Produced by: Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
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Who Are We Presbyterians?
Just what does it mean to be Presbyterian? We come in all shapes, sizes, ages, ethnicities, and so forth. While we are diverse in many ways, we share a common history, form of government, and set of beliefs. Our purpose centers on sharing the love of God in Jesus Christ in word and deed and…
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Who is Jesus Christ?
The second video in the ‘Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity’ series, Who is Jesus Christ, addresses the topic of Christology–our confession of Jesus Christ, who he was and is for us. This is one of the areas the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church was mandated to address.
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The Presbyterians – Part V: Vision and Mission
The fifth in a five-part series. ‘Where are we going? Presbyterians believe that Christ calls us to share in God’s vision for the world. This video shows how individuals are responding to Christ’s call by acting on their passion to serve God by following the example set forth in Christ Jesus.
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So, You’re Becoming a New Member
Members of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Ill. and New Life Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga. participate in this video designed for persons who are interested in becoming members or have just become members of a Presbyterian Church. It covers Presbyterian history in America, Presbyterian beliefs, governance, mission, and membership.
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A Presbyterian Family Album
The Rev. John Witherspoon, Scottish pastor and preacher at the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1789 returns 200 years later, consults his ‘family album,’ and revisits many Philadelphia sites. The video also shows scenes from Presbyterian missionary projects and bicentennial events.
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The Presbyterians – Part II: History and Tradition
The second video in this series, part 2, can be used to help answer the question, ‘How did we get to be this way?’ The program traces the roots of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). from its migration from Scotland to present day America. For study purposes, the video is divided into seven segments.
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The Presbyterians – Part IV: Polity
Fourth of a five part series, this video is about how Presbyterians order the life of their church through scenes from session, presbytery, and General Assembly meetings, and the Book of order.
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Interfaith Listening Pilot Project
This video tells the story of the visits of 18 Christians and Muslims from ten countries who spoke in more than 100 places during a two week travel hosted by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and presbyteries in September 2002.
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Jordan’s Stormy Banks: 1991
An attempt to outline the history of the relations between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It focuses upon the present conflicts between Palestinians (mostly Muslim, mostly Arab) and Israelis (mostly Jews). It draws upon the perspectives of Christian denominations and ecumenical bodies for its interpretations.
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PLSE: The Presbyterian Pastoral Leadership Search Effort
The Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE, pronounced ‘pulse’) helps denominations and congregations identify and cultivate gifted young people interested in exploring the ministry as a possible vocation.
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Growing Churches in Hope
This short video highlights Evangelism and Church Development’s areas of ministry: Church Growth Centers; how to reach emerging generations and racial, ethnic, and immigrant groups; congregational ministry using electronic media (Web sites, visual aids, etc.) and alternative and ethnic music.
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Holy Motion
Shows youth and youth leaders line dancing to Christian and secular music. Briefly discusses a philosophy of Christian recreation. Filmed at: The Presbyterian Center, Louisville, Ky.; the 1998 Presbyterian Youth Triennium, West Lafayette, Ind.; Montreat Youth Conference 1999, Montreat, N.C.; Montreat West Youth Conference, Fort Collins, Co.; The Dawn … an Epiphany, 1999-2000, Indianapolis, Ind.;…