News and Statements
News & Statements
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Committee urges divestment from fossil-fuel stocks
Jun 20, 2018
Statements from advocates of divestment presented testimony about the human impact of pollution and climate change in the United States and around the world, from India to Nigeria to Nicaragua. ...
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PHS remembers Head Start program
Jun 20, 2018
Historian and author Crystal R. Sanders left Presbyterians feeling proud about a 50-year-old chapter of their social witness, telling the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) luncheon how the Church supported a ...
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We are family
Jun 20, 2018
As Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks, a member of the board of directors of More Light Presbyterians, greeted guests at Tuesday’s More Light Lunch, the spirit of welcome and sense of family ...
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Native American speaker says repudiating ‘discovery’ doctrine will address historic harm
Jun 20, 2018
— Repudiating the “Doctrine of Discovery” will help the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) address the harm of past injustices and inform the denomination in its future mission work, a Presbyterian human ...
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Youth pitch in to share God’s love in Ferguson
Jun 20, 2018
Cleaning basements, tearing down metal sheds and filling dumpsters are hardly the activities most high school students choose for summer vacation. But that’s exactly what two groups of Presbyterian youth ...
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Michael Blair asks churches to live and serve from the margins
Jun 20, 2018
“The curse of Constantine put Christians ‘at the center,’ in our minds at least,” the Rev. Michael Blair explained at the Ecumenical and Interfaith breakfast on June 20. “The Roman ...
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Lake Erie, Ghana presbyteries join on a journey of faith
Jun 20, 2018
“In the faith journey with the Ghana/Lake Erie partnership, we are mutually empowered and enjoy each other’s unique hospitality,” said Agidi. “Our American friends are welcomed to Ghanaian homes with ...
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Way Forward, Vision 2020 reports approved
Jun 20, 2018
The Assembly Committee on The Way Forward is recommending significant changes in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)’s corporate arm and in how the church’s six agencies relate to one another, mid ...
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Covenant Network celebrates 20th anniversary
Jun 20, 2018
Guests of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians 20th anniversary luncheon recognized former General Assembly Moderator Susan Andrews, Executive Director Alex McNeil of More Light Presbyterians, and former and current board ...
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Hundreds of Presbyterians join march to St. Louis’ Justice Center
Jun 19, 2018
Several hundred Presbyterians took to the streets on a hot and humid Tuesday afternoon in downtown St. Louis calling for social, racial and economic justice. Participants – including Co-Moderators Vilmarie ...
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Remembering Peg
Jun 19, 2018
Our fellowship hall is decorated with a mix of photographs of the community over the years, and in one taken around 1945, an 8- or 9-year-old Peg is sitting at ...
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Assembly urged to add Dr. King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ to Book of Confessions
Jun 19, 2018
The committee’s entire evening session was devoted to Item 14-05, “On Adopting the ‘Letter from Birmingham City Jail,’ written by the Rev. Dr. MLK Jr., as a Contemporary Statement of ...
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Commission sought to sort out Synod of the Covenant’s disorder
Jun 19, 2018
General Assembly Committee 5 answered two overtures Monday by calling for the creation of an administrative commission to “address disorder in the Synod of the Covenant,” and work toward reconciliation ...
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Overture urges support for Korean peace process
Jun 19, 2018
During the public part of the meeting, Laurel Underwood, an observer at GA and a pastor, said her family had served in Korea for four generations. “We know what happens ...
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Middle East panel continues support for rights of Palestinians
Jun 19, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly’s Middle East Committee has signed off on most of the overtures and commissioner resolutions presented during its two days of meetings. The overtures covered issues around ...
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Speaker invites luncheon group to turn over the tables
Jun 19, 2018
“We’re going to be nice Presbyterian radicals,” the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins said. “The same savior who saved us is the one who overturned tables.”
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South Sudanese Churches nudge peace negotiations forward
Jun 19, 2018
The Reverend John Yor, General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS), who is serving as an ecumenical representative to the 223rd General Assembly, has been sharing stories ...
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Committee calls for reconciliation on Jarvie Fund
Jun 19, 2018
Responding to two overtures raising concerns about the administration of the Jarvie Commonweal Fund, Committee 13 of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) issued a call for reconciliation.
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Blackmon warns against losing focus on God’s call
Jun 19, 2018
“Bushes are burning all over this world,” pointed out the Rev. Traci Blackmon. Yet few of us turn aside, like Moses, to “focus on what God was and is doing” ...
