 그리고 그 규율을 준수하시겠습니까? 당신은 하나님의 말씀과 성령의 명령에 따라 사역하는 동료들과 일을 함께하는 친구가 되시겠습니까? 저는 스크랩 북을 만들어 본 적이 없습니다. 제 ...
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Con respecto a los/as ancianos/as gobernantes: una serie mensual para servir fielmente
Jun 15, 2022
¿Se dejará regir por el gobierno de nuestra iglesia y se sujetará a su disciplina? ¿Será usted una amistad entre sus colegas en el ministerio, trabajando con ellos(as), sujeto(a) a ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jun 15, 2022
Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to ...
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GA committee to consider ways to address needs of immigrants and refugees
Jun 15, 2022
The Immigration Committee of the 225th General Assembly will be considering four matters, including establishing a network of immigration lawyers and declaring the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to be a “Sanctuary ...
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Consideration of Moffett’s re-election among the duties of the General Assembly Entity Policies and Procedures Committee
Jun 14, 2022
Among the baker’s dozen business items slated for the General Assembly Entity Policies and Procedures Committee is whether to approve a second four-year term for the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s president ...
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Assembly news in ways you can use it
Jun 14, 2022
The hybrid in-person and online format of the 225th General Assembly makes it easier than ever for Presbyterians to access committees and plenaries, which will be livestreamed via the GA225 ...
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The General Assembly’s Moving Forward/Vision 2020 Committee will consider reports from two special committees
Jun 13, 2022
Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegates serving on the Moving Forward/Vision 2020 Committee will have, as the committee’s name implies, two items of business to consider when the committee meets ...
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Financial Resources Committee preview
Jun 10, 2022
At past General Assemblies, items of business about the denomination’s bottom line have been decided on the last day of plenary. This summer, with money matters having its own ...
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GA’s Environmental Justice Committee to consider divestment proposals
Jun 10, 2022
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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Environmental Justice Committee will consider several approaches to protecting the planet, including selectively divesting from fossil fuels and reducing the church’s carbon footprint, during the 225th ...
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Committee on Standing Rules will have no time for standing by
Jun 9, 2022
For the sheer volume of business before it — it has 31 items to consider — the Committee on the Standing Rules of the General Assembly will have to hit ...
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Race and Gender Justice Committee preview
Jun 9, 2022
One glance at the docket of the Race and Gender Justice Committee (RGJ) reveals the historic sweep and connection of its 10 scheduled items of business. Beyond identifying past oppression ...
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Advising the Assembly
Jun 8, 2022
Call it doing things decently and in order, or a Presbyterian spin on the first and second rules of Fight Club: no single person connected to the Advisory Committee on ...
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Mental health, reproductive justice and family leave top committee’s to-do list
Jun 8, 2022
Items related to health, safe space and benefits — including the Board of Pensions — are the purview of the Health, Safety and Benefits Committee, which meets June 23-26 at ...
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La salud mental, la justicia reproductiva y la familia dejan la lista de tareas pendientes del comité superior
Jun 8, 2022
Los asuntos relacionados con la salud, el espacio seguro y los beneficios, incluida la Junta de Pensiones, son competencia del Comité de Salud, Seguridad y Beneficios, que se reúne del ...
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정신 건강, 재생산 정의, 가족 돌봄 휴가 - 위원회 안건 목록에서 중요한 자리를 차지하다
Jun 8, 2022
루이빌 - 연금국을 포함하여 건강, 안전한 공간 및 복리 후생과 관련된 항목은 6월 23일부터 26일까지 켄터키주 루이빌의 장로교 센터에서 열리는 제 225회 총회에서 건강, 안전 및 복리후생 위원회가 다루는 범위에 ...
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Addressing Violence in the US Committee will consider timely gun violence reports
Jun 8, 2022
In an all-too-unfortunate but timely manner, commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegates serving on the Addressing Violence in the U.S. Committee will have several items to consider when it meets ...
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미국장로교 총회 사역 조정위원회는 LGBTQIA+ 관련 이슈를 검토할 것이다
Jun 7, 2022
루이빌 -올 여름 미국장로교 제 225 회 총회에서 사역 조정위원회는 LGBTQIA+ 형평성 옹호위원회를 만들 것인지, 제 226 차 총회를 대면 혹은 다른 방식으로 열 것인지를 검토할 것이다.
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El Comité de Coordinación del Ministerio de la Asamblea General de la IP(EE. UU.) considerará las cuestiones LGBTQIA+
Jun 7, 2022
Cuando la 225ª Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) se reúna este verano, el Comité de Coordinación del Ministerio considerará una serie de cuestiones, incluida la creación de ...
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Ministry Coordination Committee of the PC(USA) General Assembly to consider LGBTQIA+ issues
Jun 7, 2022
When the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) convenes this summer, the Ministry Coordination Committee will consider a host of issues, including whether to create an LGBTQIA+ Equity ...
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총회위원회 소개
Jun 7, 2022
신학교육, 고등교육, 출판자료, 출판국 문서, 규례서 예배모범 수정안 심의. 이 모든 것을 다루어야 하기에, 신학, 예배 및 교육 위원회의 안건목록은 넘치도록 꽉 차 있다. 이 위원회는 올여름 최초로 하이브리드로 열리는 ...
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Vista previa del Comité de la Asamblea General
Jun 7, 2022
Como el comité de la Asamblea encargado de todos los asuntos relacionados con la educación teológica, la educación superior, los recursos publicados, el trabajo del Presbyterian Publishing Corporation y la ...
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General Assembly Committee preview
Jun 7, 2022
As the Assembly committee charged with all business items related to theological education, higher education, published resources, the work of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, and consideration of proposed amendments to ...
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성적 비행에 대한 건의안과 규례서의 개정안을 고려하는 권징조례 위원회
Jun 6, 2022
6월 20일부터 22일까지 제 225회 총회 권징조례 위원회는 일곱 가지 안건들을 논의하고 식별하게 된다. 이 안건들은 여기를 클릭하여 볼 수 있다. 뉴욕시 노회의 로버트 브레셔가 이 위원회의 의장을 맡는다. 부의장은 ...
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Comité del Reglas de Disciplina encargado de examinar las recomendaciones sobre conducta sexual indebida y las enmiendas al Libro de Orden
Jun 6, 2022
Del 20 al 22 de junio, el Comité de las Reglas de Disciplina de la 225 a Asamblea General participará y discernirá su camino a través de siete asuntos. Esos ...
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Rules of Discipline Committee to consider recommendations on sexual misconduct and amendments to the Book of Order
Jun 6, 2022
From June 20-22, the 225th General Assembly’s Rules of Discipline Committee will engage and discern its way through seven items of business.
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International Engagement Committee has full slate of reports to consider
Jun 3, 2022
Commissioners and Advisory Delegates serving on the International Engagement Committee will have at least 18 overtures or reports for their consideration when the committee meets later this month at the ...
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법안 및 헌의안 위원회가 위원회 일정의 포문을 연다
Jun 2, 2022
‘법안 및 헌의안 위원회’의 대위원들은 제225차 총회 기간 18개의 위원회 회의 중 첫 번째로 회의를 개최하며, 또한 후속 위원회의 진행 상황을 모니터링하는 소임을 맡는다.
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When will the bloodshed end?
Jun 2, 2022
There comes a point when there are no words. We have seen the pain and devastation that mass shootings have placed on families, friends and communities. We have heard from ...
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Bills and Overtures is the General Assembly’s first committee
Jun 2, 2022
Not only will members of the Bills and Overtures Committee hold the first of what will be 18 committee meetings during the 225th General Assembly, they’ll be called on to ...
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Gun violence and GA225
Jun 1, 2022
In a nation where guns are now the major cause of death for young people, it follows that gun violence deterrence would top the agenda of the Addressing Violence in ...
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Equity primes at GA225
May 31, 2022
Not all innovations at this summer’s hybrid 225th General Assembly are technological, or meant to speed up proceedings. Equity primes, which will be provided to commissioners and advisory delegates for ...
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Stated Clerk joins Louisville mayor to announce Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration plans
May 27, 2022
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), joined Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and a number of local community leaders ...
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Stated Clerk mourns for those killed in latest school shooting in Texas
May 25, 2022
The shooting deaths of 19 students and two teachers at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday have once again rattled a nation that has seen an uptick ...
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Heritage Sunday 2022
May 20, 2022
Every year on a Sunday in late May the PC(USA) spends time celebrating, reflecting upon and learning about the long and rich history of the Presbyterian movement in America. Heritage ...
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Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly condemn weekend violence in the US
May 17, 2022
We are saddened and outraged by the racist slaughter of 10 Black men and women that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, this past Saturday. We continue ...
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Reproductive justice and the PC(USA)
May 17, 2022
Under the specter of safe and legal abortion ending in much of the country, let's look at the struggle for reproductive justice inside the PC(USA). Currently the PC(USA)'s office of Mission ...
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Stated Clerk prays for healing amid weekend shootings on both coasts
May 16, 2022
Our nation begins this week in a state of mourning. Two senseless tragedies on opposite ends of the country have left at least a dozen people dead and several wounded. ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
May 13, 2022
As I write this, I am deep in the process of decluttering and packing for an upcoming move. Everything is under scrutiny: “Whose is this?” “Do we still need this?” ...
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Katie Geneva Cannon Digital Collection
May 11, 2022
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is pleased to announce progress on an inter-institutional effort to publicly share records, writings and interviews of the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a founding ...
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General Assembly Leader Briefing II
May 6, 2022
Leader Briefing II for committee moderators and vice-moderators of the 225th General Assembly took place online Tuesday and Wednesday, with more than 100 participants hearing from GA staff and applying ...
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Emergency Ministry on Conscience and War Records
Apr 27, 2022
The war in Ukraine has drawn attention to the issue of conscripted military service in Europe and Eurasia. In the United States, the last draft occurred during the Vietnam War, ...
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Memorial service for Freda Gardner
Apr 26, 2022
Freda Gardner, Moderator of the 211th General Assembly in 1999 and the first woman full-time faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary, was memorialized Saturday during a Service of Witness to the Resurrection ...
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COGA gets walking tour of new conference space at Presbyterian Center
Apr 26, 2022
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recently got its first look at the new conference space currently under development at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville. The soon-to-be-completed ...
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PC(USA) 2021 statistics continue to show declining membership
Apr 25, 2022
There has been nothing normal about church membership and attendance over the past two years. In-person worship took a major hit in all Christian denominations as the COVID-19 pandemic raged ...
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With protocols in place, 225th General Assembly still on track for both in-person/online event
Apr 22, 2022
So far, so good. That was the report from the COVID-19 advisory panel that is keeping an eye on variants of the virus as the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) moves toward ...
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COGA focuses on preparations for the 225th General Assembly
Apr 20, 2022
For the first time in more than two years, several members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly gathered in person this week with Office of the ...
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Prayers of Liberation & Hope for Immigration Relief
Apr 20, 2022
As Ramadan, Passover and Easter converged last week, faith leaders from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition met over Zoom and Facebook Live. Their goal was to “channel the liberatory spirits of ...
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Sharing good medicine to ‘create the type of world that is pleasing to God’
Apr 19, 2022
“Decolonizing Holy Week” was the focus of the final broadcast of “Good Medicine” on April 13, hosted by the Rev. Gregory Bentley and Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart, Co-Moderators of the ...
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Final Report: Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation
Apr 18, 2022
The Special Committee on Racism Truth and Reconciliation has issued its final report in advance of this summer’s 225th General Assembly, when commissioners and advisory delegates will consider its 11 ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Apr 18, 2022
Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads ...
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The horrors of war
Apr 14, 2022
It should come as no surprise that there is a greater outpouring of concern and support for Ukraine than for other wars and conflicts around the world. As a denomination, ...
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Heartbreak in Ukraine
Apr 12, 2022
As the war in Ukraine continues with daily revelations of the atrocities committed, we feel the horror and mourn with our Ukrainian siblings. News reports reveal Russia’s destruction of basic ...
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Turn your eyes to Jesus
Apr 11, 2022
As we look back at that final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we can just imagine the energy in the crowd as he came into Jerusalem on the back of ...
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A way of life
Apr 6, 2022
Spencer is a small town in upstate New York with a quaint village center. That’s where anyone driving Highway 34 will find Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church a short ...
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Two teams of candidates announce intentions to stand for Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly
Apr 5, 2022
It took a while to get there, but two sets of candidates have announced their intentions to stand for Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly. The first to announce were ...
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No Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference in 2022
Mar 28, 2022
The planning team for the Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference (PBMC) has announced that the conference will not convene this fall, giving team members and connected groups a chance to ...
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Stated Clerk calls on Presbyterians to speak out in support of LGBTQIA+ siblings
Mar 23, 2022
With human rights issues taking center stage around the world, we cannot turn a blind eye to what is taking place within our own backyards.
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The Presbyterian Historical Society shares General Assembly histories
Mar 22, 2022
As preparations are underway for the PC(USA)’s historic first hybrid General Assembly, the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) looks back at previous General Assemblies that have shaped or impacted the direction ...
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General Assembly Leader Briefing 1
Mar 17, 2022
Leader Briefing for the 225th General Assembly kicked off Tuesday and Wednesday with national church staff and denominational leaders welcoming recently appointed committee moderators and vice moderators to their Assembly ...
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A picture is worth a thousand words
Mar 16, 2022
Staff members at the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) were recently joined by Religion News Service (RNS) Photo Editor Kit Doyle on an installment of “PHS Live,” an ongoing webinar series ...
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Deacons, ruling elders and their roles as worship leaders
Mar 15, 2022
For those who have felt the call to serve as deacons and ruling elders, many believe that worship is the role of the minister. An upcoming webinar could change that ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Mar 15, 2022
Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and ...
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Decolonizing environmental health
Mar 14, 2022
“If we don’t change the way we do things, we’re making sure the generations to come are going to have no life or a very hard life. They will not ...
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Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates
Mar 9, 2022
“Any process with the word ‘examination’ in it is going to create some anxiety,” said the Rev. Tim Cargal. “What PCCEC is trying to do is lessen those anxieties.” PCCEC ...
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American history: Rooted in Black protest
Mar 3, 2022
The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins recently sat down with Sonia Prescott with the Presbyterian Historical Society on an installment of PHS LIVE, an ongoing webinar series, to discuss his newly published ...
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Going to White Privilege Conference?
Mar 2, 2022
Anyone attending a PC(USA) national gathering in the last two decades might have noticed T-shirts with “got privilege?” on the front. Presbyterians and church workers get those at the White ...
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Stated Clerk condemns recent racist remarks toward women’s lacrosse team
Mar 1, 2022
Rivalry among schools and fans is natural and hopefully good-natured. There is nothing wrong with the desire to see your home team go the distance and win the prize. But ...
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Roman Catholic-Reformed Ecumenical Dialogue in the United States
Feb 28, 2022
The Roman Catholic-Reformed Ecumenical Dialogue in the United States is sharing three important documents from its previous two rounds of dialogue. The releases coincide with the group’s preparations for a ...
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Stated Clerk reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022
We are deeply saddened and shocked by Russia’s military action in Ukraine. Russia’s invasion violates international law and threatens to cause mass casualties and destruction, force millions to flee their ...
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Joshua Park accepts call as manager for Korean-speaking Councils Support
Feb 23, 2022
The Office of the General Assembly has hired a new manager for Korean-speaking Councils Support within Mid Council Ministries. The Rev. Joshua Park, English Ministry lead pastor at Bethany Presbyterian ...
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Restorative history
Feb 23, 2022
Last Thursday, Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart joined Nancy Taylor for PHS Live, an ongoing event series by the Presbyterian Historical Society.
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Feb 15, 2022
Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? ...
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Restorative Actions to be recipient of offering at the 225th General Assembly’s opening worship
Feb 15, 2022
An economic justice initiative inspired by the PC(USA) working to combat racism and racial privilege will be getting support at the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this ...
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Stated Clerk responds to recent reactions to Martin Luther King Jr. Day statement
Feb 10, 2022
On Jan. 17, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), issued a statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly issues statement in response to Stated Clerk’s recent observations on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday
Feb 9, 2022
In response to questions and comments members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly have received about the Stated Clerk’s statement on the observance of Martin Luther ...
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General Assembly preparation tops agenda for COGA winter meeting
Feb 9, 2022
With just over four months until the opening of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), church leaders are continuing to fine-tune plans for the historic hybrid gathering. ...
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Historically Black Presbyterian Schools
Feb 8, 2022
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is excited to announce a new subject guide to records related to Historically Black Presbyterian Schools.
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Calling a friend
Feb 7, 2022
Presbyterians have long advocated for ecumenical and interreligious collaboration around the world. They have also led efforts in the United States to bring denominations and faiths together in common cause. ...
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Health care and freedom
Feb 1, 2022
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), recently delivered the keynote address during Luminis Health’s 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin ...
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PHS Live: Reckoning with the past
Jan 27, 2022
At last week’s PHS Live, Presbyterian Historical Society Records Archivist David Staniunas looked at three stories from the PHS collections, each involving a pastor leaving a congregation for reasons of ...
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Call to Prayer for a peaceful solution between Ukraine and Russia
Jan 24, 2022
As people of Christian faith, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been in partnership with churches in both Ukraine and Russia over the last 30 years and with churches in the ...
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A message from the Stated Clerk
Jan 22, 2022
In my recent tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I made a point regarding his strong commitment to justice for all of God’s children. I made special ...
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GA225 worship leaders announced
Jan 19, 2022
The worship planning team for the 225th General Assembly has completed its list of worship leaders for this summer’s hybrid gathering, pairing preachers with highlighted Scripture and the GA225 theme ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A monthly series for serving faithfully
Jan 18, 2022
https://equip.pcusa.org/Round or rectangle? That was the question on the table. Literally. Two ruling elders and I were pondering the shape of the tables we were ordering for a newly spruced-up ...
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Decolonizing the dream
Jan 18, 2022
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approached, a panel of young leaders gathered for the January broadcast of “Good Medicine,” hosted by the Rev. Gregory Bentley and Ruling Elder Elona ...
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In a world of trouble and despair, we need a unity of spirit
Jan 17, 2022
On this special day, we pause to reflect on the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I wish we could say today that his dream has finally ...
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Where do we go from here?
Jan 11, 2022
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, churches across all denominations are still dealing with the fallout. Many members continue to worship from home or not at all, while pastors ...
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'All-Black Governing Bodies' at 25
Jan 10, 2022
January 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of "All-Black Governing Bodies," a groundbreaking work of denominational history that grew out of a General Assembly overture. At the end of 2021, the ...
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Per Capita Sunday: January 23
Jan 5, 2022
A new celebration Sunday has been added to the PC(USA) calendar: Per Capita Sunday. According to the Per Capita Sunday web page, “On January 23, 2022, Presbyterians are invited to ...
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San Francisco Theological Seminary reaffirmed as Presbyterian institution
Jan 4, 2022
The Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (COTE); the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA); the Board of ...
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Challenges remain the same for 2022
Jan 4, 2022
The pandemic, immigration, political challenges on Capitol Hill. As another year kicks off, many of the challenges faced in the past two years continue to be front and center in ...
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Mourning the loss of a champion for justice and peace
Dec 28, 2021
A mighty oak has fallen! The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joins South African partners and people of faith around the world in giving thanks to God for the life, ministry and ...
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Even in times of uncertainty, be joyful this Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2021
As the world still copes with a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down, the world has reason to rejoice this Christmas Day. The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Service Recognitions
Dec 17, 2021
The General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Service Recognition Award.
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Draft committee structure for GA225 is introduced to COGA
Dec 17, 2021
Members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly got their first look at the draft list of committees for the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church ...
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From Kabul to Exit 9
Dec 16, 2021
In the spring Rich Copley introduced news service readers to the Amiri family: a mother, father and four children from Afghanistan who moved to Louisville with help from Kentucky Refugee ...
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The clock is ticking toward the 225th General Assembly
Dec 15, 2021
Monday, December 20 will mark 180 days until the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It’s also the deadline in which commissioner and advisory delegate names are due ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Dec 15, 2021
There are times when belief comes easy. In the midst of a candlelight service on Christmas Eve with loved ones around us singing. At the close of a weekend retreat ...
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Educator opportunities
Dec 14, 2021
Among the General Assembly’s perennial duties is overseeing the certification process of Christian educators, those serving in areas of faith formation throughout PC(USA) congregations, mid councils, and schools.
