Author Archives: Mike Givler

Sewickley pastor continues her journey in Russia with WMI

Posted March 31, 2017

The nearly two-week journey helped the Rev. Rebecca DePoe learn a new culture and strengthened her pastoral vocation.

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Rev. Dr. Knudsen certainly fit the ‘bill’ for Presbytery of Northumberland

Posted March 29, 2017

“We’ve enjoyed it. It’s been a great match. God knew exactly what he was doing.”

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Freedom Rising initiative moving forward in Pittsburgh

Posted March 24, 2017

“This is about relationship, and the church has always been about relationship.”

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PC(USA) launches Abuse Prevention Helpline

Posted April 4, 2017

The toll-free number is 866-607-SAFE.

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Presbytery of Donegal votes to partner Camp Donegal with Krislund

Posted December 14, 2016

Beginning in 2017, Camp Donegal and Krislund Camp and Conference Center will enter a partnership for shared summer camp ministry.

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Combating addiction takes center stage for new Presbytery of Redstone group

Posted March 8, 2017

“We’re trying to be that community of Christ to offer (addicts) a way of reconnecting with the world in ways that are helpful and allow them to flourish.”

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Area campus ministries leadership attend conference

Posted March 20, 2017

Shelly Barrick-Parsons, executive director of the Harless Center (WVU), and Diana Malcom, Campus Minister Westminster Presbyterian Fellowship (PSU), recently attended the annual gathering of Campus Ministry Theological Exploration of Vocation grantees in Indianapolis.

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White Oak Springs Church helps community gain clean water

Posted March 7, 2017

“God’s people are responding to God’s call to help their brothers and sisters, their neighbors.”

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‘Cookies with Cops’ program brings New Kensington community together

Posted March 2, 2017

“It’s a great bridge-building thing helping our kids realize that the police really want to help them and be friends with them and care for them, and it isn’t always about shooting somebody.”

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YAV experiences in Belfast, New Orleans difference-makers for Hillary Leslie

Posted February 24, 2017

“It helped me develop as a person just in understanding who I was and that was from high school into college.”

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