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Matthew’s Gospel unfolds in first-century setting eerily similar to today
Jun 19, 2018
In terms eerily similar to today, Raj Nadella, assistant professor of New Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary near Atlanta, described the Roman empire of the first century — the context ...
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Take the baton from MLK
Jun 19, 2018
Motivation for racial justice fed the 120 souls gathered for the dinner of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC) Monday, with the Rev. Thomas H. Priest Jr. saying it is ...
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Nelson, Moffett offer up a Way Forward
Jun 19, 2018
The denomination’s top two officers told the Way Forward Committee on Tuesday that the agencies they lead will live faithfully and collegially together no matter what governance model the committee ...
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Committee unanimously recommends the confirmation of the Rev. Diane Moffett as head of PMA
Jun 19, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly’s Mission Coordination Committee voted unanimously Monday evening to recommend the confirmation of the Rev. Diane Moffett as president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency ...
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Time for change
Jun 19, 2018
On Father’s Day the rev. abby mohaupt (she prefers her name and title in lowercase) of Fossil Free PCUSA told The General Assembly News that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can ...
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Prospects for lasting peace in Korea?
Jun 19, 2018
Nan Kim of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes that today’s atmosphere may lead to more people-to-people exchanges between North and South, to deeper understanding of the historical and cultural ramifications ...
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‘Can we give a little grace to one another?’ asks UCC officer
Jun 19, 2018
The Rev. Traci Blackmon, in a forthright dialogue on topics ranging from Ferguson to the lack of denominational unity to what it means to be a Jesus-centered church to a ...
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Stated clerk issues statement in wake of altercation
Jun 19, 2018
General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II has issued a statement (based on a letter to a concerned Assembly-goer) addressing a nasty confrontation that occurred outside the ...
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It’s complicated
Jun 19, 2018
The Assembly Committee on Polity and Ordered Ministry spent hours Monday pondering paid parental and family leave.
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What do you seek?
Jun 19, 2018
As the OGA continues to work with mid councils who are struggling in a mound of complex problems, we remain committed to assisting leaders with judicial matters, leader training, constitutional ...
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YAADs want the vote in GA moderator elections
Jun 18, 2018
After Saturday night’s moderator vote at the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) young adult advisory delegates (YAAD) gathered in their home groups to share how their experience ...
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Palestinian speakers say Middle East change is urgent
Jun 18, 2018
Nearly 90 people gathered Monday to hear about the urgent need for a solution in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Dr. Muna Mushahwar-Koussa, a Palestinian Christian ophthalmologist, said things are getting worse ...
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Committee approves guide to just compensation for ministers
Jun 18, 2018
A guide to just compensation for ministers was approved unanimously Monday by Assembly Committee 13 of the 223rd General Assembly. Living by the Gospel: A Guide to Structuring Ministers’ Terms ...
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Per Capita recommendation reduced to 10 percent increase
Jun 18, 2018
The Assembly Committee on General Assembly Procedures recommended a single per capita increase of 10 percent for 2019 and no increase in 2020 during its meeting Monday afternoon at the 223rd ...
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Youth say ‘Amen!’ to Hands & Feet initiative
Jun 18, 2018
David Meeks, a high school student from Charlotte, N.C., aims a drill at the side of a wood bunk he’s been assembling at Mission St. Louis, a nonprofit serving impoverished ...
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World Mission lunch speakers say partnership is transformative
Jun 18, 2018
Speaking at Monday’s World Mission Luncheon, the leader of partner church, a mission co-worker, and a U.S. Presbyterian pastor talked about ways mission in partnership has transformed them. Rev. John ...
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Thank you to Giddings-Lovejoy congregations!
Jun 18, 2018
Presbyterians attending the 223rd General Assembly experienced the hospitality of more than two dozen PC(USA) congregations in Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery Sunday for morning worship and then lunch.
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Way Forward Committee tackles controversial reports
Jun 18, 2018
As it wrestles with reports from The Way Forward Commission and the All Agency Review Committee that propose significant changes in the way national church agencies relate to each other ...
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Presbyterian Church on full display at the 223rd General Assembly (2018)
Jun 18, 2018
There has been plenty of excitement and lots of smiles at the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as Presbyterians from across the country have greeted old ...
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‘Don’t become a brick in the system,’ Bible study leader tells General Assembly participants
Jun 18, 2018
While introducing the first of two Bible studies at the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Deborah Krause, academic dean and professor of New Testament at Eden ...