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Stated Clerk mourns loss of life in December tornado outbreak
Dec 11, 2021
This season of Joy has been stunned by an unusual and historic outbreak of severe weather across the Midwest and we once again find ourselves in mourning, as communities deal ...
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Decolonizing the church through radical hospitality
Dec 10, 2021
“We are going to have to figure out ways to change the culture of the church; that we’re not looking for members who we want, we are looking for people ...
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Remembering Richard Poethig
Dec 7, 2021
The Rev. Richard Poethig, who died on November 22 at the age of 96, cared passionately about history. As a fraternal worker in the Philippines and a leader in the ...
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Presbyterian-affiliated residential schools for Native students
Dec 1, 2021
During conversations with Alaska Natives, the Presbytery of the Northwest Coast and Juneau’s Northern Light United Church, the Rev. Bobbi Neason learned that one resource would go a long way ...
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Justice comes for Ahmaud Arbery
Nov 29, 2021
We have seen this scenario play out over and over again. Armed white men taking the law into their own hands, shooting and killing an unarmed Black man. But now, ...
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A time for Thanksgiving and Thanks-Living
Nov 24, 2021
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says it’s a time to be thankful.
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Stated Clerk reflects on outcome of Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Nov 23, 2021
As we approach this time of Thanksgiving in this country, I can’t help but feel disheartened. I think about all of the people we’ve come to know in the past ...
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Sponsorship options available for the 225th General Assembly
Nov 23, 2021
Producing the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will cost significantly less than in-person Assemblies, but the investment in technology as well as provisions for the in-person committee ...
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Presbyterian history and Palestine
Nov 22, 2021
As Presbyterian leaders renew their calls for an end to Israeli depredations against Palestinians — in Gaza, in Silwan, in Sheikh Jarrah and elsewhere — let's sketch a handful of ...
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Taking the time to hear from all voices
Nov 19, 2021
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly continues to open opportunities to expand the voices to be heard at the 225th General Assembly next year. During its monthly ...
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Interested in learning more about ecumenical ministry?
Nov 18, 2021
After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ecumenical Institute at Château de Bossey is once again accepting applications for students to spend a semester at the Switzerland ...
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After the storm
Nov 17, 2021
“In Southwest Louisiana we talk of life before the storms and after the storms,” said CRE Nanette Cagney, pastor at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles. The “storms” are ...
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Conversation with the Co-Moderators
Nov 17, 2021
The 2021 Moderators’ Conference ended Saturday night with a Q&A conversation between conference attendees and Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Rev. Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderators of the 225th General Assembly of ...
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Keeping God in the meeting
Nov 17, 2021
Moderating presbytery, congregational and other general meetings within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) requires wearing a lot of different hats. That’s what newly elected moderators and vice moderators learned at the ...
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Increasing intercultural capacities
Nov 16, 2021
One of three featured workshops Friday night at the 2021 Moderators’ Conference focused on the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool being used by the national church and mid councils ...
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Decolonizing worship
Nov 16, 2021
Decolonizing worship means recovering practices and traditions of the Black church that have been “changed, altered, sometimes thrown away” for hundreds of years, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin said during ...
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Planning and running meetings with a purpose
Nov 16, 2021
The more than 130 present or soon-to-be mid council meetings learned how to set up and run purposeful meetings during a Friday webinar offered as part of the Moderators’ Conference, ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Nov 15, 2021
When I was teaching at Columbia Seminary, each of our graduating seniors was required to preach in a weekday chapel service in the spring semester of their final year. Many ...
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‘The image of God in us all’
Nov 15, 2021
As the manager of advocacy for the Office of the General Assembly’s Office of Immigration Issues, Amanda Craft knows a thing or two about accompanying people along a difficult journey. ...
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Office of the General Assembly provides overview of GA225 at Moderators’ Conference
Nov 15, 2021
Current and future moderators across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) got an overview of what to expect when the denomination’s first hybrid Assembly convenes next summer. Leaders with the Office of ...
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The role of the moderator
Nov 13, 2021
There is more to being a moderator in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) than simply running a meeting. The second day of the annual Moderators’ Conference took up that topic on ...
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J. Herbert Nelson joins Co-Moderators to open the annual Moderators’ Conference
Nov 12, 2021
For the second year in a row, the annual Moderators’ Conference is being held online. More than 140 moderators, vice-moderators, and moderators-elect from synods and presbyteries across the Presbyterian Church ...
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Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for the people of Ethiopia
Nov 10, 2021
In the past year, growing tensions between the federal government of Ethiopia and opposition groups led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have erupted into open clashes between Ethiopia’s ...
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The gifts of God for the people of God: Come and serve
Nov 10, 2021
This coming spring the 16-member General Assembly Nominating Committee will prepare its slate of new nominations and re-nominations for 29 boards, commission, and committees for election by the 225th General ...
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Mission Study Survey
Nov 8, 2021
Church Leadership Connection (CLC) and the Office of Call Process Support has teamed up with Research Services to survey Presbyterians about mission studies, the periodic reviews congregations undertake to “discern ...
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Stated Clerk speaks out on actions against six Palestinian organizations
Nov 4, 2021
On Oct. 19, 2021, the Israeli Defense Ministry issued a military order declaring six Palestinian civil society organizations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as “terrorist organizations.” The organizations being ...
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Cameroonian asylum seekers plead for Temporary Protected Status in U.S.
Nov 2, 2021
Is the United States a nation that cares for humanity or politics? That was the question from a group of Black migrants from Cameroon during a virtual conference with the ...
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Bilateral Dialogue between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church wraps up fall meeting
Nov 1, 2021
Worship, prayer, and deep conversation around church membership and other issues made up the third round of the Bilateral Dialogue between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church. Representatives ...
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Preparing to provide language hospitality for yet another GA unlike any other
Oct 26, 2021
Lessons learned from the all-virtual General Assembly in 2020 are quickly evolving into lessons applied as preparations for 2022 continue to ramp up. The staff in Global Language Resources (GLR) ...
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A Single Step
Oct 25, 2021
Ecumenical and interreligious ministry can begin with relationship building, which leads, step-by-step, to creative ministry and long-lasting friendships. Since before my first call, I have been engaged in community outreach ...
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COGA approves designated space for Black, Indigenous and people of color at General Assembly
Oct 22, 2021
Commissioners and advisory delegates who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color will have opportunities to meet as a group both personally and virtually at the 225th General Assembly ...
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Presbytery approves overture about racism toward Native Alaskans
Oct 20, 2021
The Presbytery of the Northwest Coast recently voted overwhelmingly to approve an overture for 225th General Assembly that addresses an act of historic injustice in Alaska: the 1963 closing of ...
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Matthew 25 and decolonization
Oct 19, 2021
The Matthew 25 vision challenges the PC(USA) to “see the ways to reform, rethink and reimagine how we engage in this world that needs our witness now, to point people ...
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Healing the wounds of separation and loss
Oct 18, 2021
The final session of the virtual Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference wrapped up Friday afternoon with more conversation around plans for the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ...
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Hebrews 11 and Matthew 25: scriptural foundations
Oct 18, 2021
Two items topped the agenda of Friday morning’s virtual Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference: a Bible study of Hebrews II and a presentation about the Matthew 25 invitation, a Presbyterian ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Oct 15, 2021
Several years ago, I was honored to be the keynote speaker at a weekend youth retreat for the Presbytery of the Cascades. We met at a beautiful retreat center outside ...
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Benefits, Connection and Innovation
Oct 15, 2021
A Thursday afternoon presentation about “Benefit Strategies for the Changing Church” was shared with attendees at the Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference. Board of Pensions leaders and the General Presbyter ...
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Virtual Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference opens for mid council leaders
Oct 14, 2021
Rev. Marci Auld Glass, head pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, opened the Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference with Bible study and reflection on Thursday. Rev. Marci Auld ...
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Hispanic and Latinx History Makers
Oct 12, 2021
Last Wednesday a PHS LIVE panel lifted up the ministries of Hispanic and Latinx Presbyterians in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Five mid council leaders shared their perspectives on their own ...
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Votes on General Assembly 225 and future planning
Sep 30, 2021
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) concluded its three-day fall meeting Wednesday with a series of votes about General Assembly 225 (GA 225). The committee also ...
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General Assembly budget projections, the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s new vision and collaborating with the Presbyterian Historical Society
Sep 29, 2021
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) began the second day of its fall meeting Tuesday with an update on the recently released consultant's report proposing major ...
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Upcoming meeting: changes to New Jersey presbyteries
Sep 28, 2021
The Administrative Commission on Mid Councils (ACMC) is meeting at noon Eastern Time on Friday, October 1, to consider two overtures by the Synod of the Northeast. Both overtures call ...
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Year of Leader Formation discusses deacon ministries
Sep 28, 2021
Deacons in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are “flexible,” “connectors,” “companions,” “imaginative,” “go-getters,” “humble” and “resourceful.” What deacons aren’t, panelists at a recent webinar on deacon ministries agreed, is a single ...
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Vaccination and faithfulness in a time of pandemic
Sep 27, 2021
The theological commitments of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) compel us to support vaccination against COVID-19 for all people except those who are unable to receive the vaccines due either to ...
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J. Herbert Nelson troubled by treatment of Haitians coming to US
Sep 24, 2021
We owe so much to the people of Haiti. They are a symbol of freedom in this part of the world. They came to our assistance during the Revolutionary War. However, we ...
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PHS LIVE: The Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund 50 years later
Sep 21, 2021
Fifty years ago, a United Presbyterian Church grant of $10,000 to the Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund “brought out the best and worst in the Presbyterian church.” Those were the ...
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Compromising diversity for convenience is not an option, says COGA
Sep 17, 2021
Organizers for the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) knew there would be challenges in planning for a hybrid event. The three-week block of time necessary for committee ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Sep 15, 2021
“O taste and see that the Lord is good …” (Psalm 34:8) Leaders taste. I am a fan of church potluck suppers. Being nurtured at the Japanese Presbyterian Church in ...
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‘It’s a little harder to suss out what’s going on in terms of transgressing boundaries’
Sep 15, 2021
The Book of Order states in G-3.0106 that “all councils shall adopt and implement a sexual misconduct policy and a child and youth protection policy.” Laurie Griffith, associate stated clerk ...
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Ready for researchers: Church World Service and Burned Churches Project records
Sep 9, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) recently processed two important ecumenical collections from the late 20th century: one highlighting the global impact of church-led relief work, the other a domestic program ...
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Stated Clerk remembers September 11
Sep 8, 2021
Twenty years ago this week, our world changed. For those who remember that fateful day in September 2001, you likely recall where you were when you first heard that a ...
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Upcoming webinar: ‘Deacon Ministries’
Sep 1, 2021
Deacons are one of three ordained positions within Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations, and yet the ways deacons lead are as varied as the worshiping communities they belong to. As part ...
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Save the date (and name): Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference
Aug 31, 2021
The Polity, Benefits, and Mission Conference (formerly the Mid Council Leaders Gathering) is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. As with last year’s event, the 2021 ...
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Stated Clerk urges US to provide 'constructive, humanitarian support' for people of Afghanistan
Aug 30, 2021
More than 100,000 people have lost their lives over the past 20 years as a result of the war in Afghanistan. Adults, children and those fighting to protect their freedoms ...
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Widening pathways to citizenship
Aug 26, 2021
As part of the PC(USA)’s “Welcoming the Stranger” webinar series, three leaders of the Citizenship For All movement joined moderator Amanda Craft during an hour-long webinar on Aug. 19. The ...
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Payer Express makes impact on per capita contributions
Aug 25, 2021
Payer Express is living up to its name, according to the Office of the General Assembly. Launched in 2018, the online portal allows the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to accept ACH ...
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Who has a seat at the table?
Aug 23, 2021
The COVID 19 pandemic has turned everything upside down when it comes to worship, ministry, and the opportunity to gather as a large body of believers. As preparations continue toward ...
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Hearing from a diversity of voices
Aug 20, 2021
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approaches another historic General Assembly next year, church leaders are making sure that all voices are heard across the denomination. In its monthly meeting on ...
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New Director of Development named at the Presbyterian Historical Society
Aug 17, 2021
Luci Duckson-Bramble has joined the staff of the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) as Director of Development. Her first day was Aug. 16. An experienced development professional with close ties to ...
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Decolonizing our congregational ministry
Aug 16, 2021
“As we prepare to return, we’ve gone 16 months and beyond without being able to make use of the physical structures of our buildings, so I pray we have come ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Aug 16, 2021
There is much to worry about these days, from the Delta variant of the coronavirus to unstable weather in much of the world to broken relationships to a deeply divided ...
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PC(USA) meeting team helps other denominations with online gatherings
Aug 9, 2021
The PC(USA) meeting team that hosted the first online General Assembly last summer has now helped two other Reformed denominations with major online gatherings: the Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) ...
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Learning to pastor in a pandemic
Aug 5, 2021
Nearly 17 months after the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S. and other countries, professionals in all walks of life are still trying to figure out the best way to ...
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New director of programs and services named at the Presbyterian Historical Society
Aug 3, 2021
Natalie Shilstut has joined the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) as director of programs and services, a leadership position that oversees PHS’s archival programs and services. Shilstut’s first day was Aug. ...
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Leaders Wanted: National Council of the Churches of Christ Convening Tables
Jul 29, 2021
Ecumenical Relations, a ministry area of the Office of the General Assembly, is seeking PC(USA) leaders to join the Convening Tables of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) ...
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‘Wait on the Lord and be of good courage’
Jul 27, 2021
Over the past several months, churches across the country have enjoyed a return to in-person worship as millions of people began receiving vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. Many churches have ...
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Digitizing Presbyterian history of New York City
Jul 21, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has completed mass digitization of 48 volumes of the original records of the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, amounting to more ...
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Jesus is still in the midst of us
Jul 20, 2021
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.” — excerpt from ...
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Decolonizing our pedagogy
Jul 16, 2021
“We need to stop internalizing these false notions that Black teachers don’t know how to teach Black students,” Dr. Patricia Akosua Lesesne said during the July broadcast of “Good Medicine,” ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jul 15, 2021
Several years ago, I was privileged to serve on an interfaith panel in Washington, D.C., on the topic of why so few young adults were remaining in churches, mosques, and ...
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Creating spirit of worship
Jul 15, 2021
The 225th General Assembly is still a year away, but leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Office of the General Assembly are already looking at how worship will fit ...
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COGA fall meeting to remain virtual
Jul 13, 2021
The last time the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly met face to face with staff of the Office of the General Assembly was February 2020 in Baltimore. ...
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Reaching a milestone
Jul 9, 2021
On Friday, July 9, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is marking its 10th anniversary. The day should be a cause for celebration. The people of South Sudan voted overwhelmingly ...
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Lifting up the people of Haiti
Jul 8, 2021
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, associate director of advocacy for the Presbyterian ...
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Resilience and imagination: two key ingredients for successful ministry
Jul 6, 2021
What does it take to effectively minister in today’s church? Pastors, ruling elders and deacons across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have had to learn the hard way over the past ...
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Two presbyteries officially become one
Jul 1, 2021
July 1 marks a turning point for those who have been part of the Presbyteries of Sacramento and Stockton in California. As of today, the two separate presbyteries are gone ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society partners with Religion News Service on project
Jun 30, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is pleased to partner with the Religion News Service (RNS) to launch a new Instagram account that will feature digitized archival images from the Religion ...
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‘God, we’re listening to what you’re providing for us. Let’s carry this to the future’
Jun 29, 2021
Seeking to become Co-Moderator of one of the nation’s largest religious organizations during a global pandemic may seem like bad timing, but that is not the way Ruling Elder Elona ...
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COGA to seek a hybrid gathering at its annual fall meeting
Jun 18, 2021
By a 6–5 count, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has voted to ask the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to waive the travel ban and allow the ...
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Remembering Dean Lewis
Jun 17, 2021
Dean Lewis, Presbyterian activist, advocate and peacemaker, died early in the morning of June 14, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife, Marianne, near.
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jun 15, 2021
For many years now, I take time to breathe when I begin to pray. I breathe in deeply and hold it for a moment. Then I breathe out slowly and ...
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This is not what God intended
Jun 8, 2021
It is estimated that more than 17,000 homes were destroyed in the latest round of clashes between Israel and Palestine last month. Healthcare also took a hit as Palestinians seek ...
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Special topic planned for The Journal of Presbyterian History
Jun 7, 2021
The Journal of Presbyterian History, the scholarly publication of the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS), is devoting its next two issues to “The Dynamics of Indigenization” in global Christian communities. During a ...
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Think globally when it comes to the pandemic
Jun 3, 2021
An estimated 28.3 million people in India are currently infected with the COVID-19 virus, while the death toll is more than 335,000, according to the nation’s health ministry. To add ...
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Singing has a special role in the lives of believers and the human race
Jun 2, 2021
For 68 days last year, during the height of quarantine and lockdown, the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann held a hymn sing on Facebook Live, singing a cappella into her iPhone Monday ...
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Stated Clerk reflects on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre
May 25, 2021
It’s been called the single worst incident of racial violence in American history and it occurred 100 years ago this weekend. Between May 31–June 1, 1921, mobs of white residents ...
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Annual book of statistics produced online only
May 24, 2021
Since the 1860s, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its earlier organizational structures have annually printed an inch-thick book of statistics, salaries, lists of governing bodies and other information on churches ...
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Stay the course for the 225th General Assembly and let commissioners decide on the 226th
May 21, 2021
While the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is still over a year away, members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) have been ...
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PC(USA) calls for leaders in Colombia to end retaliation against protesters
May 18, 2021
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders are calling on the government of Colombia to “respect the fundamental rights” of people as they seek solutions to continued unrest in the country. Poverty and ...
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National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches to quietly recognize its 50th anniversary
May 17, 2021
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (NCKPC) has decided to postpone its 50th Jubilee celebration for another year. The NCKPC is holding its annual ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
May 17, 2021
Several years ago, a good friend asked me out to lunch. She said she had something important she needed to tell me. I was curious. After we sat down and ...
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Decolonizing our memory
May 14, 2021
“I’m inviting the Church to finally go into the wilderness, as Jesus did, and decolonize their memories,” said Ruby Nell Sales, during the May broadcast of “Good Medicine,” hosted by ...
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Stated Clerk condemns recent violence gripping the Holy Land
May 13, 2021
We have watched with shock and dismay the violence that is once again ripping apart the Holy Land and its peoples, and we are deeply concerned about a further escalation. We ...
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Do not give in, do not give out, do not give up
May 6, 2021
Although there are times when injustice in the world seems unbearable or unchangeable, the Rev. Gregory Bentley says there is “a way out and a way forward” despite formidable barriers ...
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New exhibit opens at Presbyterian Historical Society
Apr 28, 2021
Visitors to the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia will notice a few changes — beginning with the outdoor space currently available to the public. A six-installation exhibit has officially opened, ...
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Cameron House and the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown share resources about clergy sexual abuse
Apr 27, 2021
Donaldina Cameron House and the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, in San Francisco, announce the release of educational resources designed to help congregations deal with clergy sexual abuse.
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Stated Clerk remembers Walter Mondale
Apr 26, 2021
He served as vice president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, but for many across the country, Walter Mondale will be remembered for his historic decision to ask ...
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‘Only love can drive out hate’
Apr 22, 2021
In the final days of his earthly walk, Jesus was spat upon, beaten, berated, tortured and finally crucified on a wooden cross. Even as he hung there with blood trickling ...
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PC(USA) 2020 statistics show no change in decline rate for membership during year of pandemic
Apr 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic may have kept Presbyterians from meeting in person, but the decline in membership over the past year is not significantly different than it was over the previous ...
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Where do we go from here?
Apr 20, 2021
We do not celebrate, nor do we gloat at this verdict, for there is no joy in what has happened here. But we do hope this means a new beginning ...
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Celebrating Lois Stair
Apr 20, 2021
“Well, here I am, filled with amazement and gratitude, and standing in need of prayer.” Ruling Elder Lois Harkrider Stair spoke those words right after her election as the first ...
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Decolonizing our politics
Apr 19, 2021
The “first order of business” for the church is to bring about more humane and justice-oriented politics, the Rev. Kobi Little said during the April broadcast of “Good Medicine,” hosted ...
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COGA approves docket for the 225th General Assembly
Apr 16, 2021
The docket for the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been confirmed and conversations continue about what happens for the 226th gathering in 2024. Thursday was a ...
