News & Announcements
March 2013
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March 28, 2013
Oil industry sues to overturn transparency legislation within Wall Street Reform Act
Presbyterians stand up to curb corruption
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March 28, 2013
Discerning the future of Portuguese-language ministry
Presbyterian leaders gather to share goals, vision
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March 28, 2013
Alcoholics Anonymous wrestles with its spiritual roots
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March 27, 2013
Seminary news
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March 27, 2013
Presbyterian Border Ministry changes name, mission focus
Presbyterian Border Region Outreach will concentrate on poverty, violence
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March 27, 2013
Pope Francis says the ‘nones’ can be allies for the church
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March 27, 2013
National Day of Action in Support of Immigration Reform April 10, 2013
From Office of the General Assembly—Office of Immigration Issues
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March 26, 2013
Sign up for the Advocacy Training Weekend
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March 26, 2013
Unto the least of these
A PC(USA) mission letter from Russia
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March 26, 2013
Theological education initiatives at WCC assembly
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March 26, 2013
After giving up religion, atheists try giving up something else for Lent
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March 26, 2013
Encouraging generosity
Arch B. Taylor, Jr. and Joan Wyrick Ellison want their giving to inspire others to support World Mission
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March 25, 2013
PEIA pastors, elders begin ‘Following God into the World’
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March 25, 2013
Presbytery and synod news
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March 25, 2013
Argentina’s Pope Francis heralds a new era for Latin America
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March 22, 2013
Growing congregations keep pace with changing times
Fastest growing PC(USA) congregations doing more with less
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March 22, 2013
Commission on mission and evangelism prepares for WCC assembly
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March 22, 2013
Melissa Rogers new head of White House faith-based office
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March 22, 2013
Committee on the Office of the General Assembly celebrates ministry of departing staff members
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Stated Clerk and Office of the General Assembly staff join in honoring the faithful service of the 14 employees retiring or leaving the agency following its recent reorganization
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March 21, 2013
Connective tissue
COGA discusses GA’s role in helping all Presbyterians to be ‘faithful participants in the mission of Christ’
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March 21, 2013
Time for new ways of promoting social change, says WCRC justice official
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March 21, 2013
Lesbian provisions prompt Catholic bishops to oppose Violence Against Women Act
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March 20, 2013
Only 421 days away!
COGA approves preliminary plans for 221st PC(USA) General Assembly
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March 20, 2013
Russia’s National Prayer Breakfast addresses morality, common good
Gathering featured mix of laity, clergy
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March 20, 2013
Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends
Christian growth in the Global South outpaces decline in the North
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March 20, 2013
Why the first Jesuit pope is a big deal
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March 19, 2013
Whither synods?
Mid-Council Commission explores options, decision in September
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March 19, 2013
Faith community to Congress: ‘It doesn’t take a miracle to make a moral budget’
Multi-state effort includes Capitol Hill press conference
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March 19, 2013
Fighting threatens Islamic artifacts in troubled Timbuktu
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March 19, 2013
Let Us Play: Expressing Our Faith through Dance
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries/PW
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March 18, 2013
Somewhere in a mountain town
A PC(USA) mission letter from Frontera de Cristo border ministry
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March 18, 2013
Human trafficking is focus of church consultation in Cuba
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March 18, 2013
Dwindling Catholic schools see future in Latino students
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March 15, 2013
Blood flow
Mid-Council Commission sub-group focuses on relationships rather than denominational structure
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March 15, 2013
‘Tell the old, old story’
Church must proclaim God’s love, not dwell on decline, preacher tells Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference
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March 15, 2013
Churches address violence against women with disabilities
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March 15, 2013
Pope Francis’ first day hints at a change in papal style
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March 14, 2013
Farmworkers, supporters on the road again in Florida
Faith groups serve as ‘backbone’ for CIW’s 200-mile March for Rights, Respect and Fair Food
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March 14, 2013
Church in Jordan and the Holy Land joins WCC
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March 14, 2013
Exhibit highlights blacks’ connection to Scripture
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March 14, 2013
A letter from PC(USA) leaders on the election of the 226th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis
From Office of the General Assembly—Department of the Stated Clerk
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March 14, 2013