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A little GA silliness is good for the soul
Jun 18, 2018
Yukon Presbytery commissioner pens a poem A poem by the Rev. Matt Schultz, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, Alaska
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A bountiful buffet of books
Jun 18, 2018
Are you looking for a great new book to help a child who is experiencing bullying? How about a confirmation curriculum big enough for the faith questions of youth? Does ...
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Gradye Parsons sees hopeful, though challenging future for PC(USA)
Jun 18, 2018
Despite challenges, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has potential to grow, the Rev. Gradye Parsons said here Sunday.
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Advocacy Committee for Racial Ethnic Concerns committee briefing outlines desired outcomes
Jun 18, 2018
This year ACREC will present six resolutions to the General Assembly. ACREC is proposing not only changing its name but it is recommending a change in terminology for the church.
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Eight former GA moderators endorse fossil fuel divestment measure
Jun 18, 2018
Eight former General Assembly moderators have endorsed an overture to the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that calls for church investors to divest stock in companies that ...
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A foretaste of fractious fighting
Jun 17, 2018
Commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly learned Sunday just how difficult their task will be later this week when they will vote on two significant proposals for changing the way ...
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Music man
Jun 17, 2018
Those who arrive early for plenary sessions have the opportunity to listen and sing along with the Rev. Chip Andrus, a fixture on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly stage ...
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Foundation honors mid-level leaders through music
Jun 17, 2018
In a break from its traditional breakfast program at General Assembly, the Presbyterian Foundation used music to deliver its message to mid council leaders. “This year we wanted to speak ...
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4 번째 투표에서 Cintrón-Olivieri, Kohlmann이 총회장 선거의 가까운 승리를 함
Jun 17, 2018
교사와 중간공의회 사무총장 팀이 미국장로교회에서 2번 째 공동총회장으로 토요일 저녁 4차례의 투표 끝에 선출되었다. 플로리다 열대 지방 노회의 빌마리 신트론-올리비에리 Bilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri와 보스턴 북부 뉴 잉글랜드 노회의 신디 콜맨Cindy Kohlmann ...
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New co-moderators want to celebrate diversity and think outside the box
Jun 17, 2018
Humbled and overjoyed is how the new co-moderators of the 223rd General Assembly said they felt after Saturday night’s close election. Appearing at their first news conference, Ruling Elder Vilmarie ...
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PC(USA) recognizes three with Women of Faith Award
Jun 17, 2018
Three outstanding Presbyterian clergywomen who are “woke” were honored for their determined efforts to challenge systemic racism and oppression during today’s Women of Faith Awards Breakfast at the 223rd General ...
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On fourth ballot, Cintrón-Olivieri, Kohlmann win close moderator contest
Jun 16, 2018
It took commissioners four ballots Saturday evening to elect an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and a mid-council executive as the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s second-ever co-moderators. Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri ...
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Presbyterian Outlook kicks off 200th anniversary celebration
Jun 16, 2018
For 200 years, the Presbyterian Outlook has spoken out boldly on issues in church and society, Outlook editor and publisher Jill Duffield told an overflow crowd of subscribers and supporters ...
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Gather at the river
Jun 16, 2018
The 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) convened Saturday with an opening worship service buoyant with music and prayer and punctuated with calls for community-based acts of social ...
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Social-witness groups urged to join forces
Jun 16, 2018
Progressive Presbyterians encouraged commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly (2018) to adopt overtures calling for direct action on social witness concerns rather than creating study commissions.
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Breakfast doesn’t satisfy women’s hunger for justice
Jun 16, 2018
“I thank you for your service,” Rhashell D. Hunter, acting co-executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA), told a predominantly female audience at the Women’s Orientation Breakfast Saturday. Hunter ...
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Advisory delegates add global, ecumenical perspectives to GA
Jun 16, 2018
Commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are being informed by the perspectives of 14 ecumenical advisory delegates and eight missionary advisory delegates.
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Youngish testament
Jun 16, 2018
Being cutting edge and entrepreneurial is in Andy James’s nature. Only two years into his position as associate for small-church ministries and technology for the Presbytery of New Hope in ...
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Presbyterian partners eye Korean reunification
Jun 16, 2018
After the June 12 Singapore summit between U.S. and North Korean heads of state, South Korean church leaders say they’re increasingly optimistic about the chances of reunification up and down ...
