Author Archives: Mike Givler

Beaver-Butler Presbytery will always be part of Adams’ family

Posted September 14, 2018

“Whatever’s next, I’m not really worried about it because I’m sure God has plenty for me to keep doing.”

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PDA training workshops aim to keep presbyteries, congregations prepared

Posted September 11, 2018

“A plan can prevent an emergency from becoming a disaster.”

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Trip to Malawi deepens relational aspect of mission work for volunteers

Posted September 6, 2018

“We have come to believe that the effectiveness of our ministries could be enhanced by working in partnership with groups and individuals in the community.”

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Synod’s Peacemaking Grant assists six congregations’ work in the community

Posted August 31, 2018

The Synod of the Trinity awarded six $1,000 Peacemaking Grants to congregations that were applying for funds from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Work in Ugandan village leaves everyone feeling blessed

Posted August 30, 2018

“The Holy Spirit’s presence was perceived daily as we loved and served those living in the poorest area that we have ever traveled.”

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Dominican-American Community Outreach named international mission project for Synod’s PW

Posted October 11, 2018

The mission project goal is to raise $20,000 to be used for prosthetics and other ambulatory devices, funds for specialist travel and the aiding in the purchase of a bus.

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Ralph Hawkins returning to his roots after decade of service in Presbytery of Shenango

Posted August 29, 2018

“I think in terms of internal stability, transitions in a lot of our pastorates … I feel like we’re in a good place.”

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Workers from western PA congregations leave their mark on hurricane-battered Corpus Christi area

Posted August 29, 2018

A group that represented seven churches from western Pennsylvania traveled to Corpus Christi, TX, this summer to participate in disaster assistance following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, which destroyed large areas of Texas one year earlier. A Synod of the Trinity Mission Travel Grant (more information here) of $2,000 helped cover the costs for…

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Pittsburgh Seminary unveils renovated Barbour Library

Posted October 5, 2018

This project addressed the full range of renovation needs to establish creative spaces that inspire people to engage with theological ideas and each other in community and collaboration.

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Synod’s Presbyterian Women raise $15K for Lily’s Place

Posted August 24, 2018

The Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Trinity presented Lily’s Place in Huntington, WV, a $15,000 donation toward the center’s mission of treating infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

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