2013 partner presbyteries chosen for small-church pastoral residency program, For Such a Time as This
Fourth group of ministry settings comprises seven presbyteries across five states
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education
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March 13, 2013
Look out of any window
Minnesota church to be demolished, seeks new home for stained glass
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March 13, 2013
Five hopeful signs for U.S. congregations
Researchers find some healthy trends among worshipers
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March 13, 2013
What’s in a name? For a new pope, quite a bit
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March 13, 2013
Cardinals searching for a CEO pope who can clean up the mess
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March 12, 2013
Godly giving
Stewardship is vocation, Jinkins tells Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference
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March 12, 2013
Christians in Lahore rally in wake of Muslim riots
March 9 violence destroys two churches, 178 Christians’ homes
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March 12, 2013
The church of improv
Theatrical genre’s techniques and community organizing skills apply to contemporary ministry, NEXT Church told
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March 12, 2013
Just in time for Passover, Israel braces for locust invasion
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March 11, 2013
New worshiping community, “little church” connects with young adults
Pub trivia and theology nights help bridge gap to those disconnected from traditional church
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
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March 11, 2013
Board of Pensions goes back to the healthcare drawing board
Directors rethink family coverage medical dues funding after proposal draws fire
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March 11, 2013
Lebanon Partners Overcome Odds to Serve Syrian Influx
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March 11, 2013
Board of Pensions approves 1% experience apportionment
New funding formula means first pension adjustment since 2008
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March 11, 2013
Courage and Compassion Amidst War in Syria
An Interview with Talin Topalakian
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March 8, 2013
A new song
Closing church donates prized piano to fellow congregation in presbytery
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March 8, 2013
‘The one voice who has called us by name’
Among voices of church, society, listen for voice of God, preacher tells NEXT conference
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March 8, 2013
Everything you need to know about popes and conclaves
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March 8, 2013
Following where God leads
Presbyterian Study Grant allows seminary student to focus on the true meaning of call
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology, Worship and Education
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March 7, 2013
Searching for brave and humble leaders
Eduard Khegay begins work as new Methodist bishop in Russia
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March 7, 2013
Reformed church theologians gather to set focus in a time of transition
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March 7, 2013
Armenia struggles to absorb Christian refugees from Syria
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March 6, 2013
Presbyterian children’s agencies form network to expand, improve services
Alliance expected to serve 6,700 kids in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Mission Agency
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March 6, 2013
Churches advocate for the rights of stateless people
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March 6, 2013
Computer simulator preps military chaplains for the battlefield
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March 6, 2013
Office of the General Assembly announces details of reorganization, staffing changes
Agency’s new structure will model flexibility, efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability in serving Christ’s church in the 21st century
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March 6, 2013
PC(USA) Chief Historical Officer announces retirement
From Office of the General Assembly—Presbyterian Historical Society
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March 6, 2013
Theology and Worship hires new interfaith relations associate
Christine J. Hong to work with Presbyterian congregations to build deeper relationships with multifaith neighbors
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March 5, 2013
World Mission hires three ‘catalysts’
Specialists will help church engage ‘critical global issues’ around the world
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March 5, 2013
CLAI assembly in Cuba will include support for Superstorm Sandy relief
May 20-26 gathering of Latin American Council of Churches will be first held in Cuba
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March 5, 2013
Has there ever been a black or African pope?
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March 4, 2013
What’s next?
NEXT Church gathering explores what PC(USA) is becoming
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March 4, 2013
Noted writer Carolyn Winfrey Gillette pens new hymn for One Great Hour of Sharing
‘You Give Us Hope This Easter Day’ dedicated to Easter special offering
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March 4, 2013
Wagering on a new pope? You bet!
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March 4, 2013
Living with God in the context of HIV/AIDS
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March 1, 2013
Mental health of clergy requires balancing stress and success
Pastors, church members share responsibility for well-being, report says
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March 1, 2013
Documentary film helps launch Bread for the World’s annual Offering of Letters
Partners hope ‘A Place at the Table’ will make hunger higher national priority
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March 1, 2013
Gay, transgender band breaks barriers in Christian music
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March 1, 2013
Being Christ’s gathered-sent community