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Future direction of General Assembly
Apr 15, 2021
Last year at this time, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was scrambling to pull together a completely virtual General Assembly gathering. They had four months to do it. While a large ...
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Church vision and tentative plans for GA225 take up agenda for COGA’s spring meeting
Apr 14, 2021
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) opened its spring meeting on Tuesday diving into the Stated Clerk’s vision for the church in the 21st century. The ...
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Following her call, no matter the path
Apr 8, 2021
When Dr. Tamar Wasoian was a little girl, she’d pray, “I want to serve you, God; please show me how to do it.” This childhood prayer has turned into a ...
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The world is changing and ministry needs to change, too
Apr 7, 2021
Pray for what you need, but don’t be surprised when the answer comes. These are words of advice from the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the ...
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Stated Clerk denounces violence at US Capitol that left a police officer dead last week
Apr 6, 2021
The death last week of a U.S. Capitol Police officer reminds us once again that we are a nation in need of God. The senseless actions against Officer William Evans ...
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PHS awards grants for preserving church records
Apr 1, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society is pleased to have awarded seven Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations in 2021. The winners come from six states:
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We need to consider vast wealth accumulation as a mental illness
Mar 31, 2021
As our society, and indeed our world, struggles with a wide array of problems and challenges, from the climate crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, from migration to war and political ...
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Syria at 10 years since the March 2011 Arab Spring Uprising
Mar 30, 2021
It has been 10 years since the eruption of the popular uprising known as the Arab Spring began in Syria. We grieve the past 10 years that the Syrian people ...
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The importance of role models
Mar 29, 2021
Fresh from the seminary, the first General Assembly gathering was exciting and impactful for the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II. The future Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of ...
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'We see you among us'
Mar 25, 2021
This is a message to everyone, and it is a message in particular to all those who are Asian or of Asian descent. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands in solidarity ...
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Stated Clerk calls for compassion and humanitarian aid at the US southern border
Mar 23, 2021
He [the scribe] asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love ...
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World Communion of Reformed Churches examines the impacts of COVID-19
Mar 22, 2021
What does the Lord require of us in the time of COVID-19? This grounding in Micah 6:8 is the primary question the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is exploring ...
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COGA gets first draft of proposed docket for the 225th General Assembly
Mar 19, 2021
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is still more than a year away, but plans are well under way for the denomination’s hybrid gathering. The Committee on ...
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Seeking God’s call
Mar 17, 2021
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II would be the first to tell you that community played a powerful role in his journey with God. Growing up in the 1960s, ...
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Nelson joins faith leaders in virtual roundtable discussion with US Treasury secretary
Mar 17, 2021
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II joined principal leaders of other Christian and Jewish faiths in a conversation on Tuesday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The new Treasury ...
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‘Each Christian has a calling’
Mar 16, 2021
On Transfiguration Sunday in 2003, the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell was ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Fast forward 18 years and Gambrell ...
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Decolonizing our image
Mar 15, 2021
“I’m a proud legacy keeper.” For Robin Hickman-Winfield, she’s not keeping just any legacy. She is the great-niece of Gordon Parks, the renowned photographer, filmmaker, visual artist and musician. Hickman-Winfield, ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Mar 15, 2021
I was privileged to be serving on the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary when the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall was called to be our ninth president. In her first official ...
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Sarah Huntington Smith: Historic advocate for Arab female education
Mar 11, 2021
The Rev. Robert D. Stoddard kicked off Women’s History Month at the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) with an online author talk about Sarah Huntington Smith and her sister missionary educators in Ottoman Syria and Lebanon.
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Administrative Commission on Mid Councils approves presbytery reorganization for New Jersey
Mar 8, 2021
Some changes have come to seven presbyteries in New Jersey. Last week the Administrative Commission on Mid Councils approved a plan to re-imagine the previous seven into four new missional ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church look for new ways of being church
Mar 3, 2021
The third round of dialogue between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church continued last week. The two denominations have been conducting bilateral dialogue since 2000 in an effort ...
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J. Herbert Nelson reflects on 35 years of ministry
Mar 2, 2021
The year was 1986 and J. Herbert Nelson, II began his career as a Presbyterian pastor. Little did he know where the next 35 years would take him. The Stated ...
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Wright, Henderson increase roles with Office of the General Assembly
Mar 1, 2021
After serving in an interim role with the Office of the General Assembly for more than 18 months, Dianna Wright has been named director of ecumenical and interreligious relations, filling ...
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The ‘grace and cosmic perception’ of Katie Geneva Cannon
Feb 24, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is pleased to announce progress on an inter-institutional effort to publicly share records, writings and interviews by the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, the founding ...
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Boundary shifts and a newly formed presbytery take up first meeting of the Administrative Commission on Mid Councils
Feb 17, 2021
Some changes have been made for two presbyteries in Montana, while two California presbyteries have decided to form a new one. This was part of the agenda of a recent ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Feb 16, 2021
For years I could not understand what the Apostle Paul meant when he told the believers in Thessalonica to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How do you do that? ...
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What will church look like post-pandemic?
Feb 16, 2021
Depending on the source, the world’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic could be four months, six months or longer. Regardless of how long it takes, the Stated Clerk of the ...
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Want to see what colonized theological education looks like? Look around
Feb 11, 2021
Back in 1971, three young scholars were commissioned to do a study of seminary-trained African American pastors on the South Side of Chicago. The pastors were asked to what extent ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society digitizes records of historic Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia
Feb 10, 2021
The Presbyterian Historical Society has announced the digitization of records from Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, work made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. ...
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Navigating a year of the unknown
Feb 9, 2021
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life as we know it, church leaders across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other denominations are still dealing with the unknown. While ...
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Think about your neighbors
Feb 8, 2021
As thousands of people across the country line up every day to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ...
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Churches should ‘put the bucket down’ where they are to dismantle racism
Feb 3, 2021
The Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) say churches need to step out of their comfort zones to bridge the divide in race relations across ...
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Stated Clerk urges immediate action to reunite migrant families
Feb 2, 2021
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging President Joe Biden to act swiftly to reunite migrant families that have been separated at the ...
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White House decision to phase out use of private prisons wins support from Stated Clerk
Feb 1, 2021
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II’s issues with private prisons go back long before he began working for the national office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). When Nelson was ...
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Forging a path for ecumenism in the 21st century
Jan 26, 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ecumenism is alive and well in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). As the pandemic has forced churches and other non-profit agencies to find new ways to approach ...
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New training resource for ruling elders and deacons launched as part of Year of Leader Formation
Jan 25, 2021
Newly elected and ordained ruling elders and deacons in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can now access resources that will guide them in understanding the constitutional questions of the denomination.
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Shaping the next General Assembly
Jan 22, 2021
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) may be a year and a half away and the dates may not be finalized, but that hasn’t stopped the planning ...
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Lessons for 21st-century Presbyterian abolitionists
Jan 21, 2021
What can you learn from the past to help shape the work of the present and future? This topic is of special interest to members of the Presbyterian Peace ...
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Paving the way for a new General Assembly
Jan 20, 2021
Like other Christian denominations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has had to learn to rely on technology and other means to be church in the 21st century, thanks to the COVID-19 ...
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Creating jobs and bridging the political divide
Jan 20, 2021
For six years, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, headed the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. He had a front-row seat to the goings ...
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Casting a new vision for the 225th General Assembly
Jan 19, 2021
Stating a desire for transparency with the greater Church, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) on Tuesday released a process report, outlining the decision to change ...
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Stated Clerk joins Poor People’s Campaign in call for ‘light and leadership’
Jan 19, 2021
Faith leaders across the country gathered virtually on Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and to lift their prayers and concerns as a new president prepares to take ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jan 15, 2021
Several years ago, I led a group of young adults from the United States on a journey to explore our relationship with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. After a wonderful ...
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PC(USA) celebrates court decision to block ‘Death to Asylum’ Trump rule
Jan 13, 2021
A U.S. District Court’s decision to block plans to remove protections for migrants coming to this country seeking asylum has come as good news for those working in immigration advocacy ...
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Creating a new vision for the 225th General Assembly
Jan 12, 2021
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is approximately 18 months away, and work is already underway to determine what that assembly will look like.
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No changes to Book of Order
Jan 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-term impact on how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be conducting business over the next few years, including any updates to the Book of ...
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Stated Clerk looks ahead to the challenges facing the church in 2021
Jan 6, 2021
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is looking at a long list of priorities for the year ahead.
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COGA sets onsite committee meeting dates for the 225th General Assembly
Dec 17, 2020
The dates for the 13 committees of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to gather in-person in 2022 have been set. The Committee on the Office of ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society end-of-year reflections
Dec 16, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, Nancy J. Taylor, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Historical Society, has been reflecting on a uniquely challenging year for the national archives of the ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Dec 15, 2020
A group of women gather within the walls of a state penitentiary to move through prayer stations, sing about hope, and hear a bit of good news. A lively choir ...
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Cautiously optimistic
Dec 15, 2020
A federal judge’s recent decision ordering the Trump administration to reinstate the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program is drawing cautious optimism from immigration/refugee advocates with the Office of ...
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Decolonizing congregational life
Dec 10, 2020
Since their election last June, the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have been speaking on the need for churches to reach out into their ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society to offer internships
Dec 9, 2020
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has succeeded in raising the necessary funds to support internships for Community College of Philadelphia students.
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2021 to be Year of Leader Formation
Dec 8, 2020
The roles of deacons and ruling elders have long been an important part in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The parts they play in the life of the ...
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Love the otherness of the other
Dec 7, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says there is a need for reform in policing in this country. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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COGA approves new budget/staffing plan for the Office of the General Assembly
Dec 4, 2020
While national leaders tout the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic winding down next spring, the financial impact of the virus will be felt for some time to come in the ...
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225th General Assembly to move to Louisville in 2022
Dec 4, 2020
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has approved a plan to change the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 2022. The new plan ...
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Stated Clerk urges churches to stay the course on virtual worship
Dec 1, 2020
The debate between state governments and churches over in-person worship during a pandemic reached a new level last week when the U.S. Supreme Court sided with religious leaders in New ...
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A history lesson on Presbyterian mission in Korea
Nov 25, 2020
How do we understand the history of Presbyterian mission in Korea? How do we sometimes misunderstand it? In a PHS LIVE webinar on Nov. 19 presented by the Presbyterian Historical ...
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How does one moderate church meetings in a time of pandemic?
Nov 24, 2020
Everything about the year 2020 has been different for churches and presbyteries and the way they conduct business. There have been a lot of firsts, including an online General Assembly ...
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Stated Clerk calls for prayer in Central America
Nov 24, 2020
As Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, I am calling to you for prayer and action in the midst of the many crises faced by all of us, from the ...
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Listen and get uncomfortable
Nov 23, 2020
The issues around racial unrest and the call for justice and change were major topics of discussion during the final day of the virtual Moderators’ Conference. During a late morning ...
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Having fun and geeking out
Nov 21, 2020
Leave it to nearly 200 Presbyterian mid council moderators and vice moderators to have a good time while honing their parliamentary procedure skills. The Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, associate director for ...
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Moderating in a digital age
Nov 21, 2020
Like most national conferences since March, the annual Moderators’ Conference is being held via Zoom this year. During the second day of the digital gathering, attendees heard from a former ...
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Even during a pandemic, God will provide plenty of ‘what is it?’
Nov 20, 2020
The same God who in the Book of Exodus “turned the Red Sea into an interstate” for the Hebrew people and later fed them six mornings each week with something ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Nov 16, 2020
One of the questions I hear most often from ruling elders is “Where are all the young people?” Within that, I hear lament, loss, and grief. These are healthy emotions. ...
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Decolonizing our consciousness
Nov 12, 2020
When you examine Scripture, how does the lens of colonization influence how you read and understand those passages? That’s the question asked during Wednesday’s broadcast of Good Medicine, a monthly ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Expresses Solidarity with Nigerian Partners
Nov 10, 2020
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands in solidarity with our partners in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN), applauding the courage and passion of the young people who have been leading ...
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Flourishing in Ministry
Nov 6, 2020
Complaints from parishioners, a demand for pastors to conform to congregational expectations, isolation, uncertainty. These were some of the terms that came up during Thursday's Mid Council Leaders Gathering during ...
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Mid Council Leaders’ Gathering goes virtual
Nov 6, 2020
Mid council leaders from across the country gathered virtually on Thursday for a streamlined, one-day meeting to talk about the issues that have had a huge impact on the Presbyterian ...
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Stated Clerk issues call to prayer regarding violence in Cameroon
Nov 5, 2020
Two years ago, 78 students and three staff members were abducted from the Presbyterian Secondary School (PSS) in Nkwen, Bamenda. A week before that, 11 students were traumatized when they ...
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Stated Clerk urges Presbyterians to get out and vote on Tuesday
Nov 2, 2020
As the hours count down to Election Day across the country, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging people to head for the ...
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A time for innovation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Oct 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of easing, pastors and presbytery leaders across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have had to re-think ministry in a time of social distancing. The ...
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Stated Clerk recognizes United Nations’ 75th Anniversary
Oct 26, 2020
For three-quarters of a century now, the United Nations, through its member states, has made significant changes in the lives of individuals across the world. What began on October 24, ...
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A word of thanks from the Stated Clerk
Oct 20, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says churches are standing strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new video, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert ...
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Cumplen con las rondas (virtuales)
Oct 15, 2020
El Reverendo Gregory Bentley y la Anciana Gobernante Elona Street-Stewart, los co-moderadores de la 224º Asamblea General (2020), se tomó 45 minutos el jueves con miembros de la Junta de ...
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Stated Clerk says Black lives still matter in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Oct 15, 2020
Weeks after a Kentucky grand jury returned no indictments against police in connection with the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian ...
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Co-Moderators announce new book study program
Oct 15, 2020
The Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have announced a new book study program. Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Reverend Gregory Bentley ...
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A statement on Nagorno-Karabakh
Oct 14, 2020
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and on behalf of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), I lament the violation of the ...
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Stated Clerk denounces immigration officials’ plan to return hundreds of Cameroonians to a situation of extreme danger
Oct 13, 2020
The pain of the world is staggering. When life is brutally ended, when villages are razed, when people are forced to flee, our corporate silence is deafening. I lament the ...
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In a time of pain and suffering, Co-Moderators offer 'Good Medicine'
Oct 12, 2020
For nearly four months now, Ruling Elder Elona Street-Stewart and the Reverend Gregory Bentley have been adjusting to a new way to be Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020). ...
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Stated Clerk joins other faith leaders in opposition of president’s latest proposal on refugee admissions
Oct 7, 2020
A number of faith leaders, including the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, say they are outraged by President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower refugee admissions next year to 15,000. ...
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Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) officially commissioned
Oct 6, 2020
The Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) were officially commissioned Monday night during the fall assembly meeting of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. ...
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Reformation Sunday 2020: Zwingli’s 'Plague Song'
Sep 30, 2020
Zwingli’s “Plague Song” shows Presbyterians beleaguered by COVID-19 how the famous Reformer’s spiritual commitment deepened following his bout with the bubonic plague, which killed between a quarter to half of ...
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First Unitarian Church provides sanctuary for those calling for justice in the Breonna Taylor case
Sep 26, 2020
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church are among several Christian denominations that are speaking out in support of a Unitarian church’s decision to offer sanctuary to demonstrators in ...
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Stated Clerk issues Call to Action on behalf of Indigenous people
Sep 24, 2020
As protesters across the country continue to raise awareness of the injustices levied against people of color, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is ...
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PC(USA) leaders express disappointment in grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case
Sep 23, 2020
Our hearts break today upon the news that a grand jury will not seek stronger charges against the police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, ...
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Stated Clerk reflects on the life and impact of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sep 22, 2020
As the nation mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is calling on national leaders ...
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Moving forward in a new financial reality
Sep 21, 2020
As its budget continues to tighten, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is facing tough decisions on what its focus will be in the coming years. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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Updates coming to Church Leadership Connection
Sep 16, 2020
Presbyterian ministers seeking a call will soon find it easier to connect with churches looking to fill positions. Church Leadership Connection (CLC), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s computerized database and matching ...
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Stated Clerk reflects on September 11 in sermon to New York church
Sep 16, 2020
Sunday was a special day for Bedford Presbyterian Church in Bedford Village, in northern Westchester, New York. Not only was the church preparing to call a new pastor, but also ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Sep 15, 2020
Where has your faith journey taken you? My journey has always kept me in the church. As a child, my playtime included lining up my dolls on the couch for ...
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Abuse Prevention Helpline to continue
Sep 15, 2020
An Abuse Prevention Helpline, designed to help Presbyterian churches end and prevent abuse among children or youth, will continue operating for the next two years. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ...
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Want to impact racism in this country? Have the hard conversations, says Street-Stewart
Sep 14, 2020
Standing in solidarity with those who have been impacted by racism and hate is good, but making a real difference will take time, understanding, and some tough conversations. That was ...
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Office of the General Assembly offers new study course for Disability Inclusion Sunday
Sep 8, 2020
How does your church connect with people with disabilities? What ministries do you offer to those who face intellectual and physical challenges? Those are some of the topics to be ...
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What should the next General Assembly look like?
Aug 31, 2020
The recently completed 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) brought a new approach to conducting church business. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of ...
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It’s not about an organization, but a cause
Aug 27, 2020
As the national office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) prepares for a weekend march in downtown Louisville, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly ...
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Pandemic brings uncertainty to international students attending seminary
Aug 26, 2020
The stories of hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be heard and felt throughout the U.S. It has also brought on a new level of stress for ...
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La pandemia trae incertidumbre a los estudiantes internacionales que asisten al seminario
Aug 26, 2020
Las historias de las penurias provocadas por la pandemia COVID-19 siguen escuchándose y sintiéndose en todo el país. También ha provocado un nuevo nivel de estrés para los estudiantes internacionales ...
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Henderson, Wright extend contracts with the Office of the General Assembly
Aug 25, 2020
As the Office of the General Assembly continues to look for ways to meet a shrinking budget, two interim leaders have agreed to extend their time with the agency. Julia ...
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PC(USA) leaders to take a hard look at future general assemblies
Aug 24, 2020
With the 224th General Assembly (2020) in the history books, leaders in the Office of the General Assembly have begun to look at how future church gatherings will be held. ...
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Youth Rising Coalition campaign raises nearly $44,000
Aug 18, 2020
A campaign to help Baltimore youth become entrepreneurs has raised nearly $44,000 over the past several weeks. The Youth Rising Coalition (YRC), sponsored by the Presbytery of Baltimore, was the ...
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Church in transition
Aug 17, 2020
Nearly two months into his second, four-year term, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says the church needs ...
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Con respecto a los/as ancianos/as gobernantes: una serie mensual para servir fielmente
Aug 17, 2020
Otra semana más y las protestas continúan; gente que lucha contra la supremacía blanca y la brutalidad policial. Los asesinatos de George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor (que no son ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Aug 17, 2020
Another week passes and the protests continue; people fighting against white supremacy and police brutality. The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor (who are not the latest but ...
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New faces join the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly
Aug 12, 2020
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has begun another two-year term with some new members. Luci Duckson-Bramble, Blythe Keiffer, Dave Davis, Robin Pugh, and Shannan Vance-Ocampo ...
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Stated Clerk views second term as a call to action in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Aug 10, 2020
As he begins his second term, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is hoping to put words into ...
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Presbyterians played major role in the Prohibition era
Aug 5, 2020
January 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Prohibition Era, when the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. An important advocate for Prohibition within the ...
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Stated Clerk says today’s generational culture is taking a different approach to racism
Aug 3, 2020
As the U.S. witnesses protests and marches over the treatment of people of color, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian ...
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Donations still needed for Baltimore’s Youth Rising Coalition
Jul 22, 2020
Organizers for Baltimore’s Youth Rising Coalition say they are still in need of funds to help young entrepreneurs. The coalition is made up of 14- to 24-year-olds who seek to ...
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Don’t lose hope
Jul 22, 2020
The sun was bright on a recent Wednesday morning as nearly two dozen staff members with the Office of the General Assembly gathered at a Louisville park for a celebration. ...
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COGA looks at the work ahead for the PC(USA)
Jul 21, 2020
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) welcomed some new faces during a two-day online meeting last week. This was the first lengthy meeting for members Blythe ...
