Reports and study guides
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2012 Jinishian Memorial Program Donor Report
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Jinishian Memorial Program
In Armenia, we are recognized leaders in the area of development. In fact, more than 95% of the projects we introduce and implement are designed to address the root causes of poverty...
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Tread Lightly for Lent 2013
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Environmental Ministries
As part of the reflective season of Lent, Environmental Ministries is offering a calendar that encourages Presbyterians to learn about ecojustice issues and take action on the issues of waste, energy, water, consumption and food. Each of the 40 days of Lent has a topic to learn about or a suggested action for individuals and congregations.
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The Study Guide for the Report of the Mid Council Commission to the 220th General Assembly (2012) - Spanish
From Office of the General Assembly—Mid Councils Commission
The 219th General Assembly (2010) created a Commission on Mid Councils to report to the 220th General Assembly (2012) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Among the responsibilities of this commission was to “develop models that reflect the roles of middle governing bodies in our polity and the changing context of our witness in the United States. ...” Although all of the recommendations taken to the 220th General Assembly (2012) were not approved, the General Assembly commended the narrative sections of the report to the church for study. This guide is designed to assist mid councils, particularly presbyteries, to begin or continue studying the ...
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Moderator's Report June 2012 - December 2012
From Office of the General Assembly—G.A. Moderator
Contains:
- Travels
- Non-travel activities
- Reflections in progress
- Appendix 1
- Appendix 2
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Young Adult Hospitality House Webinar Resource Packet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Adult Volunteers
This document includes:
- Hospitality House: Overview and Vision
- 15 Things to Consider as you Launch Hospitality House
- Volunteers Exploring Vocation Discernment Journal
- Facilitator's Resource Book: Volunteer's Exploring Vocation
- Rules for Community Living
- Hospitality Houses featured in webinar: Bethany Presbyterian House of Hospitality (Trenton, NJ), The Common House (Waynesburg, PA), and AYAVA House (Austin, TX)
- Contact information for Sponsors and Panelists
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The Study Guide for the Report of the Mid Council Commission to the 220th General Assembly (2012) - Korean
From Office of the General Assembly—Mid Councils Commission
The 219th General Assembly (2010) created a Commission on Mid Councils to report to the 220th General Assembly (2012) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Among the responsibilities of this commission was to “develop models that reflect the roles of middle governing bodies in our polity and the changing context of our witness in the United States. ...” Although all of the recommendations taken to the 220th General Assembly (2012) were not approved, the General Assembly commended the narrative sections of the report to the church for study. This guide is designed to assist mid councils, particularly presbyteries, to begin or continue studying the ...
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The Volunteers Exploring Vocation
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Adult Volunteers
Facilitator’s Resource book for leaders in the Young Adult Volunteers in Mission program of the PCUSA
Prepared by Teresa Blythe, Facilitator of VEV program
Congratulations on answering the call to facilitating vocational discernment sessions with Young Adult Volunteers in Mission (YAVIM) in the upcoming months. We’ve developed a 16-session program that covers a lot of ground, primarily principles found in a wide variety of writings about Christian Spiritual Discernment.
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Volunteers Exploring Vocation Discernment Journal
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Adult Volunteers
A Self-Study Resource for Young Adult Volunteers in Mission
By Teresa Blythe, VEV Facilitator
Congratulations on choosing to spend this year following inspiration from God to be of service to the church and the world!
Many people who make this choice tell us that they hope this service year will help them figure out what kind of life work they feel God is leading them into. That’s where this guided journal comes in. We want to offer you a way to explore your vocation (a word related to “voice” and “call” that means our life’s work) at a ...
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Shootings Responded to by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Download the 2012 report on shootings that Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has responded to since the late 1990's.
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Presbyterian Panel Survey Fall 2011: Religious and Demographic Profile of Presbyterians
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Research Services
The Presbyterian Panel is made up of representative samples of ruling elders (“lay” leaders) currently serving on session, other members of congregations, and teaching elders (ministers of Word and Sacrament) who respond to quarterly surveys about issues that are important to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (The session is the governing body of a Presbyterian congregation.) For reporting and analysis, teaching elders are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized ministers, serving elsewhere. Through the use of scientific sampling, the Panel is “re-established” every three years.
The first survey completed by new panelists ...