Author Archives: Mike Givler

Movie Review: It’s worth one more trip to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Posted October 1, 2019

“Fred’s legacy of hope and love grounded in faith lives on in wonderful and unexpected ways.”

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Join in on the Matthew 25 invitation

Posted January 17, 2020

Join the Synod in working toward one or more of three goals: building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty.

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Webinar series focuses on ‘Forgotten Foundations of Church Leadership’

Posted October 2, 2019

“We as the Body of Christ are called to be a church that is hopeful and need to develop a narrative that includes hope in the midst of all that we struggle with.”

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Youth Ministry Coaching Program

Posted October 3, 2019

The Youth Ministry Coaching Program is a year-long 360 coaching cohort, focusing on whole-life development and youth ministry issues.

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A Day With Brian McLaren

Posted October 2, 2019

Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, PA, is hosting conversations on where Christianity is headed on Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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At 100, ‘ageless’ Agnes Peebles is a ‘Presbyterian treasure’

Posted December 18, 2019

“Whatever is positive about our denomination, especially in education, Agnes’ fingerprints are all over it.”

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Youth make Pittsburgh Presbytery’s pilgrimage to Malawi extra special

Posted September 3, 2019

“I learned that we might live very differently but we also have so much in common. This trip has made me want to be a better person.”

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Synod Presbyterian Women plan 2020 Summer Gathering

Posted September 16, 2019

Annual event will be held July 9-11, 2020, at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA.

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Trip to Puerto Rico leaves synod executives moved and ‘shaken’

Posted January 24, 2020

“There is a brokenness in all of creation that allows even the natural world to collide with itself and us in catastrophic ways.”

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A day in the life of a Krislund chaplain

Posted August 9, 2019

“I always enjoy my week as a Krislund Chaplain. I count it a privilege to be a part of some sacred conversations.”

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