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J. Herbert Nelson reflects on the life of U.S. Rep. John Lewis
Jul 20, 2020
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) extends its deepest sympathy to the family of United States Congressman John Lewis. His contributions to our nation and to the world will leave an indelible ...
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Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for South Sudan
Jul 17, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ, Deeply troubled by recent events in Jonglei State, South Sudan, which perpetuate and intensify decades of ethnic conflict and injustice, the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan ...
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사역장로에 관하여: 신실한 섬김 월간 시리즈
Jul 15, 2020
제 친구 밀드레드는 2020년 7월 5일에 그녀의 100번째 생일을 축하했습니다. 평생 장로교인이었던 밀드레드는 인디애나의 그녀의 교회에서 여러 차례 당회원으로 섬겼습니다. 미국장로교의 모든 단계에서 적극적으로 활동한 밀드레드의 첫사랑은 언제나 그녀의 지역 ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jul 15, 2020
My friend Mildred celebrated her 100th birthday on July 5, 2020. A lifelong Presbyterian, Mildred has served many terms on the session of her church in Indiana. Active at all ...
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Con respecto a los/as ancianos/as gobernantes: una serie mensual para servir fielmente
Jul 15, 2020
Mi amiga Mildred cumplió sus 100 años el 5 de julio de 2020. Presbiteriana de toda la vida, Mildred ha servido por muchos turnos en el consistorio de su iglesia ...
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PC(USA) shelves plans for Big Tent in 2021
Jul 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with major budgeting issues have prompted leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to cancel plans for Big Tent in 2021. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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‘Ruling elders rule — and amen to that!’
Jul 9, 2020
After criss-crossing the nation and travelling the globe while serving the past two years as co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri learned through the many fellow ruling elders ...
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OGA offers retirement package to staff 60 years and older
Jul 9, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of going away, the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has begun looking at ways to reduce costs in ...
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총기 폭력 예방 옹호자 짐 애트우드 사망
Jun 30, 2020
미국장로교가 COVID-19 바이러스의 결과로 금요일에 사망한 은퇴 목사이자 작가, 총기 폭력 예방 운동가 짐 애트우드 목사의 죽음을 애도하고 있다.
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Fallece Jim Atwood, defensor de la prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego
Jun 29, 2020
La Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE.UU.) está de luto por la pérdida del pastor retirado, autor y defensor de la prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego, el reverendo Jim Atwood, ...
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Gun violence prevention advocate Jim Atwood dies
Jun 29, 2020
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is mourning the loss of retired pastor, author, and gun violence prevention advocate the Reverend Jim Atwood, who died on Friday as a result of the ...
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Historic 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is in the books
Jun 29, 2020
For two weeks now, a key group of leaders, technicians, and individuals with a long track record of working behind the scenes of the General Assembly have been gathered in ...
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Eight minutes, 46 seconds of silence
Jun 27, 2020
After making dozens of motions and plenty of two-minute speeches, commissioners to the 224th General Assembly (2020) concluded their final online plenary with 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence.
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Commissioners address issues related to theological education during full fifth plenary
Jun 27, 2020
Following a heady morning session—in which the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, was elected to a second, four-year term as the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the ...
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‘Just keep stirring’
Jun 27, 2020
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II was re-elected as Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Saturday morning by 94 percent of the commissioners to the 224th General Assembly.
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Racial injustice, COVID-19 and support for Native American churches take up bulk of third plenary at the 224th General Assembly
Jun 27, 2020
Commissioners and advisory delegates to the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) say it’s time for the church to step up and act during these times of racial ...
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미국장로교 수정 눈물방울 상(Crystal Teardrop Awards)이 NASA의 여성들 인정하다
Jun 26, 2020
인류를 우주로 진출하도록 하는 국립 항공우주국(NASA)의 노력에서 두드러진 역할을 담당한 네 명의 아프리카계 미국인 여성들이 미국장로교에 의해 인정받고 있다. 미국장로교 총회 정서기 J. 허버트 넬슨 목사는 매리 잭슨, 도로시 존슨 ...
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Los premios IP(EE. UU.) Crystal Teardrop ("Lágrima de Cristal") reconocen a las mujeres de la NASA
Jun 26, 2020
La Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE.UU.) reconoce a cuatro mujeres afroamericanas prominentes que desempeñaron un papel en la carrera de la Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio (NASA por sus siglas ...
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Upon further consideration …
Jun 26, 2020
Commissioners to the 224th General Assembly made short work of the docket for their second plenary session Friday, completing their business more than an hour earlier than scheduled.
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‘Far more than all we can ask or imagine’
Jun 26, 2020
The opening worship of the 224th General Assembly Friday morning found the duo delivering their final sermon remotely as the gathering has been forced to go online due to the ...
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General Assembly Committee on Representation releases profile on commissioners and advisory delegates
Jun 26, 2020
White women between the ages of 56 and 65 make up the largest group of commissioners and advisory delegates for the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)./p>
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PC(USA) Crystal Teardrop Awards recognize women of NASA
Jun 26, 2020
Four prominent African American women who played a role in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) race to put humans in space are being recognized by the Presbyterian Church ...
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제 224차 총회(2020년) 공동총회장의 상징으로 교회 전체가 탄력을 받다.
Jun 25, 2020
앞으로 2년 동안 장로교인들은 물줄기 위에 서 있는 산코파 새에 대해 많이 보고 듣게 될 것입니다. 지난 토요일 밤 그레고리 벤틀리 목사와 엘로나 스트리트-스튜어트 장로가 제 224차 미국장로교 총회(2020)의 공동총회장이 ...
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COGA holds last meeting before 224th General Assembly (2020) wraps
Jun 25, 2020
In a “normal” General Assembly, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) would be preparing for a joint meal together to assess the progress of the General ...
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Symbol of the Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) gains momentum across the church
Jun 25, 2020
Over the next two years, Presbyterians will be seeing and hearing a lot about the Sankofa bird standing in a stream of water. The image could be seen brightly behind ...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Service Recognition Award recipients recognized
Jun 25, 2020
A number of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s ecumenical and interreligious partners were set to be recognized at the 224th General Assembly (2020) this year in Baltimore. The COVID-19 pandemic changed ...
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‘Look, and see our disgrace!’
Jun 25, 2020
While the book of Lamentations — with two verses from chapter 5 serving as the scriptural basis for the 224th General Assembly (2020) — there’s still hope, commissioners and others ...
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224th General Assembly (2020) recognizes individuals for their work in gun violence prevention
Jun 24, 2020
One of the planned highlights of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was the presentation of the PC(USA) Crystal Teardrop Awards. The awards, presented by the ...
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A marketplace of good ideas
Jun 23, 2020
Baltimore’s Youth Rising Coalition got the chance Tuesday to show and tell Presbyterians across the nation what they’ve done with the mentoring, marketing, financial and networking opportunities afforded them.
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PC(USA) leadership gives thumbs up to first weekend of GA plenaries
Jun 23, 2020
The first plenary of the historic 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is in the books and organizers are overall pleased with how the online process has ...
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224th General Assembly elects Street-Stewart, Bentley co-moderators
Jun 20, 2020
Elona Street-Stewart, executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the Rev. Gregory Bentley, pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Alabama, were overwhelmingly elected to be co-moderators of ...
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Poor People’s Campaign hails movement to meet this moment
Jun 20, 2020
Fourteen months ago, the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis was on a bus winding through Western Kentucky on the Poor People’s Campaign’s Real National Emergency bus tour and envisioning a major ...
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Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the PC(USA) wrap two-year term
Jun 20, 2020
For the past two years, Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and the Reverend Cindy Kohlmann have traveled across the country visiting mid councils, churches, and communities. Their journeys took them overseas ...
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First plenary of the 224th General Assembly (2020) puts technology to the test
Jun 20, 2020
More than 400 commissioners, over 180 advisory delegates, and hundreds of staff, churches, and spectators tuned in to take part in the first-ever, fully online 224th General Assembly (2020) of ...
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Stated Clerk calls Supreme Court decision on DACA good news
Jun 19, 2020
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision Thursday to block President Donald Trump’s efforts to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is being described as a victory by the Stated Clerk ...
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Assembly Committee on Business Referrals sends docket to the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Jun 19, 2020
Members of the Assembly Committee on Business Referrals have settled on the proposed items of business for the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The committee finalized ...
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2020 Women of Faith winners will be honored virtually
Jun 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic shift in the way organizations around the country are conducting business. For the first time in the history of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), ...
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COGA gets final update prior to the opening of GA224
Jun 18, 2020
With the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) convening in less than 24 hours, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) received its final ...
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Stated Clerk honored by union rights organization, Jobs With Justice
Jun 18, 2020
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), was honored Wednesday night by Jobs With Justice, a union rights organization, ...
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Stated Clerk delivers virtual greeting to Presbyterian Church of Korea
Jun 18, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delivered virtual greetings to a gathering of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) this week. The PCK and ...
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Baltimore General Assembly history
Jun 16, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the 224th General Assembly (2020) into a virtual space, Baltimore remains the host city of record. This will be Baltimore’s eighth time hosting a ...
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Behind the scenes at the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the PC(USA)
Jun 15, 2020
Final preparations are under way this week for the first fully online General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Normally during the final week, organizers would be traveling to the ...
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COGA says no consent agenda currently exists for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Jun 12, 2020
For months now, leaders in the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have said the upcoming 224th General Assembly (2020) will be like none other. Weeks ...
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This Young Adult Advisory Delegate to General Assembly is a Presbyterian through and through
Jun 11, 2020
Born in Alabama, Rowan Sankar lived in India for two years before moving to the Dallas area in 2006, where he discovered First Presbyterian Church of Plano, Texas. Even in ...
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Three sets of Co-Moderator candidates make their pitches
Jun 11, 2020
Vision, technology and time management skills and, of course, leadership in a time of pandemic and protesting were among the skill sets examined Wednesday during a Presbyterian Outlook forum starring ...
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Eight mission co-workers will serve General Assembly as Mission Advisory Delegates
Jun 11, 2020
For a short time in June, eight mission co-workers will briefly turn their attention from their work with global partners to serving the greater church as Mission Advisory Delegates (MAD) ...
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Mapping the financial future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) tops agenda for GA224
Jun 10, 2020
When staff began planning for the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), they didn’t expect to be preparing for a scaled-down, three-day event to be held online ...
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Stated Clerk/Committee on Theological Education express concern on San Francisco Theological Seminary merger
Jun 9, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Committee on Theological Education (COTE) have released statements on last year’s merger between San Francisco Theological ...
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Stated Clerk says don’t rush to get back into a church building for worship
Jun 9, 2020
Don’t rush to re-open your church sanctuary for face-to-face gatherings. That’s the word from the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian ...
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Hosting from afar
Jun 8, 2020
“We were planning a warm welcome,” said the Rev. Dr. Jackie Taylor, general presbyter of the Presbytery of Baltimore, describing the embrace that commissioners and other attendees of the 224th ...
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Mid council and other church leaders share their hearts and prayers as the nation struggles
Jun 4, 2020
A group of mid council leaders has come together in a video to share prayers, heartaches, and hopes in the midst of nationwide demonstrations. The video is in response to ...
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Synergy between PC(USA) assembly and Poor People’s Campaign continues online
Jun 2, 2020
As plans were being made for the 224th General Assembly in Baltimore, a synergy was forming with another event down the interstate in Washington D.C.: The Poor People’s Campaign: A ...
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Online Bible study opens new opportunities for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Jun 2, 2020
The 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will have a number of firsts later this month. Everything connected to the shortened assembly will be online, including Bible ...
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Stated Clerk remembers recent victims of racial violence
May 29, 2020
The recent deaths of three African Americans have once again raised concern about racial injustice across the country, including the cities where the deaths occurred. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert ...
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PC(USA) statistics show a leveling off in membership decline
May 28, 2020
While the numbers are slightly lower, the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to show a leveling off in the decline of church membership. The ...
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These youth are indeed rising
May 27, 2020
Seneha Speaks and Deshawn Richards are two young entrepreneurs living in Baltimore you’ll be hearing more about during next month’s online General Assembly. The two — Speaks, 20, owns a ...
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Arthur Fullerton and Marie Mainard O’Connell seek to embrace change for the PC(USA)
May 27, 2020
Whoever is elected as Moderator/Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), they will be looking at a two-year term like none other. In just a ...
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PC(USA) agencies/entities complete Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audit
May 26, 2020
After three site visits, 17 focus groups and several agency and entity-wide surveys, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has completed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audit as recommended by the 223rd ...
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New time and new forms of ministry
May 26, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc across the world and the impact could last for years. However, despite its swift spread, it has prompted government, business, and churches to reevaluate ...
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COGA to create task group to continue work after General Assembly
May 22, 2020
Recognizing the limited time available at the 224th General Assembly (2020) next month, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) is working to keep commissioners engaged after ...
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Celebrating the call to serve as a ruling elder
May 18, 2020
The move from an in-person to an online General Assembly has impacted a number of planned luncheons and breakfast meetings next month. However, organizers for the Ruling Elder Luncheon have ...
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Practicing self-care during COVID-19
May 18, 2020
As churches and pastors have discovered in the past two months, social distancing doesn’t mean putting ministry on hold. The work continues in new, innovative ways. The Reverend Dr. J. ...
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Ministry in an emergency
May 11, 2020
Churches of all denominations have reinvented worship and ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic through technology and other means. Some congregations across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have described opportunities to expand ...
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Presbytery of Baltimore named online host for the 224th General Assembly
May 8, 2020
The 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) may not be held in Baltimore this year, but the city and its Presbyterian leaders are still hosting. In its weekly ...
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Guatemalan mother and son seek to help less fortunate during pandemic
May 7, 2020
More than 1,500 days. That’s how long Hilda and her fourteen-year-old son, Ivan, have been living in sanctuary in Austin, Texas. The family arrived at the U.S. border from Guatemala ...
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Online Leader Briefing gives first test of conducting church business digitally
May 6, 2020
With less than two months to go before the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s first completely online General Assembly, the Office of the General Assembly got a small test of how it ...
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Historic online Leader Briefing under way
May 5, 2020
It’s Leader Briefing day Tuesday for a small group of Presbyterians taking part in the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). But this year it’s different. For ...
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Digital Leader Briefing to be held this week in preparation for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
May 4, 2020
It is swiftly becoming the norm. Person-to-person meetings are giving way to digital gatherings. That’s the case Tuesday when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) hosts a digital Leader Briefing for the ...
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J. Herbert Nelson weighs in on digital General Assembly
May 4, 2020
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), says it’s an opportunity to consider a new way of being church in the ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommends extension of special committees
May 1, 2020
With the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) just two months away, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) is still working to firm ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly presses on toward the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Apr 24, 2020
Members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) call this week’s decision to hold a shortened, online General Assembly difficult, heavy, and necessary. COGA gathered Thursday ...
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Addressing the call process during COVID-19
Apr 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to rethink the way we do business. That certainly holds true for churches. Church is the place where we gather for worship and ...
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Finding spirituality in a pandemic
Apr 22, 2020
The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly are known as enthusiastic travelers, women who love nothing more than sharing the gospel with churches and mid councils and interpreting the 2018 ...
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224th General Assembly to be conducted online only
Apr 21, 2020
For the first time in the history of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the denomination’s General Assembly will be held online only. The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly ...
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Easter 2020 Special Collecting
Apr 21, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, churches across the nation are showing themselves to be beacons of hope—providing food and social services, pastoral care, and online worship. One way the Presbyterian Historical ...
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Take care of our bodies before we take care of the economy
Apr 20, 2020
As local, state and federal leaders begin talking about re-opening the economy, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is advising caution. The Reverend Dr. ...
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COGA considera asuntos críticos para la 224a Asamblea General (2020)
Apr 17, 2020
Todavía falta una semana para la decisión final sobre la 224a Asamblea General (2020), pero el Comité de la Oficina de la Asamblea General (COGA) pasó la mayor parte de ...
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COGA considers critical business for 224th General Assembly (2020)
Apr 17, 2020
A final decision on the 224th General Assembly (2020) is still a week away, but the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) spent a bulk of its ...
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COGA tomará una decisión final sobre la 224a Asamblea General (2020) la semana entrante.
Apr 16, 2020
El Comité de la Oficina de la Asamblea General (COGA) tomará una decisión final sobre la 224a Asamblea General (2020) durante su llamado semanal el jueves 23 de abril. Los ...
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총회 사무국 위원회, 제 224차 총회(2020)에 대해 다음 주에 최종 결정을 내릴 예정.
Apr 16, 2020
총회 사무국 위원회(COGA)는 4월 23일 목요일의 주간 회의를 통해 제 224차 총회(2020)에 관한 최종 결정을 내릴 예정이다. 위원회는 2일로 축소된 가상 총회를 포함해서 여러 가능성을 검토하고 있다.
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COGA to make final decision on the 224th General Assembly (2020) next week
Apr 16, 2020
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) will make a final decision on the 224th General Assembly (2020) during its weekly call Thursday, April 23rd. Committee members ...
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Presbytery of Seattle remains strong in the midst of COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020
It was one of the first cities to feel the huge impact of COVID-19. Seattle, Washington, is still in the midst of the battle with the virus. The latest statistics ...
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Stated Clerk weighs in on rise in technology during COVID-19
Apr 14, 2020
As more and more churches embrace technology to reach their congregations, many have questioned what will happen once the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, ...
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COGA to consider abbreviated virtual General Assembly
Apr 10, 2020
The countdown continues to the 224th General Assembly (2020) currently scheduled for June 20–27. The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has been working closely with OGA ...
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New York City’s Presbyterian leaders stand firm in the midst of COVID-19
Apr 9, 2020
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Large numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to be reported in New York City this week. And while authorities are cautiously optimistic that a “flattening of the curve” may ...
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Piece by piece, PC(USA) Easter service comes together
Apr 8, 2020
On Friday morning, March 27, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, walked into the chapel of the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville. With his white robe in one arm ...
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Stated Clerk Nominating Committee recommends J. Herbert Nelson, II, to seek a second term
Apr 7, 2020
The Stated Clerk Nominating Committee (SCNC) announced Tuesday that it is recommending the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, for a second term as the Stated Clerk of the General ...
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Nancy J. Taylor named executive director at the Presbyterian Historical Society
Apr 6, 2020
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has a new executive director: Nancy J. Taylor. Taylor, who led PHS from July 2019 to March 2020 as acting executive director, was named the ...
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Church leaders consider holding a full virtual General Assembly
Apr 2, 2020
As the dates of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) draw closer, church officials are weighing their options on the best way to proceed. The Committee ...
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Co-Moderators find new ways to connect with Presbyterians
Apr 2, 2020
Many people are unable to attend worship in their communities due to health issues, work, or travel schedules, and churches have responded in recent years by relying on a number ...
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Online Easter celebration to be released April 9
Apr 1, 2020
Dressed in the white robes of Easter, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II and the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett — together with remote appearances by the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann ...
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Elona Street-Stewart and Gregory Bentley to run as Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Apr 1, 2020
A second pair is now seeking to become Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Elona Street-Stewart, a ruling elder and synod executive with the ...
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Stated Clerk lifts up health care workers
Mar 31, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb around the world, so does the impact on medical workers. Infected medical personnel are adding additional strain and stress to an ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly considers options for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Mar 27, 2020
One of the questions surrounding Presbyterians in the midst of COVID-19 is how it will impact the planned gathering of the 224th General Assembly (2020) in Baltimore this summer. The ...
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Keeping your church/presbytery office organized during COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
The COVID-19 virus may be preventing churches from offering in-person worship, but the work and ministry continues outside of worship times. Pastors and presbytery leaders are relying on technology to ...
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Virtual Communion: Church leaders say it can be done
Mar 25, 2020
The rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has raised a lot of questions within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) over how the church conducts everything from worship and communion, to official meetings ...
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OGA releases new web mapping tool to show COVID-19 confirmed cases
Mar 24, 2020
The Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has unveiled a new web mapping tool that shows confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in proximity of mid ...
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Stated Clerk urges Presbyterian churches to close on Sunday
Mar 21, 2020
As communities continue to report new outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging all churches to refrain from ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly shares concern over COVID-19
Mar 20, 2020
In their monthly video conference call, members of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA), set aside time from their agenda to share and pray about the ...
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Una oración de las Co-Moderadoras en estos momentos de incertidumbre…
Mar 19, 2020
Dios eterno, sustentador, proveedor, Dios de toda sabiduría y conocimiento,nuestros espíritus están abrumados, nuestra fe desfallece y nuestras mentes se nublan con noticiasde enfermedad y muerte.Conoces nuestros pensamientos antes de ...
