Author Archives: Mike Givler

Hermit crabs, hound dogs, potatoes and the Incarnation

Posted December 15, 2022

At a recent presbytery meeting, I witnessed a candidate’s floor exam for ordination. You might wonder why I would say so in a Christmas reflection. Presbyterian floor exams, normally, are neither unusual nor Christmassy. But this one was both. That fact, more than anything else this month, has put me in a holiday mood. After…

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Sheldon Sorge retiring from ‘best call of my life’ in Pittsburgh

Posted December 15, 2022

“It’s been a really good run. I have nothing but gratitude for this season.”

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Synod Stated Clerk Wayne Yost not retiring, just changing scenery

Posted December 8, 2022

“I have enjoyed assisting other clerks or execs in their polity questions and thinking through things. I’ll miss those contacts.”

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Breezewood Trucker Traveler Ministry aids motorists in time of need

Posted December 5, 2022

“It is a ministry of prayer, of presence, of counsel, of hospitality and emergency assistance.”

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Presbytery of West Virginia brings in David LaMotte for triennium reboot

Posted December 1, 2022

The songwriter, speaker and writer was the keynote presenter on the theme “A More Loving World.”

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Addictions Ministry ‘Into the Light’ Videos

Posted September 11, 2023

Developed by the Presbytery of Redstone’s Addiction Ministry Network, this video series aims to increase awareness and faithful responses by our congregations.

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Maureen Wright elected Presbytery of West Virginia leader in “Season of Discernment”

Posted August 4, 2023

Wright will continue her stated clerk duties through the transition period.

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An upside-down totem pole?

Posted November 21, 2022

A trip to the Synod of the Southwest showed, firsthand, the physical condition of Native PC(USA) churches in its region.

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October 2022 Synod Assembly: Rhythm of the Synod

Posted November 4, 2022

The 2022 Synod of the Trinity Assembly was a hybrid gathering held in-person in State College, PA, and through video conferencing platform Zoom in late October. Find highlights of the meeting here.

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Malawi next challenge for Chuck and Deb Monts to conquer

Posted September 27, 2022

“We’ve been God-Blessed, and part of being God-blessed is to be sent out.”

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