Author Archives: Mike Givler

Deep Run celebrates birthday 300 years in the making

Posted July 28, 2025

“Many things that are just normal, everyday occurrences here would be a stretch for a different church.”

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A century of strawberries at College Hill Church

Posted July 25, 2025

“We’re able to do something that is helping the church, helping the community, helping those who need our assistance.”

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Confronting White Christian Nationalism

Posted July 14, 2025

Resource helps Presbyterians confront Christian nationalism.

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Songwriter Will L. Thompson integral to Emmanuel Church in East Liverpool, OH

Posted July 8, 2025

“I think an overlooked aspect of Emmanuel Church is that it had such a grassroots origin.”

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Northumberland takes stand against Christian Nationalism

Posted June 11, 2025

“Let the Gospel be free and let the Spirit do the work.”

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New Wilmington Mission Conference’s Mission Mondays

Posted October 14, 2025

“Mission Mondays” are held the second Monday of each month on Zoom.

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Mary Speedy, 81, had a special heart for Christian education

Posted May 8, 2025

“She paid attention. She listened. She cared.”

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Synod SCLD funds assist smaller congregations in region

Posted April 24, 2025

In 2024, the Synod distributed nearly $17,000 to its presbyteries so they can distribute the funds to their smaller congregations that are looking to provide training for their clergy and lay leadership.

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Kari Preslar relishing new role with APCE

Posted April 17, 2025

“I’m really looking forward to helping to be a part of moving APCE forward into the future.”

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A powerful difference in status

Posted April 17, 2025

May we share in the hope of the joy of the resurrection even as we empty ourselves for the sake of the Gospel.

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