Category: PC(USA)
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A grieving and shocked community gathers to pray
First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas, holds a moving hybrid prayer service by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — More than 200 people gathered online along with members and friends of First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas, Wednesday evening for a moving and powerful prayer service on the day following the shootings at Robb…
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Parliamentary Procedure for Leaders – Free Webinar
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PC(USA) ruling elders and deacons have responsibilities as leaders in Christ’s church. Whether you serve as a moderator or as a participant, your call will involve meetings conducted by parliamentary procedure – usually Robert’s Rules of Order. Most Presbyterians have learned about parliamentary procedure through observation during meetings; during this Year of Leader Formation webinar, you…
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COVID-19: Finding Information and Resources
Updated: 02/05/2021 Council Guidance on In-Person Worship 2.5.2021 – Click Here All Presbytery Council guidance is collected here. Resources for Congregations may be found here. Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and Members The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have compiled a series of resources for congregational leaders and members. It’s available here: https://www.pcusa.org/covid19/ COVID-19 Legislation Overview: A Guide for Presbyterian Churches and…
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224th General Assembly to be conducted online only
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Committee on the Office of the General Assembly votes for shortened assembly Rick Jones | Office of the General Assembly – April 21, 2020 LOUISVILLE [ ??? ] [ Español ] 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…
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April 22, 2020 Coronavirus Briefing from the PC(USA)
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance approves more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 grants Staff members say they have seen churches ‘rising to the occasion’ in midst of pandemic PC(USA), A Corporation approved for $8.8 million forgivable loan ‘This gives us a little breathing room,’ says A Corp President Kathy Lueckert Mission Agency President seeks a church-wide fundraising…
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Emergency student loan management enacted during COVID-19 crisis
Original article on presbyterianmission.org PC(USA)’s Financial Aid for Service: Payments on eligible federal student loans are suspended through Sept. 30 by Paul Seebeck | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — New resources from the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Financial Aid for Service provide guidance on how to manage one’s student loans, now that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act…
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April 8, 2020 Coronavirus Briefing from the PC(USA)
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Coronavirus News Matthew 25 grants will support vulnerable congregations facing COVID-19 Presbyterian Mission Agency president sets aside funds to be administered by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Small church with great faith helps the Big Apple Manokin Presbyterian Church in Maryland’s Eastern Shore goes the distance during pandemic Hunger Action Advocate helps congregations see ‘the big picture’…