Produced by: Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
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Jean Kim Says End Homelessness
Jean Kim describes what she has learned about homelessness, its causes, and the ways that churches can respond. She underscores the Biblical basis for homeless ministry, celebrates ministries already underway, and calls on congregations to dedicate themselves to ending homelessness.
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Mutual Mission in a New Millenium
This video is about two local churches – the First Presbyterian Church of Washington, Pennsylvania, and the Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church of Cinncinnati, Ohio – in mission with a theological seminary in northeast Brazil. The seminary is called ITEBA, the Institue for Theological Education of Bahia. This video is a ‘work in progress’ as these…
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General Assembly Council Overview
The General Assembly Council is the ministry and mission agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This overview shares stories of the ministries in which we are engaged around the world. This program also demonstrates how the General Assembly Council focuses its work around its mission statement and goals and shares how the GAC staff works…
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The Connecting Link
‘This is the story of Parish Nurses and Parish Health Ministers who are practicing with members of their congregations the concept of wholistic health. To be a whole person, one must be concerned equally for the body, mind and spirit.’ Narrated by Ruane Hill
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100 Years of Sacred Space
Presbyterian Camp & Conference Ministry Celebrating 100 Years 1908 – 2008 100 Years of Sacred Space was created for the celebration of 100 years of Presbyterian camping ministry by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 2008. As you share this DVD with others, it is our hope they will understand better the vital role camp and…
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200 Years of Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women have a mission, a voice, and a place in the church. This video is an introduction to the history of Presbyterian Women, which began 200 years ago when women had no role outside the home. Two centuries after the first Presbyterian women gathered to pray and donate their hard earned pennies to the…
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Congregations Who Care
What is a parish nurse? The creation of Parish Nurse positions represents a new perspective on health ministry. It is a response to the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly policy statement that challenges individual congregations to become communities of health and wholeness. Churches are encouraged to become ‘vigorous and conscious promoters of health in all…
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Connecting Diversity in Community
American society has never been more culturally diverse and rich, yet our communities are sadly fragmented. People with unique heritages and perspectives live side by side, but seldom interact with each other in any meaningful way. In many communities, our churches physically occupy the center of a town or neighborhood, but they are not necessarily…