This document and study guide, from the 209th General Assembly (1997), provides an understanding of interfaith prater and celebration from a reformed Christian perspective.
This study focuses on a number of specific ethical issues, and the basis for moral decision making in our traditions.
The strategy is for ministry with Hispanic/Latino constituency to address the development and ministry issues related to and with Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. This document is intended to be an instrument for mission.
Estrategia Hispana is for ministry with Hispanic/Latino constituency to address the development and ministry issues related to and with Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. This document is intended to be an instrument for mission. Spanish version
In response to the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizbullah the NMEPC issued a statement calling for "all illegal and terroristic activities on all sides come to an abrupt and final end, .... an end to Israel's occupation as the first real step toward a genuine peace in the region, .... [and] to base U.S. foreign policy on the legal and moral values that our nation and constitution are founded on.”
From the Thoughtful Christian
Is it possible to worship with people of such different backgrounds and experiences?
The current buzzword in many Christian churches today is “multicultural worship.” Is this just another church-growth fad? Is it simply a dream of some leaders who want to incorporate music and liturgical toys that remind us of Christians in other countries? Just what is multicultural worship and how does it work? Actually, multicultural worship appears to be the way God desires us to worship throughout the Bible. God seems to push us to not only tolerate others but to accept them and be …
From the Thoughtful Christian
Is it possible to worship with people of such different backgrounds and experiences?
The current buzzword in many Christian churches today is “multicultural worship.” Is this just another church-growth fad? Is it simply a dream of some leaders who want to incorporate music and liturgical toys that remind us of Christians in other countries? Just what is multicultural worship and how does it work? Actually, multicultural worship appears to be the way God desires us to worship throughout the Bible. God seems to push us to not only tolerate others but to accept them and be …
The Office of the General Assembly has released the 2008 statistics of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
2005–2008 Summary of Receipts and Expenditures
The median presbytery has a membership of 10,081 persons. The average presbytery consists of 124 ministers, 62 churches, and 9 candidates. The ten presbyteries with the largest membership arranged in descending order.