Author Archives: Mike Givler

‘On Thanksgiving, and every day, give thanks and live thanks’

Posted November 24, 2021

So this Thanksgiving, and every day … may we find opportunity to give thanks, and live thanks, for the One who is Life and Love, now and forever.

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Rev. Stephen Baldwin Jr. effectively balances pulpit and politics

Posted November 10, 2021

“I’ve always had a sense of call that I’m supposed to be doing public service and ministry.”

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Rev. Forrest Claassen elected as next Synod executive

Posted November 3, 2021

The Rev. Forrest Claassen has been elected the next executive of the Synod of the Trinity.

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Presbyterian Men create Manual for Church Building Care

Posted July 8, 2022

This 127-page document includes sections on Funding & Design Resources, Maintenance and Project Implementation.

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Daily Calibration: a calendar of interfaith contemplative practices

Posted March 31, 2022

A Presbytery of Philadelphia pastor has created a daily calendar of interfaith contemplative practices for April 2022.

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October 2021 Synod Assembly: Rhythm of the Synod

Posted November 4, 2021

The 2021 Synod of the Trinity Assembly gathering was held online in late October. Find highlights of the meeting and links to recordings.

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Jean C. Kennedy, 78, was ‘widely beloved nurse’ and church leader

Posted October 5, 2021

“Clearly, the Spirit filled and overflowed from this woman of faith!”

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Lilly Grant allows Presbytery of Philadelphia to provide ‘Care of Clergy’

Posted October 1, 2021

“The goal is to prevent burnout, to cultivate a sense of ‘enough’ within themselves and to help them feel encouraged and supported in their ministry.”

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Crestfield Camp turns to one of its own in Mike Little for executive director

Posted October 1, 2021

“We want kids to experience faith and our guest groups to experience faith through our hospitality.”

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Pedaling pastor Chuck Monts makes cross-country trek for NYC mission

Posted August 30, 2021

“God’s grace is why I’m a Christian. Almost every day had moments of grace.”

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