Publications and periodicals
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2011 Disability Inclusion Resource Packet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—PHEWA
Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC) is offering our 2011 Inclusion Sunday resources to equip churches for inclusive ministry. The ideas and suggestions for worship and theology, confirmation and models of ministry come from actual experiences of writers who are committed to inclusion of children and youth of all abilities. It is our prayer that this packet will assist you in your ministry with all of God’s children.
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2011 General Assembly Divestment List (long version)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Responsibility Through Investment
The General Assembly military-related divestment policy was first adopted in 1982, and has been revised three times since then. The most recent revision was made by the 1998 General Assembly. This policy is an outgrowth of the General Assembly=s adoption of Peacemaking: A Believer=s Calling which asked the entire church to review its witness and seek additional ways to promote peacemaking. MRTI conducted a review of its engagements with military-related companies, and developed guidelines consistent with the historic concerns of the General Assembly. These included concern about the overall spending on the military, over-dependence on military contracts by ...
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2011 General Assembly Divestment List (short version)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Responsibility Through Investment
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) urges divestment and/or proscription of some corporations due to their involvement in military-related production or tobacco. The following is a comprehensive list of corporations or securities affected by those General Assembly policies.
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2011 Older Adult Ministries Planning Guide
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) designates the first week in May as Older Adult Week. At this time we seek to broaden opportunities for churches to acknowledge their older adult members. This is the moment to make a special effort to let our elders know they are cared for, loved, and never forgotten. Use this guide to make your Older Adult Week plans.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering boat folding activity
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
During the 2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, participants visited the Horizons space for fun crafts that repurposed encore issues of Horizons magazine and Bible study.
Download these instructions for folding a paper boat to float on your own River of Hope! Please note these instructions print on 11'' x 17'' paper.
Instructions for making a collage cover for a composition notebook are also available.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering energizers
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
During the 2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, Darci McKinnon led plenary attendees in energizers and hand movements for songs. Download these energizers and use them with music at your next event.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering journal cover
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
During the 2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, participants visited the Horizons space for fun crafts that repurposed encore issues of Horizons magazine and Bible study.
Download these instructions for making a collage cover for a composition notebook.
Instructions for a boat-folding activity are also available.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women Daily Horizons 1
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
Everything you need to know to fine tune your plans for the Gathering! This first edition of the (almost!) daily Gathering newspaper includes suggested packing lists, contact information for synod lunches, orientation information and much more.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women Daily Horizons 2
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
Issue 2 is the first almost-daily newspaper published during the Gathering. Read highlights from the start of the Gathering on July 18 through midday July 19. The issue includes spotlights on the opening plenary; plenary presentations from Jan Richardson, Cassandra Carmichael, Kathy Angi, Pix Mahler and Nancy Benson Nicol; news from the Business Meeting and “Take the Gathering Home,” a resource with suggestions on how to apply Gathering activities and themes with your group.
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2012 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women Daily Horizons 3
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
Issue 2 is the second almost-daily newspaper published during the Gathering. Read highlights from the evening of July 19 through midday July 20. The issue includes spotlights on the welcome from PC(USA) leaders in plenary; plenary presentations from Debbie Braaksma, Janice Catron, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, Noelle Damico and Meagan Manas; news from the final day of the Business Meeting and “Take the Gathering Home,” a resource with suggestions on how to apply Gathering activities and themes with your group.