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Palestinian speaker urges Presbyterians to change their focus
Jun 16, 2018
A Palestinian human rights activist told a pre-General Assembly gathering Saturday morning that the Presbyterian conversation about Israel-Palestine needs to change to concentrate on people rather than policies. “The conversations ...
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Encouraging evangelicals
Jun 16, 2018
The Fellowship Community isn’t about advocating for a position, the Rev. Gale Watkins said. “We’re here to encourage the evangelical community.” That declaration was part of the Fellowship Community’s welcome-to-the ...
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Stated Clerk issues statement on separated immigrant families
Jun 16, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, issued a statement from the denomination’s 223rd General Assembly condemning the Trump administration’s new policy of separating ...
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Celebrating Doesn’t Mean We’re There
Jun 16, 2018
“We have come a long way. We have so much to celebrate. And we have a long way to go.” That was the theme expressed repeatedly at the joint celebration ...
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Roller coaster ride to St. Louis
Jun 16, 2018
Addressing both the minutiae and the gravitas of a General Assembly with equal measures of grace and good humor, Martha Miller, manager for ruling elder resources and educator certification for ...
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Looking backward to see the way forward
Jun 15, 2018
Tracing centuries of shared values tempered by tensions, historian the Rev. Beth Hessel on Friday showed members of the Way Forward Committee that this isn’t the first time Presbyterians have ...
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Process Observers needed for General Assembly Committees
Jun 15, 2018
The Office of the General Assembly (OGA) is looking for 200 good men and women with a keen eye and ear for what happens in committee meetings. Process Observers will ...
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GA223 backgrounder: General Assembly Procedures
Jun 13, 2018
A revised request for an increase in the per capita rate will be considered by Committee 3 of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, which meets June 16–23 in St. ...
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Evie Landrau joins OGA’s Ecclesial and Ecumenical Ministries
Jun 13, 2018
The Reverend Everdith (“Evie” with a long “e”) Landrau has joined the staff of Ecclesial and Ecumenical Relations in the Office of the General Assembly as manager for ecumenical networking, ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Mid Councils
Jun 12, 2018
A request to establish an administrative commission “to address disorder in the Synod of the Covenant” is one of the items that will be on the agenda of Assembly Committee ...
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Leadership chosen for Hands and Feet initiative in Baltimore
Jun 12, 2018
Two young women have been selected for the first yearlong fellowships with Hands and Feet, an initiative to strengthen mission efforts of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by encouraging partnerships and ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Social Justice Issues
Jun 8, 2018
What does the Lord require of you? This will be the question before Assembly Committee 11 when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 223rd General Assembly meets June 16–23 in St. Louis. ...
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OGA is looking for GA223 ‘process observers’
Jun 8, 2018
Going to GA223 in St. Louis? Want an interesting gig while you’re there? The Office of the General Assembly (OGA) is looking for individuals to serve as “process observers” during ...
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Stated Clerk issues statement on U.S.-North Korea summit
Jun 8, 2018
With the historic summit between President Donald Trump of the U.S. and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un nearing, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Stated Clerk the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
Jun 7, 2018
Ongoing national dialogues with ecumenical partners, the role of local churches and presbyteries in fostering relations and just action with neighbors of all faiths, and deliberations over Presbyterian involvement in ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Environmental Issues
Jun 6, 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels are the major cause of climate change. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders overwhelming agree on that. What’s more contentious is what to do about it. ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Theological and Church Growth Issues and Institutions
Jun 5, 2018
With an expanded focus – and a new name reflecting its broader mission – the Assembly committee customarily charged with considering matters related to theological issues and institutions will now ...
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GA223 public witness seeks to create a “Matthew 25” church
Jun 5, 2018
Reclaiming the prophetic voice of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for social, racial, and economic justice, the 223rd General Assembly (2018) [GA223] will take an unprecedented active role in addressing conditions ...
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GA223 backgrounder: The Way Forward
Jun 4, 2018
The long and sometimes contentious work of three groups – the Way Forward Commission, the All-Agency Review Committee and the 2020 Vision Team – will shape much of the debate ...
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PC(USA) membership decline slows, but does not stop
Jun 4, 2018
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continued to lose members in 2017, extending a pattern that has persisted since the mid-1960s. At the end of the year, church membership totaled 1,415,053, a ...
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GA223 backgrounder: BOP, PILP, PPC, and Foundation
Jun 1, 2018
Just compensation for ministers, an elder-care program in the New York City area, and confirmation of the president of the Presbyterian Foundation will be on the agenda of Committee 13 ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Peacemaking, Immigration and International Issues
Jun 1, 2018
A proposal endorsing “affirmations regarding the welfare of our neighbors in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador” will be considered by the Assembly Committee on Peacemaking, Immigration and International Issues at ...
