Category: PC(USA)
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Humanitarian Response in Israel/Palestine
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We have witnessed the millions of people caught in the middle of the devastating conflict between the government of Israel and Hamas. This is a dire humanitarian crisis and the loss of human life is unimaginable. Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable, and supporting partners…
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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…