Rev. John Creasy bringing awareness to climate issues to Pittsburgh
“… Our task is to create and be co-creators as we love what has been created.”
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DREAM Grant brings ‘joyful noise’ to Second United Church
“These events clearly have paved the way to create more interaction in a neighborhood that is experiencing an uplifting change in character as more families are moving in.”
Do flags belong in church?
Let it be underscored that it is the cross itself, rather than a flag, that should be seen as the universal symbol of the Christian faith.
General Assembly commissioners from around Synod gain valuable insight
“I’m always excited about getting together with people who share an enthusiasm for faith, for the work of God and the work of Christ.”
And the winner is…
Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri (Presbytery of Tropical Florida) and Cindy Kohlmann (Presbytery of Boston) walked away with the distinction of being the moderators for the 223rd General Assembly.
Celebration reflects on past, challenges Presbytery of Philadelphia for its next 300 years
“On this day, we have chosen to join our voices as a way of renewing and reclaiming our identity, boldly claiming that our faith in Jesus Christ has something relevant to say to the world today because we are a people rooted in God’s grace.”
Rev. Craig Butler, 67, was Transitional Associate for Congregational Support in West Virginia
“Craig was more than a colleague to me, he was a friend.”
Hope of Christ Church opens doors to community for summer arts day camp
“We did this knowing that this is a way for us to build relationships and serve our community and connect with people.”
Presbytery of Philadelphia lifting up new ministry initiatives during 300th anniversary celebration
“We’re being pulled together only by the grace of God to create a faithful witness alongside the weaving together of the story of the nation.”
First Bloomsburg makes the most of its bicentennial anniversary
“To go through a Civil War, two World Wars, a depression and to keep building and growing even during those very difficult times had to be tremendously hard and yet they rose to the challenge.”