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Ecumenical ministries: moving forward
Mar 17, 2020
A year ago last week, the Office of the General Assembly’s Ecumenical Ministries suffered a shock. The Reverend Robina Winbush, director of Ecumenical Relations for the PC(USA), died suddenly upon ...
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A word of prayer from the 223rd GA Co-Moderators for these uncertain times…
Mar 16, 2020
Eternal God, sustainer, provider, God of all wisdom and knowledge,Our spirits are weary, our faith quivers, our minds get clouded by news of sickness and death.You know our thoughts before ...
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PC(USA) employees to work from home and registration for the 224th General Assembly delayed again
Mar 12, 2020
The continued spread of the coronavirus has once again prompted officials with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to take action to ensure the health and safety of employees, board and committee ...
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J. Herbert Nelson remembers Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Mar 11, 2020
As the world mourns the passing of former United Nations Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offers his thoughts ...
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Stated Clerk halts international travel for PC(USA) staff in Louisville
Mar 9, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is banning international travel for staff with the Office ...
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Registration for the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the PC(USA) delayed
Mar 5, 2020
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is delaying registration for the upcoming 224th General Assembly (2020).
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Stated Clerk opens first Sunday in Lent at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York
Mar 3, 2020
Are you ready? That was the question from the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, to members of The Brick Presbyterian Church last weekend. The Stated Clerk of the General ...
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National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches shares appreciation for Stated Clerk’s Call to Prayer
Mar 2, 2020
As the mysterious coronavirus continues to spread from country to country, the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (NCKPC) is sharing its appreciation for the recent Call to Prayer offered ...
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Presbyterian-Episcopal dialogue looks at the needs of a changing church
Feb 26, 2020
Meeting at First Presbyterian Church in San Diego Feb. 17-19, representatives of the Episcopal-Presbyterian Bilateral Dialogue met and considered how the two ecclesial traditions could partner with each other considering ...
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The Wilmore and McCloud Collections: Keeping the common memory alive
Feb 25, 2020
Recently processed and now available for research at the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia are the personal papers of two prominent African American leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Gayraud ...
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Call to Prayer for victims of global conflict
Feb 24, 2020
On January 18, a U.N. humanitarian facility in Ngala, Borno State, Nigeria, on the border with Cameroon, was violently attacked by nonstate armed groups. The aid workers there were providing ...
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Harbors and Horizons: Faith and life shaped by both
Feb 21, 2020
A good number of yesterdays ago, I grew up amidst fathomless harbors and fantastic castles. I now celebrate 25 years living amidst wide horizons and waves of wheat. I think ...
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A Call to Prayer from the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Feb 20, 2020
As the novel coronavirus has captured the headlines in recent weeks, misinformation, conspiracy theories and fear of the unknown have raised anxiety and caused widespread apprehension.
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Stated Clerk urges president and other national leaders to end immigrant family separation
Feb 19, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is calling on President Donald Trump and other federal leaders to change direction in how it deals with ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Feb 18, 2020
I have a pair of “block-out glasses” that were given to me as a gag gift. When you put them on for a photo, your eyes (and ostensibly your identity) ...
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Administrative Commission of the General Assembly takes next step toward reconciliation in the Synod of the Covenant
Feb 14, 2020
An Administrative Commission (AC) of the General Assembly has taken six actions in its continuing efforts to address “allegations of disorder” in the Synod of the Covenant. The commission voted ...
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Co-Moderators announce Bible study leaders/preachers for the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Feb 13, 2020
The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) have selected the Bible study leaders and the preachers for the worship services for the 224th General Assembly (2020) to be held ...
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COGA gets preview of 224th General Assembly (2020)
Feb 13, 2020
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has been given a preview of what to expect at the 224th General Assembly (2020) in Baltimore this June. COGA, ...
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Se necesitan «sus manos y pies» en Baltimore este verano
Feb 7, 2020
Todavía faltan más de cuatro meses y medio para la 224ª Asamblea General (2020) de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.), pero ya se está trabajando en la preparación para recibir ...
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이번 여름 볼티모어에서 당신의 "손과 발"을 필요로 함
Feb 7, 2020
미국장로교 224차 총회(2020)는 아직 4개월 반 이상 남아있지만, 볼티모어에 모일 수백 명의 장로교인들과 그 가족들을 준비하기 위한 작업은 이미 진행 중이다. 총회 사무국의 "손과 발" 계획은 사회 정의 작업을 위한 ...
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Your “hands and feet” are needed in Baltimore this summer
Feb 6, 2020
The 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is still more than four-and-a-half months away, but work is already underway to prepare for the hundreds of Presbyterians and ...
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John Bingham’s reformer roots
Feb 5, 2020
In a New York Times opinion piece in 2013, constitutional law scholar Gerrard Magliocca wrote, “More than any man except Abraham Lincoln, John Bingham (1815–1900) was responsible for what the Civil War ...
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Stated Clerk speaks out against president’s Middle East plan
Jan 31, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says he sees nothing in President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan that would benefit the Palestinian community. The ...
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General Assembly co-moderator finds stories of faith in the borderlands
Jan 31, 2020
The Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, was eager to visit the U.S./Mexico border before her presentation at the joint meeting of the presbyteries of Grand Canyon ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society awards Heritage Preservation Grants
Jan 28, 2020
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has awarded four Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations. The winners are Handsboro Presbyterian Church in Gulfport, Mississippi; United Presbyterian Church in Sackets Harbor, New ...
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Cameroon migrant facing deportation gets stay pending her appeal for asylum
Jan 27, 2020
Members of the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota, prepared to say goodbye to one of their members last week, but the anticipated tears of sadness turned ...
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정서기가 장로교회들에게 성적 비행에 관한 정책을 시행할 것을 촉구함
Jan 23, 2020
미국장로교 총회 정서기는 취약한 사람들을 성적 비행으로부터 보호하기 위해 더 많은 일을 하도록 교회에 촉구하고 있다. J 허버트 넬슨 목사는 교회에 서신을 보내며, 모든 공의회 지도자들에게 성적 비행에 대한 정책을 ...
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Secretario Permanente urge a las iglesias presbiterianas a que den cumplimiento a las políticas contra el abuso sexual
Jan 23, 2020
El Secretario Permanente de la Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) urge a las iglesias a hacer más para proteger a la gente mas vulnerable contra el abuso ...
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Moon Lee and Sandra Hedrick to run as Co-Moderators at the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Jan 23, 2020
The first candidates have officially announced plans to seek election as Co-Moderators of the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Moon Lee, a ruling elder from the ...
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Stated Clerk urges Presbyterian churches to enforce sexual misconduct policies
Jan 22, 2020
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging churches to do more to protect vulnerable people from sexual abuse. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert ...
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General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations holds winter meeting
Jan 17, 2020
There is no reason why churches can’t grow in the 21st century. That was one of the messages to the General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations (GACEIR) from ...
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Sobre los(a) Ancianos/as: Una serie mensual para servir fielmente
Jan 15, 2020
Mientras que muchas iglesias empiezan sus programas anuales en setiembre y el calendario litúrgico comienza con el adviento, la mayoría de las congregaciones siguen el calendario anual para las instalaciones ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jan 15, 2020
While many churches begin their program year in September and the liturgical calendar begins with Advent, most congregations follow the calendar year for the installations and ordinations that mark a ...
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사역장로에 관하여: 충실한 봉사를 위한 월간 시리즈
Jan 15, 2020
많은 교회들이 9월에 프로그램을 새로이 시작하고 교회력은 대림절로 시작하는 반면, 대부분의 교회들은 새로 시작되는 이사회와 위원회의 임직과 안수를 위해 일반 달력 연도를 따릅니다. 여기에는 내년의 시간을 따르는 목표, 목적, 비전 ...
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Stated Clerk named one of 20 people to watch in Louisville, Kentucky
Jan 14, 2020
Over the past year, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been working to boost the church’s role ...
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James Frederick Kubik dies
Jan 13, 2020
A key player in the Presbyterian church’s reunification in the 1980s has died. James Frederick Kubik, known as “J,” died on January 4 at the age of 89. Kubik served ...
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Faith leaders call on U.S. to de-escalate tensions with Iran
Jan 10, 2020
Following more than a week of violent exchanges between the U.S. and Iran, a number of faith leaders have signed a letter to Congress calling for diplomacy and peacemaking efforts. ...
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Dates revised for 225th General Assembly (2022)
Jan 9, 2020
While the 225th General Assembly (2022) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is still two and a half years away, plans are already underway for the event to be held in ...
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Looking ahead in the new year
Jan 8, 2020
A new year brings new challenges and the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) believes the church is ready. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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A year of change and opportunities
Dec 31, 2019
As the year draws to a close, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been doing some reflection ...
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Pearl Digital Archives: New in 2019
Dec 30, 2019
In April 2019, the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) highlighted four ongoing initiatives that expand its mission in new ways: the Religious News Service digitization project, LGBTQIA+ History collecting effort, Building ...
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Iglesia de Texas adopta un enfoque diferente para la adoración
Dec 30, 2019
Las iglesias de todas las denominaciones han cambiado su forma de adorar en un esfuerzo por dar nueva vida y energía a la experiencia de adoración.
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Texas church takes different approach to worship
Dec 30, 2019
Churches across denominations have changed how they worship in an effort to breathe new life and energy into the worship experience.
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Brother moderators find support in family connections
Dec 26, 2019
It’s not unusual for family members to serve the same church or even the same presbytery. But you rarely hear of siblings serving as moderators at the same time in ...
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A Christmas Day Message from the Stated Clerk
Dec 25, 2019
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, offers Christmas greetings.
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Secretario permanente invita al pueblo presbiteriano a orar por 180 días antes de la 224ª Asamblea General (2020)
Dec 23, 2019
A partir de hoy y culminando el día inaugural de la 224ª Asamblea General (2020) en Baltimore, los líderes actuales y anteriores de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) se unen ...
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Stated Clerk invites Presbyterians to 180 days of prayer, leading up to the 224th General Assembly (2020)
Dec 23, 2019
Beginning today and culminating on the opening day of the 224th General Assembly (2020) in Baltimore, current and former leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are joining in 180 Days ...
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정서기는 장로교인들에게 180일 간의 기도로 초대하며 224차 총회(2020년)를 준비함
Dec 23, 2019
오늘부터 시작하여 볼티모어에서 224차 총회(2020) 개막일에 이르기까지 현재와 이전 미국장로교회 지도자들이 180일 간의 기도회에 참가하고 있다. 미국장로교 총회 정서기인 허버트 넬슨 목사는 현재 공동총회장들과 과거 총회의 공동총회장/총회장들 및 교단 내의 ...
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Estudio del libro de las co-moderadoras se enfoca en cómo integrar el espacio.
Dec 19, 2019
¿Cómo utiliza su iglesia su espacio físico para integrarse con la comunidad a su alrededor? Ese es el enfoque del capítulo cuatro de la Iglesia Vecinal: Transformando a su Congregación ...
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Co-Moderators’ book study focuses on integrating space
Dec 19, 2019
How does your church utilize its physical space to integrate with the community around it? That’s the focus of Chapter Four in the book, "Neighborhood Church: Transforming Your Congregation into ...
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Con respecto a los/as ancianos/as gobernantes: Una serie mensual para servir fielmente
Dec 16, 2019
Existen innumerables citas, consejos y esloganes relacionados con escuchar y conocer la historia de otras personas. La que más está presente en mi cabeza es la cita de la novela Matar ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Dec 16, 2019
There are innumerable quotes, pieces of advice, and catch phrases related to hearing and knowing someone else’s story. The one that sticks in my brain is the line from Harper ...
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사역 장로에 관하여 : 충실한 섬김을 위한 월간 시리즈
Dec 16, 2019
다른 사람의 이야기를 듣고 이해하는 것과 관련된 수많은 인용문, 조언, 어구가 있습니다. 제가 기억하는 것은 Harper Lee의 소설인 To Kill A Mockingbird의 대사입니다. 이 이야기에서, 지혜로운 변호사이자 아버지인 Atticus Finch는 ...
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PHS Raises $10,000 for fellowships
Dec 12, 2019
Philadelphia, Pa: The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) will award four Research Fellowships in 2020 thanks to a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. The PHS Research Fellowship program provides grants of $2,500 to ...
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Stated Clerk talks social justice issues with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
Dec 12, 2019
More than 8.6 million people call New York City home. It is the most populous city in the U.S. Even with its strong corporate and financial structure, the city faces ...
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Minnesota church fights to keep member from being deported
Dec 10, 2019
To Gladys Mbonifor, the community of Apple Valley, Minnesota, is home and the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church is family.
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‘This is the way we sharpen our axe’
Dec 5, 2019
Guided by a pair of seasoned consultants, about 300 of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s national staff engaged in a difficult and draining conversation about race Wednesday. “This is the way ...
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For-credit class for seminarians to be offered again at GA224
Dec 4, 2019
A trio of denominational leaders will once again offer seminary students a for-credit deep dive into all things Presbyterian at the upcoming 224th General Assembly in Baltimore next June. The ...
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Transforming Partnerships
Dec 3, 2019
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a long history of successful partnerships in ministry and service. The impact of partnerships is the focus of Chapter 3 of "Neighborhood Church: Transforming Your ...
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Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer for Cameroon
Dec 2, 2019
Deeply troubled by recent events in Cameroon, I would invite all Presbyterians to join me in praying for justice, peace, and security for the people of Cameroon.
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Seeking Jesus in today’s world
Nov 27, 2019
The story is a familiar one in the Bible. The Gospel of Luke tells of two men on the road to Emmaus following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As they ...
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Planning and putting on worship beyond the congregation
Nov 27, 2019
The 120 or so moderators and moderators-elect who gathered last week for training, support and networking at the Moderators’ Conference heard worship ideas and rationales Saturday from the Presbyterian Church ...
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A Word from J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk, Office of the General Assembly (OGA) and Diane Moffett, President/Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Nov 26, 2019
On November 24–25 the Moving Forward Implementation Commission convened a meeting with leadership, board chairs and members of the Office of the General Assembly (OGA), Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) and ...
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‘When things get difficult, we are here to do ministry together’
Nov 26, 2019
There’s a spiritual side to serving as a mid council moderator that’s every bit as important as “the Book of Order side,” Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, co-moderator of the 223rd ...
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How inclusive are your meetings?
Nov 26, 2019
When it comes to the flow, outcome, and inclusivity of church meetings, a lot rests on the shoulders of the moderator. During a workshop last week at the Moderators’ Conference ...
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Moderators’ Conference workshop explores five ways to deal with conflict
Nov 25, 2019
During last week’s Moderators’ Conference, the Rev. Dr. David Forney led workshops teaching about 120 moderators and moderators-elect how to deal with conflict that’s inevitable during meetings and other events ...
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The more things change, the more Jesus stays the same
Nov 25, 2019
The world has shifted and new and complicated challenges are presenting themselves to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other denominations, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, told a gathering ...
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Reflections from the Co-Moderators
Nov 23, 2019
Watching the Reverend Cindy Kohlmann and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri interact with each other is like watching family members catch up after a long time apart. When the Co-Moderators of ...
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Moderators’ Conference opens with worship
Nov 22, 2019
More than 120 mid council moderators have gathered in Louisville for the annual Moderators’ Conference of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Moderators and moderators-elect from across the country are meeting for ...
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Scott Warren found not guilty on two counts of felony harboring
Nov 21, 2019
After only two hours of deliberation a jury delivered a not guilty verdict in the retrial of Scott Warren on charges that he harbored undocumented migrants in the Arizona desert ...
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Stated Clerk condemns U.S. position on Israeli settlements in West Bank
Nov 21, 2019
The announcement from the current U.S. Administration that there is no such thing as “occupied territories” in Israel is abhorrent as well as foolish. It suggests that there is no ...
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Emory professor has unique approach to connecting people from different backgrounds
Nov 19, 2019
Churches, companies, nonprofit organizations, and seminary students are having hard conversations about how to connect in an ever-changing world. The Reverend Dr. Gregory C. Ellison, II, author of the book, ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Nov 18, 2019
During a recent presbytery training event, ruling elders from various churches were working in three small groups discussing the roles and responsibilities of session. One of the groups raised a ...
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Co-Moderator Cintrón-Olivieri joins Kentucky youth from three presbyteries
Nov 18, 2019
Sometimes you must go to great lengths to connect with other people. Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, Co-Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), affirmed that ...
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Bring your hands and feet to Baltimore
Nov 12, 2019
Visitors attending the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) next summer in Baltimore will have the opportunity to put their hands and feet to work during the ...
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Stated Clerk urges U.S. not to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
Nov 11, 2019
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is asking the United States to reconsider its plans to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. The Reverend ...
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Are you listening?
Nov 7, 2019
How well does your church listen to its surrounding community members? In the continuing video series on the book, Neighborhood Church: Transforming Your Congregation into a Powerhouse for Mission, Co-Author ...
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Preserving Presbyterian history
Nov 6, 2019
For more than 160 years, the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has been collecting and archiving historical church documents and other items. At its Philadelphia offices, you will find more than ...
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Stated Clerk tells Greensboro congregation to get ready for change
Nov 5, 2019
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), joined interfaith leaders in Greensboro, North Carolina, this weekend for the 40th ...
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New Board Members at the Presbyterian Historical Society
Nov 4, 2019
The incoming class — the Reverend Dr. Cornell Edmonds (Princeton Junction, N.J.), Marsha Heimann (Allentown, Pa.), Tim Hoogland (Minnetonka, Minn.), the Reverend Cindy Jarvis (Glenside, Pa.), Dr. Yushin Lee (Elk ...
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Pastor/musician inspired by 2020 Vision Team Guiding Statement
Oct 30, 2019
Music has always been a part of Tracy Keenan’s life. The retired Presbyterian pastor was a music major in college and even after seminary, continued to create new music.
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‘So many signs of life in our denomination right now’
Oct 29, 2019
It could be, the Rev. Jihyun Oh said during this week’s Coffee with the Clerk, that fermentation has something to teach us about discipleship. She’s been thinking about both processes ...
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Cindy Kohlmann visits Presbyterian leaders in South Africa
Oct 28, 2019
A delegation from the Presbytery of Northern New England (PNNE) recently traveled to South Africa to commemorate a 20-year partnership with the Presbytery of Amathole in the Eastern Cape around ...
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Ecumenism at work
Oct 23, 2019
Two recent Presbyterian seminary graduates are being given an opportunity to study ecumenism from one of the top institutes in the world. Margo Richardson and Quantisha Mason are the newest ...
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Mid Council Leaders Gathering concludes with hard conversation about per capita
Oct 22, 2019
The final plenary at the Mid Council Leaders Gathering in Baltimore focused on some frank conversation around per capita, the primary funding source for the Office of the General Assembly ...
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Are you ready for the journey?
Oct 21, 2019
Piecing a denomination together after years of losing churches, infighting, and struggle is a challenge, according to the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly ...
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From intercultural churches to healthy pastors
Oct 20, 2019
From “Strengthening the Call of Christian Education” to getting the latest information on per capita, attendees at the Mid Council Leaders Gathering in Baltimore had a lot of opportunities to ...
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Co-Moderators announce plans for new conference for commissioned lay pastors/ruling elders
Oct 19, 2019
The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) believe it’s time to take a deep dive into training commissioned pastors. Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and ...
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Living into a vision
Oct 19, 2019
Members of the 2020 Vision Team gave mid council leaders an opportunity to share their input on the development of a Guiding Statement this week. Team Co-Moderators Sabrina Slater and ...
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Julia Henderson named interim director of assembly operations
Oct 19, 2019
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General Assembly has announced that Ruling Elder Julia Henderson has been appointed interim director of assembly operations, effective November 4. Henderson is stepping ...
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Mid council leaders look at 'challenging currents' of pastoral leadership
Oct 18, 2019
Anyone who has taken part in a whitewater rafting trip knows there are times where you can relax and other times when you have to navigate some very rough water. ...
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Mid council leaders gather in Baltimore
Oct 18, 2019
Hundreds of presbytery and synod executives and stated clerks have gathered in Baltimore this weekend for the annual Mid Council Leaders Gathering. The event, co-sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Oct 15, 2019
“‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.’ So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him” (Lk. 19:5–6). Zacchaeus gets a bad rap ...
