Author Archives: Mike Givler

Monday is committee day

Posted June 19, 2018

“We stand with those who are oppressed, those who are hurting. It made me proud to be a Presbyterian.”

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Getting my steps in

Posted June 19, 2018

All told, eight of the 11 overtures/resolutions coming from the Synod were discussed today.

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Presbytery of Detroit seeking groups for mission work

Posted October 24, 2018

Hands-On Mission Work Group of the Presbytery of Detroit looks forward to welcoming mission work groups during the summer or for an alternative-break week during the school year.

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Noftzger: Day 5

Posted June 20, 2018

When we take collective action in some areas, it is not always (nor should be) a reflection of something upon which we all agree.

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GA Misadventures: Announcing that I’d been to a nudist colony to a roomful of Presbyterian elders

Posted June 18, 2018

If we bring all that we are, our honesty, our past, our humor, our imagination and our love of Jesus, committee time can be holy time.

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Sunday worship was “Second” to none

Posted June 18, 2018

“The church is the movement of God taking grace into the world.”

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Noftzger: Day 4

Posted June 19, 2018

All in all, it was a busy, but productive full day of committee discussions and deliberations.

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GA Misadventures: Sneaking around in pajamas

Posted June 17, 2018

From now on when I stay in a hotel, I will sleep in my clothes.

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Day 2 from St. Louis

Posted June 17, 2018

Moderator election takes center stage on Saturday at General Assembly.

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Sunday in St. Louis

Posted June 18, 2018

Sunday morning was spent at Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church, which had plenty of energy, and the music was outstanding.

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