News & Announcements
February 2013
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Feb. 28, 2013
PC(USA) scholar featured in ‘ON Scripture – the Bible’ series
Matthew Skinner’s online commentary links current events, Luke 13:1-9
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Feb. 28, 2013
Observe Clean Water Sunday March 17
Living Waters for the World provides worship, education materials
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Feb. 28, 2013
Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol, celebrated by AME Church
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Feb. 27, 2013
Synod and presbytery news
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Feb. 27, 2013
Ecumenical vision for new financial system presented to Latin American governments
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Feb. 27, 2013
Benedict will be’Pope Emeritus’ after resignation
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Feb. 27, 2013
Committee on the Office of the General Assembly approves reorganization for the Office of the General Assembly
New structure will focus the agency’s work across three essential areas of ministry
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Feb. 26, 2013
National events for new Presbyterian hymnal planned
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Feb. 26, 2013
SDOP disburses more than $160,000 to 10 U.S. self-help projects
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Feb. 26, 2013
When spouses lose faith, sticking together is hard
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Feb. 25, 2013
Youth groups invited to enter Pentecost Offering video contest
Entries should show impact of offering, winning video will be featured online
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Feb. 25, 2013
A new home she never dared hope for in Haiti
LWF ‘Model Village’ resettlement program fosters long-term recovery
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Feb. 25, 2013
House passes bill to give disaster relief to religious groups
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Feb. 25, 2013
Presbyterian Delegation to Help Form an Intergenerational Approach to Eliminating and Preventing Violence Against Women
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Women’s Leadership Development
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Feb. 22, 2013
Sharing the impact of Special Offerings
New apps allow Presbyterians to see how donations support specific ministries
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Feb. 22, 2013
Seminary news
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Feb. 22, 2013
Pope expected to live out a quiet retirement in Vatican monastery
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Feb. 22, 2013
Ten new Presbyterian mission co-workers complete orientation
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Feb. 22, 2013
A Pastoral Letter from the Stated Clerk on Reuniting Families
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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Feb. 21, 2013
Can’t say ‘no’
Syria-Lebanon Synod struggles to meet humanitarian needs as war rages
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Feb. 21, 2013
WCC to hold consultation on stateless people
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Feb. 21, 2013
Christian left sees optimism in Obama’s second term
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Feb. 20, 2013
‘Launching pad’ for organizing pastors
New Castle Presbytery looking for recent seminary grads to start new worshipping communities
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Feb. 20, 2013
Wake up, Africa!
Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church is a partner with Tanzanian school
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Feb. 20, 2013
Controversy over Cardinal Mahony’s conclave vote reaches Vatican
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Feb. 19, 2013
Presbyterian global mission leader Don Black dies at 93
Pennsylvanian headed Board of Foreign Missions, COEMAR, first GAC
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Feb. 19, 2013
Drip, drip, drip
Reflection on ‘Seven Weeks for Water’ observance; begins with Lent
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Feb. 19, 2013
Orlando retirement complex caters to aging Hindu immigrants
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Feb. 16, 2013
Church leaders and Christian educators engage in new curriculum from PC(USA)
Publisher sees positive sales and response as curriculum debuts at Disciple-Making Church Conference
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Feb. 15, 2013
Chicago is ground zero in U.S. Muslim renaissance
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Feb. 14, 2013
PDA responding to tornado in Mississippi
Response teams on ground to assess needs, provide support
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Feb. 14, 2013
Follow to lead
Leaders must first follow Jesus, says APCE Educator of the Year
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Feb. 14, 2013
Catholic, Reformed churches agree on baptism
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Feb. 13, 2013
Play practice
Play is way of life, not an activity, speaker tells APCE
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Feb. 13, 2013
NCC to consolidate operations in Washington, D.C.
Three ‘satellite’ offices to remain in New York
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Feb. 13, 2013
Tibetans mourn as self-immolations near 100
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Feb. 12, 2013
MRTI approves shareholder resolutions
Group hears from ECPAT-USA about efforts to combat human trafficking
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Feb. 12, 2013
Pension industry legend Dan McGill dies at 93
Lifelong Presbyterian was architect of PC(USA)’s pension plan
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Feb. 12, 2013
Electing a new pope draws on tradition and secrecy
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Feb. 11, 2013
Board of Pensions postpones vote on medical dues overhaul
Decision on funding spouse/dependent coverage delayed until June
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Feb. 11, 2013
Playing with the locusts of life
Playfulness has power to invert unjust systems, speaker tells APCE
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Feb. 11, 2013
Fasting like an Old Testament prophet gains followers during Lent
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Feb. 8, 2013
Boy Scouts shift on gays wouldn’t change rules on atheists
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Feb. 8, 2013
March 1, 2013 is World Day of Prayer
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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Feb. 8, 2013
GreenFaith, PC(USA) Environmental Ministries announce partnership
GreenFaith Certification Program to offer interfaith approaches to caring for earth; Feb. 25 webinar will explain more
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Feb. 8, 2013
Holy playfulness
Play allows us to praise God, celebrate hope, APCE speakers say
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Feb. 7, 2013
You are what you eat (unfortunately)
Religious investors group addresses ‘epidemic’ of childhood obesity
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Feb. 7, 2013
Femicide continues to mark Guatemalan society
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Feb. 7, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI says lack of ‘faith’ could be used in marriage annulments
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Feb. 6, 2013
Javanese neighbors
A PC(USA) missionary letter from Indonesia
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Feb. 6, 2013
Vatican admits it doesn’t fully understand youth culture
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Feb. 6, 2013
Church leaders urge fundamental immigration reform
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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Feb. 5, 2013
Presbytery and synod news
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Feb. 5, 2013
Justice is the key to peace in Colombia
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Feb. 5, 2013
40 years after Roe v. Wade, abortion foes are winning — and losing
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Feb. 5, 2013
Seeking the shalom of the city
Sixteen countries represented in new worshiping community southwest of Atlanta
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
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Feb. 4, 2013
The things that make for peace
Academics, activists reflect on discernment process
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Feb. 4, 2013
Notes about people
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Feb. 4, 2013
European court says U.K. equality laws trump personal religious beliefs
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Feb. 1, 2013
Political solution is the only way to end Syria conflict, human rights activist says
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Feb. 1, 2013
At halftime, a religious alternative to Beyonce
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Feb. 1, 2013
Being and becoming married