Author Archives: Mike Givler

‘Canoeing the Mountains’ author Tod Bolsinger talks with Lehigh Presbytery about change in churches

Posted February 20, 2020

“Maybe God is calling us into an amazing adventure. We were trained for a different
context. We were trained for rivers, not mountains. We need to learn a new way of leading.

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Flooding helps bring West Pittston, Wyoming congregations together

Posted February 6, 2020

“God really nudged us to keep going. God has really been patient with us, and God has consistently pushed us so that we can actually do the things we dreamed we could, that we can be a community church.”

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Synod’s Governing Commission participates in virtual communion

Posted March 12, 2020

The Synod’s Governing Commission held a virtual communion service at its March meeting when the gathering was shifted to the Zoom video conferencing program.

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PDA ready to make COVID-19 grants thanks to One Great Hour of Sharing

Posted March 27, 2020

PDA is pulling more than $2 million out of reserves to help aid response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rhonda Kruse has Lehigh Presbytery’s vision in her sights

Posted January 27, 2020

“The spirit is definitely moving in this presbytery and God has a plan for its future.”

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How to preach to those who are walking away

Posted February 21, 2020

These dynamic workshops integrate insights from non-typical sources to take a fresh look at how modern media and messaging is changing how people think and listen, and how to adapt our preaching in the face of these challenges.

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Kiskiminetas Presbytery’s First Call Pastors group not afraid to ‘fail boldly’

Posted January 21, 2020

“It’s about being willing to try things, and if you’re worried about how people will respond to it, you’ll never know until you try.”

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The Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church

Posted January 27, 2020

“The Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church” will be presented Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

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Elizabeth Connelly joins Synod staff as Connections Coordinator

Posted January 15, 2020

“We are thrilled to have Elizabeth taking on the ministry of logistical work for us as well as administrating and expanding our work with grants.”

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Washington Presbytery finds new place to call home at Emmanuel Church

Posted August 13, 2020

“I know that it’s a good move. I’m sure the Lord’s hand was in this.”

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