Author Archives: Mike Givler

Better Than Average Training for those working with children and youth

Posted December 17, 2019

Many congregations lack the resources to send their “teams” to any of the big national training events, and it was the presbytery’s theory that using a couple friends and local resources, it could put together an event that was at the very least “Better Than Average.”

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Merry Christmas from your Synod!

Posted December 15, 2020

Be filled anew with the birth of the Holy Child!

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Pittsburgh pastor receives grant as part of National Clergy Renewal Program

Posted December 12, 2019

The overall theme of Donna’s sabbatical is “story.” Stories help us understand where we came from and discover where we’re going.

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Presbytery of West Virginia does its part to fight world hunger

Posted December 6, 2019

“Everyone was energized and feeling like they had accomplished something significant.”

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First Morgantown latest to become More Light Presbyterians

Posted December 2, 2019

First Morgantown is the 11th church in the Synod region to join this LGBTQIA+ movement.

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Merry Christmas from the Synod of the Trinity!

Posted December 12, 2019

May this celebration of Jesus’ birth bring you Light and Peace.

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Hands Across the Street ministries reach thousands in 2019

Posted December 2, 2019

Columbia Presbyterian Church’s Hands Across the Street Food Ministry served more than 13,000 meals in 2019.

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Trip to Nepal changes lives here and there

Posted November 25, 2019

A group of 15 members from Plains Presbyterian Church in Cranberry Township (Beaver-Butler Presbytery) traveled to the hills of Ilam, Nepal, for 10 days in September to experience the culture, connect with the community, support local missions and make new friends. The trip was made possible thanks to a Synod of the Trinity Mission Travel…

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2019 Assembly Resources

Posted November 25, 2019

Resources from the 2019 Synod Assembly gathering.

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A Christmas Challenge: Make a connection!

Posted December 18, 2019

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given Recently I attended a wondrous advent worship gathering near our Synod offices. It was just the breathing space I needed to make room for “advent” amidst the hustle and bustle of getting ready to be gone from the office for a while – including…

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