News & Announcements
February 2010
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Feb. 26, 2010
“Women of Faith” named
Four women honored for work that transforms the church and society
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Feb. 26, 2010
General Assembly Mission Council renews support for Deep and Wide initiative
Recommends extended commitment to Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide
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Feb. 26, 2010
Valentine re-elected to second four-year term
GAMC executive director eager to see ‘seeds planted bear fruit’
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Feb. 26, 2010
GAMC recommends Caterpillar’s profit from non-peaceful activities in Israel-Palestine be denounced
Council hopes for more dialogue by not recommending divestment
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Feb. 26, 2010
PC(USA)’s ‘Women of Faith’ named
Four women honored for work that transforms the church and society
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Feb. 25, 2010
GAMC examines leadership needs in the church
Rapidly changing society, church creates challenges, opportunities
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Feb. 25, 2010
Abiding hope
Middle Eastern Christians maintain faith amid hardships, PC(USA) mission worker says
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Feb. 25, 2010
GAMC mulls planning guidelines
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Feb. 24, 2010
Thousands of faith leaders send letter, run full-page ad for health reform
PC(USA) stated clerk, Washington Office join summit-eve appeal
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Feb. 24, 2010
All together now
Valentine praises GAMC’s improved relationship with Foundation
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Feb. 23, 2010
Living community
Venezuela Presbyterian churches grow in neighborhoods, focus on family, church as one
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Feb. 23, 2010
COGA proposes middle governing body commission
Group would have power to act between General Assemblies
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Feb. 23, 2010
COGA recommends Portland as site for 2016 GA
PC(USA) national gathering last met in ‘Rose City’ in 1967
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Feb. 22, 2010
‘We cannot be afraid of the future’
Central Presbytery of Presbyterian Church of Colombia has strong educational programs, needs church buildings
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Feb. 22, 2010
Scott Anderson approved for ordination
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Feb. 22, 2010
Registration still open for Presbyterian Writers Guild annual conference
Event featuring Cecil Murphey set for April 28-29 in Nashville
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Feb. 19, 2010
Lights! Camera! Faith statements!
Presbyterian Foundation announces second ‘ymiLIVE’ youth video contest
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Feb. 19, 2010
‘Evil hides in familiar places’
Making a new movie, Presbyterian filmmaker confronts segregationist past
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Feb. 18, 2010
“Crossing Borders: Encountering God” conference to inspire conversation on border issues confronting the church and the world
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Feb. 18, 2010
PDA’s Haiti response tops $500,000
Presbyterians contributing to earthquake response in many ways
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Feb. 18, 2010
Broadway stars come out to support Haiti relief
PC(USA) churches, synagogue unite to benefit Haitian families, children
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Feb. 18, 2010
PNS seeks Mission Challenge success stories
Congregations, governing bodies invited to share new involvements
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Feb. 17, 2010
More money for Haiti
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance immediate response exceeds $500 thousand
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Feb. 17, 2010
Veteran of African mission named to coordinate the PC(USA)’s Africa work
Debbie Braaksma brings more than two decades of experience to her new position
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Feb. 17, 2010
Staying connected
Webinar updates Presbyterians on Haiti, suggests how to help
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Feb. 17, 2010
Seminary news
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Feb. 16, 2010
Finding their place
Four pastors reflect on their first calls, search process
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Feb. 16, 2010
Notes about people
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Feb. 15, 2010
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance rushing help to Haiti
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Feb. 12, 2010
Young people team with youth ministry specialists to co-lead Pathways seminar
Unique leadership model to be featured at Dallas event on February 20
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Feb. 12, 2010
‘Put your hand in God’s hand’
PC(USA) vice moderator preaches to Colombian new church development about following, trusting God
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Feb. 12, 2010
Into Africa
Three new mission appointees will serve in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia
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Feb. 12, 2010
Building on the past
Clergy couple’s historic churches undergo major renovations
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Feb. 11, 2010
A 2008 Presbyterian snapshot: More older members, more female pastors
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Feb. 11, 2010
Grounds for service
PC(USA)-related nursing school in Haiti provides care to homeless on its campus, damaged hospital receives funds from PDA
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Feb. 11, 2010
Make way for connections
Young adults value relationships, dialogue in their church lives, APCE workshop teaches
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Feb. 10, 2010
‘Holding on with our fingernails’
Displaced people in Colombia struggle for land, home, a voice
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Feb. 10, 2010
Balancing act
Not everything is obvious for successful marriages of clergy couples
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Feb. 9, 2010
The Rev. David Loleng named associate of evangelism
Wants to help local churches respond to the changing culture
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Feb. 9, 2010
Ties that bind
El Paso’s PC(USA) churches seek way forward by worshiping together
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Feb. 9, 2010
Minneapolis congregation awarded grant to spark search for future leaders
Church of All Nations resident intern program recognized by FTE
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Feb. 8, 2010
The theology of diversity
PC(USA)-related school hosts inclusivity workshops by anti-racism expert, thanks to grant
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Feb. 8, 2010
Food for thought
Nebraska church reorganizes food pantry, re-energizes ministry
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Feb. 8, 2010
We get letters
Pensioners thank Board of Pensions for Christmas gifts
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Feb. 5, 2010
Sing, sing a song
Community chorus grows church, social justice awareness
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Feb. 5, 2010
Goings and comings
Reflections on a new Call
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Feb. 5, 2010
Home is a field, but families remain families in Haiti
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Feb. 4, 2010
Collegial leadership
Joe Small says clergy and laity are not Presbyterian terminology
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Feb. 4, 2010
Self-Development of People announces grant recipients
More than $260,000 awarded to fund 13 self-help projects in the United States
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Feb. 3, 2010
Chicago church reaches out to young men
Barbershop-themed Mentor program offers more than haircuts
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Feb. 3, 2010
What we were made to do
APCE’s closing worship touches on praising God through word and deed
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Feb. 3, 2010
PC(USA) stated clerk issues statement on Supreme Court’s election finance decision
Parsons: Unlimited spending by corporations ‘challenges democratic ethos’
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Feb. 3, 2010
Planting new churches is best evangelistic strategy for renewal in 21st century
Should be primary mission, speaker tells large church gathering
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Feb. 2, 2010
Middle East study team nears release of its final report
‘Time for action is now,’ nine-member panel urges
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Feb. 2, 2010
An unlikely leader
APCE’s Educator of the Year sees education as act of ‘unbinding’
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Feb. 2, 2010
Final answer (not!)
New curriculum helps youth ask questions, seek relevant answers
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Feb. 2, 2010
A Valentine for Haiti
Kentucky church to take special offering on Valentine’s Day, challenges others to do the same
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Feb. 1, 2010
ACSWP readies papers for General Assembly
Policy group working on gun violence, HIV/AIDS, public education, others
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Feb. 1, 2010
A Valentine for Haiti
Kentucky church takes special offering on Valentine’s Day
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Feb. 1, 2010
Sales of new PC(USA) curriculum are booming
Remodeled ‘We Believe’ draws rave reviews at APCE
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Feb. 1, 2010
A concert for God
Singing together is an act of unity, compromise, APCE told