Author Archives: Mike Givler

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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History, perseverance aplenty at 300-year-old Donegal Presbyterian Church

Posted August 30, 2021

“God’s hand is at work in this congregation because they do a phenomenal job looking at what truly unites them, and that is the faith of Jesus Christ given to them by God’s grace.”

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Rev. Bob Hotchkiss, 89, served the church with passion

Posted August 25, 2021

“There is not a bit of doubt in my mind that he was looking for something to do to serve the church absolutely as long as he could physically do it because he really did love the church.”

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Cabwaylingo Presbyterian Chapel steps up to aid WV flooding victims

Posted July 22, 2021

“It was awesome to see how God stepped up, not only with the financial but he also sent groups to help muck out.”

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First Church of Wheeling offering $10K per capita match in UOV Presbytery

Posted July 9, 2021

“We’re trusting that God will inspire people to give more and see the benefits of their giving.”

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Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church

Posted January 22, 2022

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus will gather Saturday, Feb. 19, for its third annual Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church event.

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