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Se invita a las congregaciones a cantar el himno inspirado en la 223AG el domingo 17 de junio
Jun 1, 2018
Las congregaciones de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) están invitadas a unirse al espíritu de la 223ª Asamblea General (2018) cantando un himno encargado para la asamblea durante los servicios ...
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회중은 6월 17일 주일에 223차 총회에서 영감을 받은 찬송가를 부르게 함
Jun 1, 2018
미국장로교회는 6월 17일 주일예배에서 총회를 위해 제작된 찬송가를 부름으로써 223차 총회 (2018)의 정신에 동참하도록 권유 받는다. 총회는 6월 16일에 시작하며, 다음날에는 총회 참석자들이 세인트 루이스 지역의 아침 예배를 위해 교회들을 ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Middle East Issues
May 31, 2018
Defending the right to speak in support of Palestinians and other citizens living without full citizenship and under occupation will be on the agenda of the Committee on Middle East ...
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Congregations encouraged to sing GA223-inspired hymn on Sunday of the General Assembly, June 17
May 31, 2018
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations are invited to join the spirit of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) (GA223) by singing a hymn commissioned for the assembly during their June 17 worship ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Mission Coordination
May 30, 2018
LOUISVILLE – The confirmation of the Rev. Diane Givens Moffett as president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) will be among the items before the Mission Coordination ...
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Compromise results in smaller per capita increase request
May 30, 2018
LOUISVILLE – A combination of resistance from mid council leaders and a persistent lack of understanding in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) about how the General Assembly per capita apportionment is ...
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GA223 backgrounder: Church Polity and Ordered Ministry
May 29, 2018
LOUISVILLE – Here’s a fact: Presbyterians support paid leave for new parents. In 2014, the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to encourage presbyteries and denominational agencies ...
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A beachhead for ministry in eastern Cuba
May 25, 2018
HOLGUÍN, Cuba – It’s Friday night in Holguín and the streets of this city in northeastern Cuba are filled with noisy revelers – just like bustling metropolises everywhere. Music is ...
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Abuzz
May 24, 2018
MANATI, Cuba – The mosquitos outnumber – by about a thousand to one – the 40 Presbyterians gathered for worship on a hot, humid Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Mission ...
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Closing churches due to size unthinkable in Cuba
May 22, 2018
It is simply inconceivable to the hardy band of Presbyterians who are the Presbyterian Mission in Camagüey that a denomination – whether it be the Presbyterian Reformed Church in Cuba ...
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Lord of the dance
May 21, 2018
You would never know from the joyful exuberance of the dancing children that they live in the midst of grinding poverty. The Sancti Spiritus Presbyterian Church of the Presbyterian Reformed ...
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Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus and stated clerk issue statement on Trump’s latest comments on immigrants
May 18, 2018
The Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus and the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, General Assembly Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U,S.A.) have issued a statement in response to President Trump’s ...
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Declaración del secretario permanente en respuesta a la decisión del presidente Trump de retirarse del acuerdo nuclear con Irán
May 11, 2018
El secretario permanente de la Asamblea General, J. Herbert Nelson II, emitió hoy una declaración condenando la decisión del presidente Trump de retirar a los Estados Unidos del Plan de ...
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트럼프 대통령의 이란 핵 협상 철수 결정에 대한 진술서 발급
May 11, 2018
총회 정서기인 허버트 넬슨J. Herbert Nelson, II은 오늘 트럼프 대통령이 이란 핵 계획의 봉쇄에 대해 미국과의 합동 행동 계획 (JCPOA) 철수 결정을 비난하면서 "심각하게 위험에 빠졌습니다"라는 성명을 발표했다. 넬슨은 평화 ...
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Stated Clerk issues statement in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from Iran nuclear agreement
May 9, 2018
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, J. Herbert Nelson, II, issued a statement today condemning President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ...
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Noticias de la Asamblea General ¡entrega digital gratis a domicilio!
May 2, 2018
Este año, todo el pueblo presbiteriano (y otras personas) pueden leer el mismo periódico que está disponible para los asistentes a la 223ª Asamblea General (2018) de la Iglesia Presbiteriana ...
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총회 뉴스 무료 가정 배달!
