Commissioner Corner: Sheila Farrer, Presbytery of Redstone
What was your childhood dream job?: School teacher (which I performed for 34 years )
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Commissioner Corner: Bill Netting, Presbytery of Donegal
Commissioner goals: Helping to implement the new visions for ministry being discerned by the Synod.
Your guide to the 222nd General Assembly
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Old Union PC goes back to New Jersey
On June 26-July 2, 17 people from five churches participated in a mission trip organized by Old Union Presbyterian Church of Mars, PA. The team traveled to Bayville, N.J., to assist in the ongoing recovery from Superstorm Sandy. A blog was set up here, on which daily entries were posted with updates on their work…
Bensalem PC teams with Jewish congregation for ‘Shared Meals’
“My heart burst. My eyes teared up and I just had a smile from ear to ear.”
Today at GA: Presbytery of Lake Erie
Reflections from the Presbytery of Lake Erie The last three days of general Assembly business can feel like ‘drinking from a fire hose.’ Decisions, upon decisions, upon decisions. With over 700 people voting it is simply not possible for everyone to speak to every issue. And with dozens of motions there is plenty of opportunity…
Today at GA: Susan Faye Wonderland
Reflections from the 222nd General Assembly
Today at GA: Chantal Atnip
Reflections from the 222nd General Assembly
Synod of the Trinity presbyteries support 11 GA overtures
One major part of any General Assembly meeting of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the review of overtures written by synods and presbyteries around the PCUSA. When the 222nd General Assembly meets from June 18-25 in Portland, any one of 14 assembly committees will discuss these biennial overtures, of which there are 77 this year….
‘Church Without Walls’ brings Kingston community together
“The goal is mission. We really try to be a church in the community.”