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Stated Clerk issues Call to Prayer
Oct 14, 2019
As the struggle in the U.S. Congress over the question of articles of impeachment for President Trump moves forward, it is easy for our Christian faith to take “second place” ...
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공평과 포용: 교회를 앞으로 나아가게 하는 것
Oct 11, 2019
미국장로교 223차 총회(2018)는 미국장로교회6개 기관과 2개 단체 (여선교회와 총회 법인의 행정 서비스 그룹)는 인종적으로 정당하고 공평한 고용주가 되는 데 필요한 조치를 취하도록 지시했다. 이 행동은 모든 것을 포괄하고 형제자매를 그리스도의 ...
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Equidad e Inclusión: Llevar la iglesia hacia adelante
Oct 11, 2019
La 223a Asamblea General (2018) ordenó a las seis agencias de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) y a dos entidades (Mujeres Presbiterianas y Grupo de Servicios Administrativos de la Corporación) ...
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Equity and Inclusion: Moving the church forward
Oct 11, 2019
The six agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and two entities (Presbyterian Women and A Corporation’s Administrative Services Group) were directed by the 223rd General Assembly (2018) to take the ...
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Conversión comunitaria: el camino para convertirse en una iglesia de barrio
Oct 9, 2019
¿Cómo se conectan las iglesias con sus vecinos? ¿Qué barreras necesitan romper para establecer esa relación? “Iglesia de barrio: Transformación potencial de su Congregación para la misión” fue seleccionada por ...
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Communal Conversion: the path to becoming a neighborhood church
Oct 9, 2019
How do churches connect with their neighbors? What barriers do they need to break in order to establish that relationship? "Neighborhood Church: Transforming Your Congregation into a Powerhouse for Mission" was ...
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정서기는 미국인들이 피부색을 넘어 마음을 얻도록 촉구함
Oct 8, 2019
미국이 겪는 정치 및 인종 분열에 대하여 미국장로교 총회 정서기는 미국인들에게 꼬리표를 넘어서서 서로 연결하는 방법을 찾도록 촉구하고 있다. 제이 허버트 넬슨 목사Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II는 사람들이 각 개인의 ...
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Secretario Permanente insta al pueblo estadounidense a mirar más allá del color de la piel y encontrar el corazón
Oct 8, 2019
En un momento de divisiones políticas y raciales en los Estados Unidos, el Secretario Permanente de la Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) está instando al pueblo estadounidense ...
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Stated Clerk urges Americans to look beyond skin color and find the heart
Oct 8, 2019
At a time of political and racial divisions in the United States, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging Americans to look beyond ...
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손과 발 이니셔티브는 볼티모어 기관에서 높은 점수를 받음
Oct 8, 2019
Church groups often collaborate with The Center to reach out to neighborhoods in ministry and support. Photo provided. 제이 허버트 넬슨J. Herbert Nelson, II목사가 미국장로교 총회 정서기로 선출되었을 때 그의 ...
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Hands and Feet initiative gets high marks from Baltimore organization
Oct 3, 2019
When the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, was elected Stated Clerk of the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), one of his first acts was ...
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Tweak the current funding system, or find a new way?
Oct 3, 2019
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) said Wednesday the per capita funding model “is at a significant place right now” and that the denomination ...
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COGA approves plan to boost support for Presbyterian Historical Society
Oct 1, 2019
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) has approved an 11-point plan to help boost financial support for the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS). Earlier this year, the ...
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New video series released for Co-Moderators’ book study
Sep 30, 2019
Presbyterians participating in the Co-Moderators’ book study program have a new resource available to them. A series of short videos is now available to walk readers through "Neighborhood Church: Transforming ...
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New and familiar faces appear before COGA at fall meeting
Sep 26, 2019
There was a full agenda on the first day of the fall meeting of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA). The meeting on Wednesday began with ...
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World Communion of Reformed Churches leader visits Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Sep 24, 2019
The staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) had a special visitor last week at the national office in Louisville. The Reverend Najla Kassab, president of the World Communion of Reformed ...
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Civil rights and education activist Carlton Eversley dies
Sep 20, 2019
Winston-Salem activists and Presbyterian leaders are mourning the loss of a local Presbyterian pastor. The Reverend Carlton Eversley, pastor of the Dellabrook Presbyterian Church, died on Monday at the age ...
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“One Christ, Many Confessions”
Sep 19, 2019
The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) is marking next month’s Reformation Sunday with a church bulletin insert about confessions—specifically, the Presbyterian tradition of collecting confessions, catechisms, and creeds in single publications. ...
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Healthcare Executive David Jones dies
Sep 18, 2019
Healthcare giant David A. Jones Sr. has died. The Louisville, Kentucky, native, who started out with one nursing home and created one of the largest healthcare companies in the world, ...
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Stated Clerk urges Senator Mitch McConnell to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing
Sep 18, 2019
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is urging the U.S. Congress to take steps to protect millions of ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Sep 17, 2019
Throughout my ministry, I have worked with multiple ruling elders and congregations in the area of stewardship. I am frequently asked by these elders to assist them by providing programming, ...
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Stated Clerk addresses National Association of Parliamentarians
Sep 12, 2019
Anyone who runs meetings at the scale of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) understands the challenges that come with the job. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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Louisville church provides inspiration for Vision 2020 Team
Sep 11, 2019
Sometimes you have to step back and listen for God’s voice. Members of the Vision 2020 Team found that out recently during a visit to Louisville. The group held its ...
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Former PC(USA) Moderator dies
Sep 6, 2019
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is remembering a former Moderator who died this week in McAllen, Texas. William H. Wilson, a church elder, served as Moderator of the 197th General Assembly ...
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Reflections from a teacher
Sep 5, 2019
For nearly twenty years, Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri’s daily life revolved around a high school classroom, interacting with and challenging students to be their best and to prepare for the ...
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Stated Clerk issues prayer for farmers and farmworkers
Aug 27, 2019
Extreme weather from violent tornadoes, heavy rain, and intense heat have put farm operations in a difficult place. Add the rising cost of maintaining a farm, the loss of land, ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) urges RE/MAX LLC to end business ties to Israeli settlements of East Jerusalem
Aug 19, 2019
As Israeli settlement colonies continue to expand in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to urge companies to end business connections in the region. At ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Aug 16, 2019
The PC(USA) Book of Order calls for ruling elders to “exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the ...
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Climate change and the impact on the Louisiana bayou
Aug 14, 2019
Descendants of the Biloxi, Choctaw, and Chitimacha tribes in Louisiana find themselves at a crossroads, thanks to the corporate quest for oil. Years of extraction, along with the changing climate, ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society announces new board chair
Aug 13, 2019
A new face has taken the helm at the Presbyterian Historical Society Board. Ernest R. Higginbotham of Dallas is the new chair of the board, replacing the Rev. Dr. George ...
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Want to end gun violence? Eradicate the conditions that lead to it
Aug 12, 2019
The most recent tragic shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio have once again raised the call for legislative action on the sale of guns in the U.S. During ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) calls for major change in Puerto Rico’s political landscape
Aug 8, 2019
As the political drama continues to unfold in Puerto Rico, the Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has voiced support ...
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Reflections from the Ceasefire Walk in Baltimore [video]
Aug 7, 2019
One of the major events at Big Tent 2019 was the Ceasefire Walk in downtown Baltimore. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joined with local Presbyterian churches for a walk and prayer ...
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Once you leave, can you go home?
Aug 7, 2019
The migration challenges were the impetus for a recent forum in El Salvador. A number of partners, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) met to discuss what is being done to ...
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Should birds of a feather flock together?
Aug 3, 2019
The Birds of a Feather learning opportunity allowed Big Tent attendees to discuss how willing they’d be to worship in a congregation that’s more or less diverse then theirs. Photo ...
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God invites us, flawed and inconsistent though we may be
Aug 3, 2019
The Rev. Dr. Renita Weems, co-pastor of Community of Hope Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tenn., preaches during Big Tent closing worship Saturday. Photo by Rich Copley The Book of Genesis ...
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PC(USA) Mental Health Initiative focus of sold-out Big Tent breakfast
Aug 3, 2019
The Rev. Dan Milford, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, spoke during Saturday’s Compassion, Peace & Justice breakfast. Photo by Rich Copley The Rev. Dan Milford invited folks ...
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Theology and online giving are tied together
Aug 3, 2019
Olanda Carr, senior ministry relations officer with the Presbyterian Foundation, talks about the advantages churches that offer avenues for online giving have. Photo by Rich Copley If your congregation doesn’t have ...
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Art work tour, farm to table dinner highlight Baltimore development work
Aug 3, 2019
Incarcerated at 14 for 29 years, Troy (center) is one of the returning citizens employed on the Intersection of Change urban farm. He calls founder C.W. Harris (right) and Edward Griffin ...
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World Mission updates Big Tent participants on consultation process
Aug 3, 2019
Presbyterian World Mission reported the progress of its strategic consultation process Friday to more than 200 gathered at its Big Tent luncheon. World Mission began the process in the fall ...
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Big Tent workshop suggests ways churches can help educate children
Aug 3, 2019
Fifty-two young people, staff and parents from Champaign, Ill., traveled to Baltimore to be a part of the Big Tent workshop Loving our Neighbors: Reviving our Witness to Young People ...
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Hundreds of Presbyterians join Baltimore residents for action against gun violence
Aug 3, 2019
A sea of blue made its way along the sidewalks of downtown Baltimore on Friday evening. Approximately 200 Presbyterians attending Big Tent joined local advocates to speak out against gun ...
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America’s identity crisis
Aug 2, 2019
Religion is at the heart of America’s identity crisis, and Dr. Robert P. Jones has the research and the insight to explore why that’s so. Jones, the author of the ...
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A time to listen
Aug 2, 2019
About nine months into its work discerning what translation services for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will look like, the Translation Task Force, part of the A Corporation, held a Big ...
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Convocation for Communities of Color concludes its gathering
Aug 2, 2019
With the rhythmic beat of the drum and the melodious notes of the soprano saxophone, the Convocation for Communities of Color began with a jazz rendition of the hymn “I’m ...
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‘Come on, PC(USA)!’
Aug 2, 2019
“Come on, PC(USA),” the Rev. Amantha Barbee exhorted the Friday plenary crowd of nearly 800 people at the Big Tent gathering. “We can do better than that.” There are reasons ...
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Would you be a neighbor?
Aug 1, 2019
Powerful music and a new perspective on the Good Samaritan highlighted the opening worship service at Big Tent 2019 in Baltimore on Thursday evening. The nearly 800 worshippers sang hymns, ...
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Praying for the church on broken knees
Aug 1, 2019
By the end of Big Tent’s opening plenary session Thursday, the nearly 800 Presbyterians gathered in downtown Baltimore were crying right along with the Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, who told ...
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Learning from one another
Aug 1, 2019
The 40 or so people attending Big Tent’s “Asylum & Immigration Networking & Best Practices” workshop Thursday morning took three hours not only to hear from the experts but to ...
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‘Be careful what you pray for’
Aug 1, 2019
It can be heady stuff when the likes of The New York Times, National Public Radio and CNN call to ask about your new ministry for stories that will receive ...
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Moral Monday movement draws hundreds in El Paso
Jul 31, 2019
An El Paso immigration center was forced to close down for a time on Monday as hundreds of clergy and social justice groups demonstrated against the treatment of asylum seekers ...
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Office of the General Assembly launches new online training
Jul 30, 2019
The Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is launching a new online training resource that planners hope will take ministry and leadership preparation to the next ...
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Stated Clerk denounces President Trump’s tweets about Baltimore
Jul 30, 2019
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) prepares to open Big Tent this week in Baltimore, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), ...
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하나님과 과학: 두 가지 모두를 위한 공간
Jul 29, 2019
당신은 하나님을 믿으며 아직도 과학과 발견에 전념할 수 있는가? 텍사스에 있는 한 장로교회는 당신이 할 수 있다고 믿는다. 웹스터 장로교회는 휴스턴의 인근 존슨 우주 센터에서 일하는 수많은 우주 비행사, 엔지니어 ...
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Jul 15, 2019
Søren Kierkegaard once said, “Above all, do not lose your desire to walk: Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness; I ...
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OGA leads chapel service on immigration
Jul 12, 2019
Staff and visitors at the offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Louisville gathered for the weekly chapel service this week to lift up the courage and faith of immigrants ...
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아이오와 교회 125주년 기념
Jul 11, 2019
소규모 아이오와 공동체는 1888년에 Freerk Klaahsen의 집에서 소그룹 가족 모임을 시작하였다. 많은 가족들이 독일에서 이주하여 새로운 나라에서의 새로운 삶을 시작했다. 얼마 안 있어서 클라센Klaahsen의 집이 너무 작아 학교에서 예배를 드리기 ...
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Registration is still open for Big Tent
Jul 10, 2019
In less than a month, hundreds of Presbyterians will gather in Baltimore for Big Tent. The meeting is being held August 1–3 and organizers say there’s still some space available. ...
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조안 살몬 켐벨 목사는 81세의 나이로 사망함
Jul 8, 2019
지난 주말 미국장로교회의 목사이자 지도자인 조안 살몬 캠벨Joan Salmon Campbell 목사를 위한 추모식이 있었다. 살몬 캠벨은 81세의 나이로 7월 1일에 사망했다. 그녀는 지난 4년 동안 노스 캐롤라이나 주 페옛트빌에 있는 ...
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The Reverend Joan Salmon Campbell dies at the age of 81
Jul 8, 2019
A memorial service was held this past weekend for the Reverend Dr. Joan Salmon Campbell, a longtime Presbyterian pastor. Salmon Campbell died on July 1 at the age of 81. ...
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The votes are in
Jun 26, 2019
Voting has wrapped up and nine amendments have been added to the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) directed the Stated Clerk to ...
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Moving Forward Implementation Commission speaks up on legal matters involving Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Jun 25, 2019
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to settle into a new organizational structure at the General Assembly level, the Moving Forward Implementation Commission has taken action on who is responsible ...
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Jihyun Oh named director of Mid Council Ministries
Jun 18, 2019
A familiar face in the Office of the General Assembly is taking on the leadership role in Mid Council Ministries. Jihyun Oh, who currently serves as the OGA manager of ...
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Stated Clerk sends letters to Congress urging for protection of migrant families
Jun 17, 2019
With both Father’s Day and World Refugee Day falling in the same week, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church ...
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Nancy J. Taylor named acting executive director at the Presbyterian Historical Society
Jun 14, 2019
A familiar face with the Presbyterian Historical Society is stepping into its main leadership role. Nancy J. Taylor, who has led the Society’s archival efforts for almost ten years, has ...
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Louisville area Presbyterians and their friends raise bail to spring more than 50 people
Jun 12, 2019
More than 250 Presbyterians and their friends marched from the Presbyterian Center to Jefferson Square Park near the Louisville Main Jail Wednesday, delivering words of encouragement, pleas to end the ...
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Stated Clerk receives honorary doctorate from New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Jun 11, 2019
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), recently received an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from New Brunswick Theological ...
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Church Leadership Connection to get an overhaul
Jun 10, 2019
For years, churches seeking pastors and pastors seeking churches have relied on the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) to make that happen. The computer database and matching system allows call seekers ...
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Office of the General Assembly’s Kerry Rice speaks to the Presbyterian Church of Canada
Jun 7, 2019
The Presbyterian Church of Canada heard from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the final day of its General Assembly gathering in Waterloo, Ontario. In his remarks, Kerry Rice, Deputy Stated ...
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Talk to Me About Racism
Jun 6, 2019
What happens when you open up to listening about racism? For some, it is something in the past, but for many there are daily reminders of past or current practices. ...
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Stated Clerk to lead march to end cash bail in Louisville, Kentucky
Jun 6, 2019
Building on the momentum of the past year, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will lead a group ...
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Directora ejecutiva de la Sociedad Histórica Presbiteriana dejará su cargo
Jun 4, 2019
La Sociedad Histórica Presbiteriana (PHS por sus siglas en inglés) perderá a su director ejecutivo. La Reverenda Dra. Beth Hessel, que ha servido en la capacidad de liderazgo durante cuatro ...
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Focus on the Co-Moderators
Jun 4, 2019
For Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, family and her church in Puerto Rico have been the foundation of her faith. In the twelve months since she became the Co-Moderator of the ...
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Big Tent attendees to speak out against gun violence
Jun 3, 2019
People attending Big Tent in Baltimore this August, will have an opportunity to join city residents in an action against gun violence. This year, Big Tent will coincide with the ...
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Ecumenical and church partners gather in Louisville to celebrate life of Robina Winbush
May 30, 2019
They’ve traveled from across the country. Ministers and ecumenical partners are in Louisville this week to pay tribute to the Reverend Robina Winbush. The Associate Stated Clerk and Director of ...
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Focus on the Co-Moderators
May 29, 2019
For the Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), it has been an eventful year. The Reverend Cindy Kohlmann and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri have ...
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Stated Clerk calls for commonsense gun legislation
May 23, 2019
Saying they are too accessible to the public, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is calling on lawmakers ...
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Breaking down the walls through grace
May 21, 2019
In Ephesians, Chapter 2, the reader is reminded that God is rich in mercy and grace, and people are saved through grace, not by good works. On Friday, the Reverend ...
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Conversation with the Co-Moderator
May 20, 2019
It’s graduation time for colleges, universities, and seminaries all over the country. For a small group of students at San Francisco Theological Seminary last week, it was also an opportunity ...
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As abortion debate grows, Stated Clerk reminds church of General Assembly policy
May 20, 2019
Friends, There is growing and widespread concern in the wake of Alabama’s recent anti-abortion legislation, which, if implemented, will have the effect of almost total prohibition of any such procedure ...
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Presbyterian chaplains and a Co-Moderator host forum on veteran suicide
May 17, 2019
When Jose Guzman got out of the army in 1992, he seriously considered taking his own life. He was suffering from Post-Traumatic Distress Syndrome (PTSD). The pain and trauma of ...
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Crafts, songs, and s’mores
May 14, 2019
Children coming to Baltimore for Big Tent this summer will get a sample of church camp. Plans are underway to offer a camp experience for ages 6 to 17. “We’ll ...
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Stated Clerk applauds court decision in immigrant activist Ravi Ragbir case
May 13, 2019
Immigration activist Ravi Ragbir won a significant victory recently in the continuing legal battle over efforts to have him deported. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ordered a ...
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Former PC(USA) writer/editor John Filiatreau dies
May 9, 2019
A familiar name in the newsroom of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has died. John Filiatreau, who was a writer/reporter with Presbyterian News Service, died this week after suffering a heart ...
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Tom Hay announces retirement
May 7, 2019
To many Presbyterians, he’s been the face of the General Assembly operations for more than 10 years. Tom Hay could often be seen during GA gatherings on the platform, next ...
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미국장로교회가 새로운 한국어 웹 페이지를 공개함
May 6, 2019
미국장로교회의 한국어 사용 교인들은 새로운 한국어 웹페이지의 개설과 함께 교회와 연결하는 새로운 방법을 갖게 되었다. 포괄적이고 사용자 친화적인 사이트를 만들려는 아이디어는 2년 전 한인교회들에 의해 촉구된 소수의 한인 총회직원들에 의해 ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) unveils new Korean web page
May 6, 2019
Korean-speaking members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have a new means to connect with the church with the launch of its new Korean web page. The idea of creating a ...
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Stated Clerk renews call for peace and justice following latest synagogue shooting near San Diego
May 1, 2019
The shooting is the latest in a growing list of violent attacks in connection with religious gatherings. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly ...
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Standing at the corner of justice and worship
Apr 30, 2019
Being the church is more than just “gathering on the Sabbath.” It’s more than “mission projects that have a start and end date.” It’s more than “just having a title, ...
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Stated Clerk urges Presbyterians to take a stand on climate change
Apr 29, 2019
What role does the human race play when it comes to the earth’s natural resources? Are they gifts from God to use at will, or should people do more to ...
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A walk through Presbyterian history
Apr 25, 2019
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) and the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) Board have been getting a good dose of Presbyterian history on the second day ...
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Stated Clerk condemns attacks in Sri Lanka
Apr 25, 2019
As the threat of more attacks lingers in Sri Lanka, the Stated Clerk of the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is calling on all faiths ...
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COGA opens spring meeting in Philadelphia
Apr 24, 2019
Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) have gathered in Philadelphia this week for its spring meeting. Part of the agenda includes ...