May 2, 2018
올해 모든 장로교인들 (및 다른 사람들)은 6월 16-23일 세인트 루이스에서의 미국장로교회의 223차 총회 (2018)에 참석한 사람들이 보는 동일한 일간지를 읽을 수 있다.
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The General Assembly News free home e-delivery!
May 2, 2018
This year all Presbyterians (and others) can read the same daily newspaper that is available to those attending the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in St. ...
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총회 사무국과 볼티모어 노회는 봉사 학습 프로그램에 동참함
Apr 27, 2018
메릴랜드 볼티모어 센터에서 2명의 인턴직을 채우기 위해 인터뷰가 다음 주에 실시되며, 이는 볼티모어 노회의 봉사 학습 프로그램과 총회 사무국 (OGA) 간의 파트너십의 산물이다. 센터는 볼티모어 노회의 선교 사업으로, 미국 전역의 ...
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OGA, Baltimore Presbytery’s The Center join in service-learning program
Apr 26, 2018
Interviews will be conducted next week to fill two intern positions at The Center in Baltimore, Maryland—a product of a partnership between the Presbytery of Baltimore-based service-learning program and the ...
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GA223 Commissioners set to take a break
Mar 28, 2018
Veteran General Assembly-goers aren’t going to know quite what to do. In a dramatic departure from longstanding practice, the Thursday evening (June 21) business session of the upcoming 223rd General ...
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샨탤 애트닙은Chantal Atnip은 켄 호켄베리Ken Hockenberry를 부총회장 후보로 임명하고 선거에 임함
Mar 22, 2018
칼라일 노회의 사역장로인 샨탤 애트닙Cantal Atnip은 지난 가을서부터 223차 총회(2018)의 총회장 후보로 나섰고, 시카고 노회의 목사인 켄 호켄베리를 부총회장 후보로 지명했다. Atnip은 최근에 GA223 총대 명단을 그녀의 친구와 지지자들에게 배포했다고 ...
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Chantal Atnip recluta a Ken Hockenberry para que postule como vice moderador
Mar 21, 2018
Chantal Atnip, anciana gobernante del Presbiterio de Carlisle, quien anunció el otoño pasado que postula como moderadora de la 223ª Asamblea General (2018), nombró al reverendo Ken Hockenberry, pastor del ...
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Chantal Atnip taps Ken Hockenberry as Vice Moderator running mate
Mar 21, 2018
Chantal Atnip, a ruling elder from the Presbytery of Carlisle, who announced last fall she is standing for Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly (2018), has named the Reverend Ken ...
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미국장로교회의 변형적인 변화에 대한 우리의 두려움 극복하기
Mar 14, 2018
사역에 대해 다시 생각해 보는 것은 어렵습니다. 새로운 아이디어를 구현하고 이를 수립하는 것은 더욱 어렵습니다. 우리는 사순절/부활절의 이 계절에서 이 신앙의 사실적 의미를 신중히 알아야 합니다. 예수님께서는 십자가의 고난을 겪으시면서 ...
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Superemos nuestro miedo al cambio transformador en la IP (EE. UU.)
Mar 14, 2018
Es difícil replantear el ministerio. Implementar nuevas ideas y establecerlas es aún más difícil. Deberíamos estar muy conscientes de este hecho de fe a través de la participación en esta ...
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Overcoming Our Fear of Transformative Change in the PC(USA)
Mar 13, 2018
Rethinking ministry is difficult. Implementing new ideas and establishing them is even more difficult. We should be acutely aware of this fact of faith as we engage this season of ...
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El estudio bíblico de la Asamblea General 223 explorará "la familia de Dios" versus "el reino de Dios"
Feb 12, 2018
«Construir la familia de Dios para el siglo XXI» es el tema de los estudios bíblicos planeados para los comisionados y las comisionadas a la 223ra Asamblea (2018) de la ...
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"친족" 대 "왕국" 223차 총회 성경공부
Feb 12, 2018
"21세기를 위한 친족 세우기"는 세인트 루이스에서 6월 16-23일에 열리는 미국장로교회 223차 총회(2018)의 총대를 위해 계획된 성경 공부의 주제이다. 성경공부는 세인트 루이스의 에덴 신학교에서 신약교수이자 학감인 데보라 크라우스Deborah Krause와 조지아주 디케이터의 ...
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Bible study at GA223 will explore "kin-dom" versus "kingdom"
Feb 12, 2018
“Kindom Building for the 21st Century” is the theme of Bible studies planned for commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), meeting June 16–23 in ...
