Author Archives: Mike Givler

Ukraine war ‘not rational’ for PCUSA co-worker Ellen Smith

Posted April 1, 2022

“At this point we need prayer and the funding to help the partners who are doing the work.”

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Presbytery of Philadelphia Executive Presbyter Ruth Santana-Grace to stand as co-moderator for 2022 General Assembly

Posted March 31, 2022

Presbytery unanimously backs leader’s intentions to stand for moderator or co-moderator of 225th GA.

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West Virginia University names new Presbyterian campus pastor

Posted July 12, 2023

Rev. Will E. Myers has been named campus minister at the Presbyterian Student Fellowship at West Virginia University.

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Ukraine war hits close to home for the Rev. Dr. John Burgess

Posted March 16, 2022

“It really hits me personally. It’s friends but it’s also my own investment, my own love and care for Christians in that part of the world.”

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At First Church of Pittsburgh, war in Ukraine is ‘very personal’

Posted March 14, 2022

“We care for these people, we want to see them safe.”

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Old Union Church’s mission trips are ‘not about the house’

Posted March 4, 2022

“We’re there to do quality work, but our job is to be there for the people.”

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East End Youth Ministry reaching far beyond its students

Posted February 24, 2022

“We want to know the whole family – the mom, the dad, the grandparents, the other siblings.”

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From Forrest’s Desk: ‘I’m new here. Maybe you are, too.’

Posted February 1, 2022

“I hope that over the upcoming year we do find our work woven together, strand by strand, until we do find ourselves looking not at a bunch of loose threads but at a well-bound tapestry.”

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Covenant Church volunteers create mat magic to help homeless

Posted January 25, 2022

“As Christ teaches us in the Bible, we should use our talents and resources for those less fortunate.”

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Forrest Claassen excited to ‘serve in the home base of Presbyterianism’

Posted January 14, 2022

“What can we do together to move the kingdom of God forward during this little window of time that we share?”

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