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Appointments to General Assembly Special Task Forces and Reconciliation Team
Apr 23, 2019
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann, Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018), announced today appointments to two additional special entities approved by the General Assembly.
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PC(USA) membership decline has slowed
Apr 23, 2019
After years of seeing hundreds of churches leave the denomination, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is starting to see the number of departing churches decrease. The Office of the General Assembly ...
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Amantha Barbee to lead Big Tent plenary
Apr 18, 2019
Transformation will be the driving force during the Friday plenary at the Big Tent celebration in Baltimore in early August. Grounded in Romans 12:2, the guiding Scripture for this year’s ...
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Stated Clerk celebrates Kentucky church’s milestone anniversary
Apr 16, 2019
On a spring day in 1819, a small group of people gathered to worship on some land at the city cemetery in what was a pioneer town called Bowling Green, ...
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Associated Church Press, Religious Communicators Council recognize PC(USA)
Apr 16, 2019
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) communicators were honored this year at a joint conference of the Associated Church Press and Religious Communicators Council in Chicago. This was the first time in six ...
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Are you pondering a call to ministry?
Apr 9, 2019
Whether in the battlefield or the corporate world, there is a need for chaplains. So says the Reverend Lyman Smith, Director of the Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel ...
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Stated Clerk urges Colombia’s president to commit to peace process in the region
Apr 9, 2019
The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is urging Colombia’s president to stand behind the peace accords signed by ...
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Coping with grief
Apr 8, 2019
Losing a loved one can be devastating, and recovery is not a quick process. Death can trigger emotions and depression that could take years to recover from. Pastors deal with ...
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Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah to kick off Big Tent 2019 in Baltimore
Apr 2, 2019
Organizers for this year’s Big Tent celebration have lined up the guest preachers and leaders for the three-day gathering in Baltimore this summer. The Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah will be ...
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Pennsylvania youth group joins Hands and Feet initiative in Baltimore
Apr 1, 2019
Eye-opening, rewarding, challenging. These are some of the words used to describe a Pennsylvania church’s recent trip to Baltimore. The youth group from State College Presbyterian Church in State College ...
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On Matthew 25 Invitation roll-out day, PMA leader is practically ubiquitous
Apr 1, 2019
While unable to be everywhere at once, the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett — through the miracle of tape delay — came close on Monday, the first day of the Matthew ...
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A-Corp Board looks to identify new corporation president candidate in June
Mar 29, 2019
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A Corporation (A Corp) board of directors is hoping to identify its final candidate for president early this summer. The board held its regular meeting today, ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other denominations oppose Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights
Mar 29, 2019
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has joined other Christian denominations in rejecting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights. In a statement released this week, churches ...
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Renita Weems to lead closing worship at Big Tent
Mar 27, 2019
The late Reverend Dr. Katie Cannon will be remembered at the closing worship services at this year’s Big Tent celebration in Baltimore. Cannon, a leading voice on womanist theology as ...
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Hundreds gather to mourn Robina Winbush
Mar 25, 2019
Hundreds of mourners gathered on Friday to say goodbye to the Rev. Robina Winbush, who died March 12 at age 61. A procession of clergy, accompanied by African drumming, opened ...
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Registration opens for Big Tent in Baltimore
Mar 20, 2019
Organizers for this year’s Big Tent celebration are expecting a large turnout for the gathering in Baltimore this summer. Registration is officially open for the event that is held in ...
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Man on a mission
Mar 19, 2019
With what he calls a “labor force” that includes 119 mission co-workers and long-term volunteers as well as 63 Young Adult Volunteers – serving in at least 42 countries abroad ...
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Stated Clerk condemns last week’s mass shootings in New Zealand
Mar 18, 2019
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, is condemning last week’s deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The death toll currently stands at 50 with more than ...
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PC(USA) remembers Robina Winbush and Mike Miller
Mar 18, 2019
Music, prayer, and reflections were abundant at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville today, as staff from the various agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gathered to remember the Reverend Robina ...
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William Brown to lead Bible study at Big Tent
Mar 14, 2019
Attendees of this year’s Big Tent celebration in Baltimore will have an opportunity to engage in in depth Bible study. Dr. William P. Brown, the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of ...
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Fallece Robina Winbush
Mar 13, 2019
Robina Winbush (izquierda) asistió al desayuno ecuménico en la 223a Asamblea General en St. Louis con las co-moderadoras, la anciana gobernante Vilmarie Cintrón Olivieri y la reverenda Cindy Kohlmann. Grupos ...
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Robina Winbush dies
Mar 12, 2019
Ecumenical and interfaith groups across the world are mourning the passing of the Rev. Robina Winbush. The director of Ecumenical Relations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General ...
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PC(USA) asks for prayer for the United Methodist Church Special Session of the General Conference
Mar 4, 2019
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Jesus summarized the teachings of the Law in the commandments to love God with all that we are and all that we have and to love one another—the neighbor, the ...
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What is per capita?
Feb 28, 2019
In these days of diminishing resources and tight budgets, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues to seek new and innovative ways to provide ministry and support to mid councils (presbyteries and ...
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We Speak for Ourselves: What Samuel Cornish Learned from John Gloucester
Feb 28, 2019
Two hundred years ago, in 1819, the Presbytery of Philadelphia launched Samuel Eli Cornish (1795–1858) into a remarkable career as minister, evangelist, missionary, publisher, and social reformer.[1] Following a rigorous ...
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Co-Moderators announce new book study
Feb 27, 2019
The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) have selected a new book study for Presbyterian churches. The Reverend Cindy Kohlmann and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri have selected Neighborhood Church: ...
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Líderes de la IP (EE. UU.) abogan por un cambio para las familias migrantes
Feb 21, 2019
Cristo llama a la iglesia a luchar por una existencia donde no haya exiliados y todas las personas tengan un espacio en el hogar de Dios. El presidente de los ...
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PC(USA) leaders advocate for change for migrant families
Feb 21, 2019
Christ calls the church to strive for an existence where there are no exiles and everyone has a space in God’s home. The president of the United States declared a ...
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Charlotte church participates in Hands and Feet Initiative in Baltimore
Feb 20, 2019
When Mary Bowman came to Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, nine years ago as associate minister for missions, the church went through a discernment process. Active in ...
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Flint’s water crisis far from just a Flint problem
Feb 19, 2019
At its heart, said filmmaker David Barnhart, his nearly-completed documentary “Flint: The Poisoning of an American City” is the story about what happens to democracy when people’s voices are taken ...
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OGA staff dresses in black to send message on Valentine’s Day:
Feb 14, 2019
On a day that represents a celebration of love, you’ll find most people wearing red to commemorate. But for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General Assembly, the color ...
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에큐메니즘이 종교 간 대화를 만나다:
Feb 12, 2019
아이다호 주에 있는 몇몇 종교 간 지도자들이 아이다호 트윈폴스에서 계속 대화하고 가끔씩 식사를 공유하는 관계를 형성했다. 이들은 Magic Valley Interreligious Dialogue 그룹이라고 불리며 참가자들은 지역 사회 관계에 커다란 변화를 가져왔다고 ...
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Ecumenism meets Interfaith:
Feb 12, 2019
Several interfaith leaders in Idaho have established a connection that has led to continuous conversations and the occasional sharing of a meal in Twin Falls, Idaho. It’s called the Magic ...
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‘We can begin the revolution’
Feb 11, 2019
To learn what’s really going on with Palestinians living in occupied portions of Israel Palestine, go see their plight. “The PC(USA) has been engaged for quite a while on freedom ...
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COGA wraps up meeting in Houston
Feb 8, 2019
The final meeting day for the Committee on the General Assembly (COGA) opened with the Reverend Warren Lesane reminding the group of a grim anniversary. On February 8, 1968, South ...
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정서기는 베네수엘라에서 평화적 해결을 요구함
Feb 7, 2019
베네수엘라에서는 인도주의적 및 경제적 위기가 악화됨에 따라 미국장로교의 정서기인 J. Herbert Nelson 목사는 모든 장로교인들에게 평화적인 해결책을 위해 기도할 것을 촉구한다. 넬슨은 교회에 보낸 서한에서 베네수엘라 주민들은 광범위한 부패로 인해 ...
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Stated Clerk calls for peaceful solution to the conflict in Venezuela
Feb 7, 2019
As the humanitarian and economic crisis worsens in Venezuela, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is urging all Presbyterians to pray for ...
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총회 사무국 위원회에서 하루 동안 사역의 업데이트, 발의 및 참여가 이루어짐
Feb 6, 2019
"지난 2년 반 동안 126,000 마일 이상을 여행했습니다." 총회 사무국 위원회 회의 2일째에 미국장로교 정서기인 제이 허버트 넬슨 목사Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II는 전체 교회를 방문한 그의 여행에 대한 최신 ...
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Ministry updates, motions, and engagement make for a full day for the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly
Feb 6, 2019
More than 126,000 miles traveled in the last two-and-a-half years. During the second day of meetings for the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly, the Reverend Dr. J. ...
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총회 사무국 위원회는 휴스턴에서 올해의 첫 번째 회의를 개최한다
Feb 5, 2019
그 어느 누구도 하지 않는 무엇을 우리는 하고 있습니까? 우리는 지금 그것을 이해함에 따라 우리의 임무를 충실히 수행하고 있습니까? 이번 주 총회 사무국 위원회(COGA)가 휴스턴에 있는 세인트 필립 장로교회에서의 회의 ...
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly opens first meeting of the year in Houston
Feb 5, 2019
What do we do that no one else does? Are we living up to our mandate as we understand it now? These are some of the questions that the Committee ...
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As field of presidential contenders grows,
Jan 31, 2019
Since the first of the year, a number of presidential hopefuls have come forward as potential candidates in the 2020 election. In the first of a monthly series of videos ...
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Synod executives focus on racism at recent forum
Jan 29, 2019
Three times a year, synod executives from across the country gather together to share, pray, and seek solutions to problems or challenges in their communities of worship. Planners for this ...
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Reflections on immigration crisis
Jan 28, 2019
As the debate over building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border continues on Capitol Hill, leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are still processing what they saw and heard in ...
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Measuring church trends
Jan 16, 2019
It’s statistics season for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Each January, churches throughout the denomination begin filling out forms that will help the Office of the General Assembly determine trends. “It ...
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Planning underway for Big Tent 2019
Jan 14, 2019
Coordinators for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Big Tent 2019 have hit the ground running in the new year. Last week, the planning team traveled to Baltimore, the site of this ...
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Connecting with congregations
Jan 7, 2019
For the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, a typical Sunday will involve a morning worship service, one to two hours in the car, a quick stop at a drive-thru, an afternoon meeting ...
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Stated Clerk looks to challenges, opportunities facing the church in 2019
Jan 2, 2019
For two and a half years, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, has listened to the heartbeat of the church. The Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ...
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Co-Moderators see Presbyterian Church evolving and moving forward
Dec 28, 2018
Ask the Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly what they think of their first six months in office and they will tell you a lot has changed since they were ...
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Hands and Feet Initiative gives Presbyterian opportunity to connect through art and storytelling
Dec 27, 2018
For the past four months, Olivia Thomas has been seeking God’s call for her life. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native focused on urban studies and studio art at Rhodes College ...
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Reflections from the border
Dec 21, 2018
A delegation from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) just returned from a visit to the U.S./Mexico border in McAllen, Texas. While many from the group spend most of their work days ...
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Austin Seminary Professor offers reflection at Advent
Dec 20, 2018
As part of the recent PC(USA) Wall of Welcome delegation to McAllen, Texas, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar accompanied a student delegation from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. At this time ...
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Stated Clerk calls for an end to violence in Cameroon
Dec 19, 2018
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and on behalf of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), I call upon all who are ...
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Stated Clerk issues call to prayer for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dec 18, 2018
Dear Sisters and Brothers, This week I invite you to join in prayer with our sisters and brothers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They face uncertainty about the national ...
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Texas volunteers offer ministry to asylum seekers looking for a new start
Dec 18, 2018
On a warm June day last summer, a small group of volunteers found 40 asylum seekers camping out on the Reynosa-Hidalgo bridge near McAllen, Texas. From that day forward, the ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) speaks against Kentucky governor’s executive order on businesses and Israel
Dec 12, 2018
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, speaking against his position on companies ...
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Hands and Feet fellow finds joy working in addiction treatment clinic
Dec 10, 2018
Melva Lowry has found joy in service where she least expected it. Lowry is one of two young women selected for the first yearlong fellowships with Hands and Feet, an ...
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Church Leadership Connection Consultant retires after 31 years
Dec 4, 2018
Staff members from the Office of the General Assembly gathered around one of their own last week to celebrate a person who doesn’t like attention. For thirty-one years, Wilma Scott ...
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교회 리더십 컨넥션 컨설턴트는 31년을 마치고 은퇴함
Dec 4, 2018
총회 사무국 직원들은 관심 갖기를 좋아하지 않는 한 사람을 축하하기 위해 지난 주 중 한 곳에 모였다. 31년 동안 윌마 스콧Wilma Scott은 켄터키 주 루이빌에 있는 미국장로교회에서 일하며 오직 한가지를 ...
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뉴저지 교회는 1 월에 연방 당국에 의해 징집 된 교인의 석방을 기념함
Nov 29, 2018
뉴저지의 메투첸Metuchen에 있는 제일장로교회("FPC")는 추수감사절을 축하 할 특별한 이유가 있다. 로비 생거Roby Sanger가 집에 돌아왔기 때문이다. 인도네시아 기독교인이자 오랫동안 FPC 교인이었던 생거Sanger는 지난 10개월 동안 강제 송환에 직면해 있었다. 생거Sanger와 ...
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New Jersey church celebrates release of member picked up by federal authorities in January
Nov 29, 2018
After two days of being led through loophole after loophole, Sanger was picked up during a blizzard. “His daughters went with us. That first hug was a reminder of why ...
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Co-moderadoras cambiaran libro de estudio
Nov 20, 2018
Las co-moderadoras de la 223a Asamblea General están haciendo un cambio del libro que recomendaron para el estudio. El mes pasado, la reverenda Cindy Kohlmann y la anciana gobernante Vilmarie ...
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Mid-council moderators hit the classroom
Nov 19, 2018
Why are we still talking about racism? More than one mid-council moderator wanted to know why the Rev. Denise Anderson, the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Coordinator of Racial and Intercultural Justice ...
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Workshops and worship create full agenda at Moderators’ Conference
Nov 19, 2018
Policies and procedures, workshops and worship made up the two-day Moderators’ Conference in Louisville, Kentucky over the weekend. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General Assembly hosted 110 moderators ...
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Co-Moderators to change books in book study program
Nov 19, 2018
The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly are making a switch in the books they are recommending for study. Last month, the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri ...
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‘Amateur theologian’ demonstrates keen insight
Nov 16, 2018
Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, told the 110 or so presbytery and synod moderators attending the Moderators’ Conference Friday that the way she understands her ...
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Moderators’ Conference begins this week in Louisville
Nov 15, 2018
More than 100 moderators from presbyteries and synods around the country will be visiting Louisville, Kentucky, this week for the Moderators’ Conference. “It has been a while since we hosted ...
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National and international church leaders urge churches to engage with political leaders
Nov 14, 2018
Representatives from the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches are urging faith groups to engage with their political leaders. Jim Winkler, president of the national council, ...
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Personal de OGA staff visita facilidades de ICE en Texas
Nov 13, 2018
Entre 60 y 86 nacionalidades están representadas detrás de los muros de la instalación de ICE Montana en El Paso, Texas. Es uno de los seis en el país administrado ...
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La Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigración de la IP (EE. UU.) visita la frontera de los EE. UU. y México en El Paso
Nov 13, 2018
Los solicitantes de asilo que cruzan el puente de Santa Fe desde Ciudad Juárez, México, hasta El Paso, Texas, se han acostumbrado a la larga espera. Lo que solía tomar ...
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OGA 직원이 텍사스에서 ICE 시설을 견학 함
Nov 13, 2018
텍사스 주 엘패소El Paso에 있는 ICE 몬타나 시설 벽 뒤에는 60-86개의 국적이 표시된다. 그것은 이민 및 세관 집행기관 (ICE)이 운영하는 전국 6개의 시설 중 하나이다. 이곳에는 미국에 망명을 요청하는 모든 ...
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OGA staff tour ICE facility in Texas
Nov 13, 2018
Between 60 and 86 nationalities are represented behind the walls of the ICE Montana Facility in El Paso, Texas. It is one of six in the country that is run ...
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미국장로교 이민관련 사무실은 엘파소에 있는 미국-멕시코 국경을 방문함
Nov 12, 2018
멕시코의 시우다드 후아레스Ciudad Juárez에서 산타페 다리를 건너는 망명 신청자들이 텍사스 주 엘파소에 오랫동안 기다려왔다. 중앙 아메리카인들이 안전을 찾아 길가와 교량 자체에 야영을 한다는 사실을 감안할 때 이제는 처리 시간이 더 ...
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PC(USA) Office of Immigration Issues visits U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso
Nov 12, 2018
Asylum-seekers crossing the Santa Fe Bridge from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, have gotten used to the long wait. What used to take hours for processing now takes ...
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Co-Moderators make committee appointments
Nov 9, 2018
After the close of its meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, the 223rd General Assembly (2018) tasked the Co-Moderators, Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and the Reverend Cindy Kohlmann, with appointing the membership ...
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Prayers for Cameroon
Nov 7, 2018
I urgently call you to prayer for our partners and friends in Cameroon, a nation divided by language between French-speaking and English-speaking regions. Tensions have risen to a deadly and ...
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에큐메니칼 방식으로 건강하게 하기
Nov 6, 2018
세계교회협의회(WCC)의 여름 모임은 에버디스 란드라우Everdith Landrau 목사에게 다른 기독교 교단의 에큐메니칼 지도자들과 함께 에큐메니칼 공동체에서 지지를 얻고있는 심장 건강 인식 캠페인에 관해 논의하게 했다. 에버디스Everdith는 미국장로교회 총회 사무국의 에큐메니칼 관계 ...
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선거 전야에, 정서기는 정치 지도자들에게 새로운 접근법을 요구한다
Nov 6, 2018
루이빌 식료품 점에서 두 명의 아프리카계 미국인을 무작위로 살해한 사건, 최근 피츠버그의 대량 살인 사건, 그리고 저명한 국가 인사들에게 우편으로 보내어진 2다스의 파이프 폭탄 사건이 헤드라인을 덮었다. 미국장로교회의 정서기인 허버트 ...
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Getting healthy the ecumenical way
Nov 6, 2018
A summer World Council of Churches (WCC) gathering brought the Reverend Everdith Landrau together with ecumenical leaders from other Christian denominations to discuss a heart health awareness campaign that is ...
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On election eve, Stated Clerk calls on political leaders to take new approach
Nov 5, 2018
The recent mass murders in Pittsburgh, the random assassination of two African Americans at a Louisville grocery store, and the two dozen pipe bombs mailed to prominent national figures have ...
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Co-Moderator Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri commissioned at home church in Miami
Nov 2, 2018
Even though she’s been on the job for four months, Co-Moderator Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri was officially commissioned this week at her home church, the First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Miami, ...
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Stated Clerk urges U.S. leaders to take new approach with migrants
Nov 2, 2018
As thousands of migrants continue their trek through Central America toward the U.S. border, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is urging ...
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총회 사무국 직원이 로마에서 조상의 시복시성에 참석하다
Nov 1, 2018
루이빌 – 많은 사람들이 가족 역사에 매료되어 있다. 그러나 매일 조상 중 한 명이 로마 카톨릭 교회에 의해 정식으로 시복시성 되었음을 아는 것은 아니다. 최근 노마 티만Norma Thieman에게 일어난 일이다. ...
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OGA staff member attends canonization of ancestor in Rome
Nov 1, 2018
A lot of people are fascinated with family history. But it’s not every day that you find out that one of your ancestors is about to be canonized by the ...
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정서기는 피츠버그에서 대규모 총격 사건 이후에 폭행 무기 판매를 중단 할 것을 요구함
Nov 1, 2018
지난 주말 피츠버그에서 예배를 드리는 동안 Tree of Life 회당에서 열한 명의 예배자들이 숨진 무의미한 총격 사건에 대한 소식은 우리나라의 고통스런 비극입니다. 미국장로교회는 이 폭력적인 혐오 행위로 인해 전국의 가족과 ...
