News & Announcements
April 2009
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April 30, 2009
Parsons joins call for review of post-9/11 interrogations
Letter to President Obama urges non-partisan Commission of Inquiry
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April 30, 2009
Interfaith bridge building
Amid the tumult of occupation, Palestinian pastor works for reconciliation
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April 29, 2009
Buying local, going global
PA church’s farmers market supports Presbyterian Hunger Program
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April 28, 2009
Christian Peace Witness continues to press for end to Iraq war
Ecumenical group gathering in Washington April 29-30
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April 28, 2009
Rest for the weary
Alzheimer’s center provides community, respite for afflicted and caregivers
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April 28, 2009
Church leaders write in response to amendment voting
'Church has learned better how to talk about difficult issues’
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April 27, 2009
‘A whole new way of doing mission’
Lifestyle changes at home benefit mission partners elsewhere, pastor finds
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April 27, 2009
College news
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April 27, 2009
Robert B. Smith dies
Served as pastor, mission advocate, Board of Pensions staffer
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April 27, 2009
Amendment B is defeated
Presbyteries keep ‘fidelity and chastity’ ordination standard
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April 24, 2009
Going the distance
Presbytery of Yukon partners with Taiwanese presbytery to better serve each other’s indigenous groups
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April 24, 2009
Memorial service set for Carl Dudley
Pastor, educator was innovative leader in connecting church, community
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April 23, 2009
Setting the record straight
Palestinian TV producer seeks to present world a different view of Palestine
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April 22, 2009
CBS to televise interfaith special on poverty
NCC partners with Catholic, Jewish, Muslim groups on April 26 program
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April 22, 2009
Amendment B nears defeat
Presbyteries on verge of keeping 'fidelity and chastity' ordination standard
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April 22, 2009
Northern Michigan Presbyterians help plant 12,000 trees in honor of Earth Day 2009
Interfaith group expresses care for God’s creation
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April 21, 2009
Minister of reconciliation
As area coordinator, Insik Kim sought to break down barriers
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April 21, 2009
PC(USA) agencies back Obama's nuke-free proposals
50 years of GA policy supports nuclear weapons ban, they say
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April 20, 2009
Picture this
Mission worker combines passion for photography, HIV/AIDS work
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April 20, 2009
Guess who’s coming to dinner
Iowa congregation reaches out with mealtime community gatherings
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April 17, 2009
Notes about people
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April 17, 2009
PDA and Hurricane Katrina: in it for the long run
1.2 million volunteer hours in, Presbyterians still going to Gulf region
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April 17, 2009
Kingdom come
New partnerships, ministries help PC(USA)’s Russia mission flourish
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April 17, 2009
‘Something out of nothing’
Clergy couple building new church in South Carolina
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April 15, 2009
Water for Malawi
Shallow wells have profound impact on community health
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April 15, 2009
Tornado tears through Tennessee
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance helping with long-term recovery
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April 14, 2009
18 congregation-based community organizing groups to share $92,500
Grants support local efforts such as affordable housing, job creation
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April 14, 2009
One church’s ‘crazy idea’ allows another to be reborn
California congregation reaches out to one in New Orleans
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April 13, 2009
Seminary news
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April 13, 2009
Bruce blogs Bay Area
Reyes-Chow part of San Francisco Chronicle’s ‘City Brights’ group blog
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April 13, 2009
New York faith leaders call for immigration reform
New York City Presbytery among 20 groups seeking 'just and humane' change as part of interfaith effort
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April 9, 2009
Mary Jane Patterson dies
Presbyterian elder led Washington Office for 13 years
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April 9, 2009
Setting the stage for peace
Young Adult Volunteer brings theater background to year of service
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April 9, 2009
Communication and resurrection
An Easter reflection by a PC(USA) mission worker in Guatemala
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April 8, 2009
PC(USA) pension plan remains fully funded
But investment losses mean no ‘experience apportionment’ in 2009
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April 8, 2009
Great loss, great harvest
A monthly column for the church by the General Assembly stated clerk
From Office of the General Assembly—Department of the Stated Clerk
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April 7, 2009
A life the church is compelled to live
A monthly column for the church by the GA moderator
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April 7, 2009
Hog Heaven
Harley-riding Illinois pastor extends ministry to biker world
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April 6, 2009
Seminary news
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April 6, 2009
Youth Ministries Task Force membership is announced
15-member panel is the last of six groups named by GA Moderator
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April 3, 2009
College news
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April 3, 2009
Staff reduction announced at the Presbyterian Foundation
Number of regional development offices reduced from 16 to 10
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April 2, 2009
Presbytery and synod news
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April 2, 2009
Ecumenical Advocacy Days draws veterans, newcomers
100 of 700 participants in seventh annual event are Presbyterians
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April 1, 2009
PPC’s 2008 sales exceed previous year’s
Publisher set to launch new Web site for PC(USA) leaders in June
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April 1, 2009
PC(USA)-related artisans group in Peru honored
Bridge of Hope, working with Joining Hand program, creates ‘cultural windows into Peru’