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Secretario permanente pide la culminación de la venta de armas de asalto después del tiroteo masivo en Pittsburgh
Oct 31, 2018
La noticia de la muerte sin sentido de once personas en la sinagoga Tree of Life durante el culto en Pittsburgh el pasado fin de semana es una tragedia dolorosa ...
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Stated Clerk calls for end to the sale of assault weapons following mass shooting in Pittsburgh
Oct 30, 2018
The news of the senseless shooting deaths of eleven worshippers in the Tree of Life Synagogue during worship in Pittsburgh this past weekend is a painful tragedy within our nation. ...
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Stated Clerk condemns shipment of suspicious packages to Trump Administration critics
Oct 26, 2018
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is condemning acts this week against critics of President Donald Trump.
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Presbyterian leaders prepare for migrant caravan
Oct 24, 2018
Despite the heat and humidity, as many as 7,000 Central American migrants are still making their way slowly northward from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador into Mexico. The latest reports ...
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Presbyterian Historical Society announces Pam Byers Memorial Initiative
Oct 24, 2018
October is LGBT History Month, a fitting time for the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) to announce the public phase of its Pam Byers Memorial Collecting Initiative. Financial support for the ...
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Virginia’s attorney general calls for cash bond system reform
Oct 23, 2018
Saying too many nonviolent offenders are sitting in jail without the means to post bond, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is calling on reforms to the state’s cash bond system. ...
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Stated Clerk responds to new United Nations report on climate change
Oct 17, 2018
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) calls for bold action in response to a new United Nations report ...
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Working to prevent abuse in the church
Oct 16, 2018
Celebrities, ministers, politicians, corporate executives. Hardly a week goes by that the headlines don’t name a prominent person who has been accused of being a sexual predator or charged with ...
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Regarding ruling elders: a monthly series for spiritual leaders
Oct 15, 2018
For the early church, the infallible evidence of being a Christian was the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, at work in a person's life. The ways the Spirit manifested ...
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Mid Council Leaders commemorate the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s beating
Oct 8, 2018
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Attendees at the Mid Council Leadership Gathering in Chicago, took time out during the meeting this weekend to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the beating of Matthew Shepard. On October ...
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Presbyterian Church leaders ask for healing in Chicago
Oct 6, 2018
A Chicago police officer has been found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of a seventeen-year-old teenager. A few miles away, attendees of the Mid Council Leaders ...
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Mid Council Leaders Gathering opens with “Fearless Dialogues”
Oct 5, 2018
How do we connect as human beings? Do you truly see the person in front of you? Do you hear what others are really saying? These are some of the ...
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Se aceptan solicitudes para la beca Eugene Carson Blake
Sep 28, 2018
Los presbiterianos que tengan interés con el compromiso ecuménico tienen la oportunidad de continuar su educación a través de la beca Eugene Carson Blake. Se están aceptando solicitudes para becas ...
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Applications being accepted for Eugene Carson Blake Scholarship
Sep 28, 2018
Presbyterians with an interest in ecumenical engagement have an opportunity to continue their education through the Eugene Carson Blake Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for the scholarships that will ...
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Puerto Rico’s “Rise and Shine” initiative draws praise from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation
Sep 27, 2018
Pastor Richard Rojas describes walking into his sanctuary at Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church after Hurricane Maria and sitting down and crying. The Category 4 storm hit his church in Puerto ...
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Stated Clerk urges President Trump to change refugee resettlement plan
Sep 19, 2018
Calling it devastating news, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging the administration to ...
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders commemorate one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria
Sep 18, 2018
Leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have issued a statement to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s impact on Puerto Rico. The Category 4 hurricane hit the island on ...
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Liderazgo de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) conmemora el primer aniversario del huracán María
Sep 18, 2018
El liderazgo de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) emitió una declaración para conmemorar el primer aniversario del impacto del huracán María en Puerto Rico. El huracán de categoría 4 azotó ...
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OGA delegation finds resilience and hope among church leaders in Puerto Rico
Sep 4, 2018
A delegation from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of the General Assembly recently returned from a visit to Puerto Rico and came away surprised and encouraged by what they saw. ...
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Presbyterian Man
Aug 27, 2018
To celebrate his 95th birthday on July 31, Bob Abrams went on a glider flight. That’s nothing new. Abrams began taking regular glider flights when he celebrated his 80th birthday ...
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More than 750 faith leaders and faith organizations decry low refugee arrivals
Aug 23, 2018
More than 750 faith leaders and faith organizations have written a letter to President Trump and members of the U.S. Congress expressing their “deep concern” over historically low refugee admissions ...
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총회 사무국의 새로운 예산 관리자 채용 발표
Aug 20, 2018
미국장로교 총회 정서기 허버트 넬슨J. Herbert Nelson, II은 디앰버 클롭프톤 DeAmber Clopton을 총회 사무국 예산 관리자로 임명했다고 발표했다. 그녀는 9월 4일 새로운 작업을 시작한다.
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St. Louis 구금 센터를 위한 223차 총회 보석금 구제의 주최자가 캠페인의 초점을 바꾸다
Aug 20, 2018
이는 세인트 루이스의 223차 총회(2018)의 주요 사건 중 하나로 묘사되었다. 총회 정서기인 허버트 넬슨 J. Herbert Nelson, II 목사를 비롯하여 공동 총회장인 빌마리 신트론-올리비에리Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri 장로와 신디 콜맨Cindy Kohlmann 목사, ...
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Los organizadores del pago de fianzas en la 223º AG en los centros de detención de St. Louis cambian el enfoque de la campaña
Aug 16, 2018
Se ha descrito como uno de los eventos más destacados de la 223ª Asamblea General (2018) en St. Louis. Cientos de presbiterianos, incluido el reverendo J. Herbert Nelson II, secretario ...
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OGA announces hire of new budget manager
Aug 16, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, has announced his appointment of DeAmber Clopton as budget manager for the Office of the General Assembly. ...
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Organizers of GA 223 bail-out in St. Louis detention centers shift focus of campaign
Aug 15, 2018
It has been described as one of the major highlights of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) in St. Louis. Hundreds of Presbyterians, including the Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, General ...
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Secretario Permanente envía una carta al presidente colombiano para denunciar el aumento de las violaciones de los derechos humanos
Aug 13, 2018
El secretario permanente de la Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (U.S.A.), el Rev. J. Herbert Nelson II, ha escrito al presidente de Colombia, Iván Duque, condenando a los «informes ...
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NCC opposes reimposition of Iran trade sanctions
Aug 13, 2018
The National Council of Churches opposes the Trump Administration’s reimposition of trade sanctions on Iran, ninety days after announcing the United States’ withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. All ...
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Rick Jones tapped to head OGA Communications
Aug 10, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson has named Rick Jones, who is currently serving in Presbyterian Mission Agency Communications, as the new Director of ...
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Stated Clerk pays tribute to Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon
Aug 10, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II paid tribute today (August 9) to the Rev. Katie Geneva Cannon, who died August 8. Cannon, the ...
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Stated Clerk sends letter to Colombian president decrying increased human rights violations
Aug 9, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II has written to Colombian President Iván Duque condemning “credible reports of a systematic campaign of extra-judicial assassinations ...
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Stated clerk backs call for day of prayer for South Sudan August 12
Aug 9, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II has issued a call for all Presbyterians to observe a day of prayer for peace in South ...
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PC(USA) mourns the loss of Charles F. Easley, Sr.
Aug 8, 2018
Charles F. Easley, Sr., vice-moderator of the 215th General Assembly (2003) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), died May 23. Services were held June 2 — just before the 223rd General ...
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Church-based psychological help “hotline” thrives in Cuba
Aug 3, 2018
The psychological counseling service—the first “hotline” service of its kind in Cuba—was inspired by the Reverend Dr. Héctor Méndez, longtime pastor of First Presbyterian Church who recently retired. Based on ...
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Breaking all the ceilings
Jul 27, 2018
Despite the improbability of her call last winter as pastor of historic First Presbyterian Church here, the Rev. Liudmila Hernández is supremely confident about her ministry. “It is a challenge ...
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Building interfaith understanding in Cuba
Jul 20, 2018
Gita, a toddler, sits on her mother’s lap, her head lying on the table in front of them so quietly she might be napping. It is as if she is ...
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"미국 국회는 가족 투옥을 거부해야 한다"고 600명 이상의 종교 지도자들과 신앙 단체들이 말한다
Jul 20, 2018
미국의 종교 지도자 500여명과 종교 단체 111곳이 국회에 가족 수감이나 별거확대 제안을 거부할 것을 촉구하는 공개 서한을 보냈다. 망명 신청자, 비 동반 소아 및 기타 취약 계층을 보호하기 위하여 부당한 ...
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“Congress must reject family incarceration,” say more than 600 religious leaders and faith organizations
Jul 19, 2018
More than 500 religious leaders and 111 faith-based organizations have sent an open letter urging Congress to reject proposals to expand family incarceration or separation; uphold protections for asylum seekers, ...
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Resumen de las acciones de la 223a Asamblea General (2018)
Jul 3, 2018
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri (izquierda) y Cindy Kohlmann (derecha) co moderadoras de la 223ª Asamblea General (2018) - Photo by Michael Whitman. Liderazgo eclesiastico: En una de las elecciones más disputadas en ...
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1,500 단어로 요약한 223차 총회 (2018)의 주요
Jul 3, 2018
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri (left) and Cindy Kohlmann (right) Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly - Photo by Michael Whitman. 교회리더십: 빌마니 신트론-올리비에리Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri (Tropical Florida 노회) 장로와 신디 콜만Cindy Kohlmann (Boston ...
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Declaración del secretario permanente emite una orden ejecutiva sobre la separación de familias en la frontera de los EE. UU.
Jul 3, 2018
El reverendo J. Herbert Nelson II, secretario permanente de la Asamblea General emitió una declaración en respuesta a la orden ejecutiva emitida el 20 de junio del 2018 por el ...
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미국 국경에서의 가족분리에 대한 대통령 집행명령에 관한 정서기 성명서
Jul 3, 2018
총회 정서기인 J. 허버트 넬슨 목사는 2018년 6월 20일 미국 대통령에 의해 발행 된 집행명령에 대한 응답으로 성명서를 발표했다고 밝혔다. 넬슨은 애굽으로 피하라는 요셉의 부름은 오래 전부터 있었지만 여전함을 지적한다. ...
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Highlights of actions of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) in 1,500 words or less
Jun 29, 2018
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri (left) and Cindy Kohlmann (right) Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly - Photo by Michael Whitman. Church Leadership: In one of closest elections in years, Ruling Elder Vilmarie ...
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Stated Clerk issues statement on executive order regarding family separation at U.S. border
Jun 28, 2018
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, has issued a statement in response to the executive order issued on June 20, 2018, by the president ...
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Closing worship takeaway: Always pray and never give up
Jun 25, 2018
Ordained to the ministry only three weeks earlier, the Rev. Ekram Kachu told those attending General Assembly’s closing worship Saturday that prayer is “about trusting in God while we are ...
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It’s a wrap: YAAD collection goes to three good causes
Jun 25, 2018
Young Adult Advisory Delegates put their money where their hearts were during Saturday’s closing plenary, directing a $1,605 special offering they collected toward causes important to the General Assembly’s co-moderators ...
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2019 per capita set at $8.95
Jun 23, 2018
In an unusual move, commissioners of the 223rd General Assembly (2018), waited until the Saturday morning plenary to approve an increase in the per capita rate to $8.95 for the ...
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Commissioners ask RE/MAX to discourage sale of property in Israeli settlement colonies
Jun 23, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly swiftly took up Middle East issues in a late-night session in St. Louis on Friday night. Among the action items was the approval of an overture ...
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GA approves mission budgets in excess of $70 million
Jun 23, 2018
The 223rd Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly on Saturday approved mission budgets of $71,589,237 for 2019 and $70,531,957 for 2020.
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It’s worth the time to get it right
Jun 23, 2018
The hour was getting late, but commissioners sat up straight again to deal with the question of paid family leave on the last night of the 223rd General Assembly of ...
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Young women get a chance to see how GA works
Jun 22, 2018
What’s an overture? What does it take to be a commissioner at a General Assembly? How are commissioners selected? All these questions, and more, were answered this week for a ...
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Assembly addresses racism, gun violence, capital punishment
Jun 22, 2018
In an overwhelming vote, the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved a motion presented by its Assembly Committee on Social Justice Issues to recognize the prophetic witness ...
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El Comité recomienda unánimemente la confirmación de la Rvda. Diane Moffett como directora de la PMA
Jun 22, 2018
El 223° Comité sobre la Coordinación de la Misión de la Asamblea General votó unánimemente la noche del lunes para recomendar la confirmación de la Reverenda Diane Moffett como presidenta ...
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Se llevó a cabo una manifestación a favor de la inmigración en St. Louis
Jun 22, 2018
Más de 100 presbiterianos abandonaron las actividades del comité en la 223ª Asamblea General esta semana para unirse al tema de la inmigración. Los oradores, incluyendo al Rev. Dr. J. ...
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GA223 opts for continued corporate engagement over divestment
Jun 22, 2018
To divest or not to divest from the fossil fuel industry? The answer to that question was one of the highly anticipated decisions of the 223rd General Assembly. On Friday ...
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Assembly honors the memory of Ben Weir and Jack Rogers
Jun 22, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly on Thursday paid tribute to two former GA moderators who have died since the last Assembly. The Assembly remembered the Rev. Ben Weir, moderator of the ...
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WCRC president raises hope of Just Communion
Jun 22, 2018
Kassab came to St. Louis in mid-June as an ecumenical guest, speaker and preacher at the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She expressed appreciation for an ...
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Friday worship leader calls for unity
Jun 22, 2018
The Rev. Don Meeks, pastor of Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Nokesville, Va., preached on “a modest attempt at cultivating unity in the church.” He referred to the 2014 assembly gathering ...
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Face-to-Face with the Holy Spirit
Jun 22, 2018
Bernard “Ben” Nti and the Holy Spirit seem to have an understanding. It’s not a private understanding, but one that many Presbyterians sense. But we cannot figure where in the ...
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Seminarians earn credits while observing Assembly
Jun 22, 2018
As an observer of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Higman, a first-year student from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, knew that her role was ...
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Worship speaker urges PC(USA) to ‘make good biscuits’
Jun 22, 2018
Drawing on the biblical parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast, Barbee-Watkins opened with her text, Luke 13: 18-21: “He (Jesus) said, therefore, ‘What is the kingdom of God ...
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Actions seeking peace on the Korean Peninsula, in Sudan and Central America approved by 223rd General Assembly
Jun 22, 2018
A resolution seeking peace on the Korean Peninsula was among items approved Thursday by the 223rd General Assembly. The resolution designates September 2018 as “Korean mission month” and calls Presbyterians ...
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Audience jazzed for Hands and Feet concert
Jun 22, 2018
Before a concert by Grammy-winning gospel/jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum on Thursday night, a video of the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian ...
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Spirituality centers provide relief for weary souls — and soles
Jun 22, 2018
Even a church in motion needs a place for rest, which is why members of the Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA) of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy were determined that prayer ...
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Victor Makari receives Fahed Abu-Akel Award
Jun 21, 2018
General Assembly Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, II told attendees: “We’re in a nation right now that is struggling to get along with its neighbors, whom the United States treats ...
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Commissioners overwhelmingly approve Way Forward plan
Jun 21, 2018
Except for one slight language change, commissioners turned back a number of amendments to the committee’s recommendation, which will, among other things, change the structure of the denomination’s corporate entity, ...
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Gun violence is ‘the greatest moral issue,’ Jim Atwood tells Presbyterian Writers Guild lunch attendees
Jun 21, 2018
Calling gun violence “the greatest moral, ethical issue,” Atwood said, “In the ’70s and’80s, so many thought I was crazy to talk about gun violence when nobody cared.” He said ...
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C. Fred Jenkins Award is presented to Gradye Parsons
Jun 21, 2018
The Rev. Gradye Parsons, former stated clerk of the General Assembly from 2008 to 2016, accepted the particularly meaningful as it is named for his mentor. The C. Fred Jenkins ...
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Assembly affirms re-election of Foundation President Taylor
Jun 21, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly (2018) affirmed the election of the Rev. Thomas F. Taylor to a third term as president and CEO of the Presbyterian Foundation. In a brief address ...
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A pauper’s grave, a place of honor
Jun 21, 2018
When Irv Porter, associate for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Native American Congregational Support, and Jo Ann Kauffman, a commissioned ruling elder from Inland Northwest Presbytery, stood at a St. Louis ...
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Oldenburg, Cannon honored at Theological Education Awards Breakfast
Jun 21, 2018
Impassioned tributes and deep gratitude flowed freely as leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s theological education landscape gathered Thursday for the General Assembly’s Theological Education Awards Breakfast to honor ...
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance introduces documentary resources
Jun 21, 2018
Presbyterians looking for new ways to engage congregations and communities on issues such as gun violence and immigration reform have new resources at their disposal.
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Immigration rally held in St. Louis
Jun 21, 2018
More than 100 Presbyterians stepped away from committee business at the 223rd General Assembly this week to rally on the issue of immigration.
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Cuba’s man in St. Louis
Jun 21, 2018
Rev. Fernández is moderator of the Presbyterian Reformed Church in Cuba (IPRC), pastor of a congregation in Matanzas and professor at that city’s Evangelical Theological Seminary. This week, he’s also ...
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Assembly moves MLK’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’ toward confessional status
Jun 21, 2018
By a vote of 352–160, the 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved a motion presented by the Assembly Committee on Theological and Church Growth Issues and Institutions that will initiate the ...
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Assembly confirms new mission leader
Jun 21, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly (2018) confirmed the Rev. Diane Moffett as president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency by voice vote on Wednesday evening.
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Assembly reaffirms PC(USA)’s inclusiveness requirements, noting ‘declining nature of black congregations’
Jun 21, 2018
Kennerly David Benraty, a young adult advisory delegate from the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia, spoke eloquently to the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Wednesday evening, seeking ...
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It’s the right thing
Jun 20, 2018
After taking an overnight break, the Assembly Committee on Church Polity and Ordered Ministry continued grappling with how to move the ideals of paid family leave forward in the face ...
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Speaker decries neglect of second-generation Asians
Jun 20, 2018
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a denomination more than 90 percent white, struggles to become a more intercultural church, it might help to enroll more second-generation Asian Americans in U.S. ...
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Elders lead best by ‘putting up the sails’
Jun 20, 2018
Ruling elders from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) met on Wednesday to hear about how to be spiritual leaders from the Rev. Joan S. Gray, who spoke at the Ruling ...
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Not one step back
Jun 20, 2018
The largest crowd in several decades packed the biennial Peace Breakfast Wednesday at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). They came to celebrate and award Peaceseekers. They came ...
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Committee 11 approves change in terminology for racial ethnic people
Jun 20, 2018
A change in terminology from “racial ethnic people” to “people of color” was approved by Committee 11 of the 223rd General Assembly on Monday and will be moved forward to ...
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Assembly reaffirms PC(USA)’s interfaith relations
Jun 20, 2018
Quick and grateful approval was extended by the 223rd General Assembly Wednesday afternoon to actions recommended by its Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations. It was the first Assembly ...
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‘Teach-in’ provides insights on race and incarceration
Jun 20, 2018
As hundreds of Presbyterians took to the streets Tuesday afternoon, a smaller group remained in the plenary hall to participate in an alternative act of public witness. A “teach-in” led ...
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Navy chief says chaplains meet vital spiritual needs
Jun 20, 2018
Chaplains are expected to provide spiritual nurture for people of all ranks, including senior leadership, she said. In addition to serving as a “moral compass” for senior officers, she says ...
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Najla Kassab looks to transformation, reconciliation, peace
Jun 20, 2018
— “We are called to change things, and to change the world as well,” said the Rev. Najla Kassab, president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, preaching Wednesday morning ...
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The church life cycle ― from new to renew
Jun 20, 2018
New and old worshipping communities comprising the entire church life cycle were represented during a Presbyterian Mission Agency luncheon Tuesday. Congregations and presbyteries representing the entire church life cycle ― ...
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Ecumenical and interfaith representatives welcomed to 223rd General Assembly
Jun 20, 2018
Representatives of diverse religious traditions gathered Tuesday evening at an ecumenical dinner hosted by Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, and moderated by Associate Stated Clerk the Rev. ...
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