First Lancaster congregation growing through SENT Festival
“The benefit is, I think, people are becoming engaged. For people who have been involved in church all of their lives, they’re saying, ‘Wow, there’s more. I didn’t realize there was more.’”
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Pittsburgh Presbytery finds diamond in rough in Rachel Shussett
“I am the literal definition of a ‘cradle Presbyterian,’ having grown up with my dad being a pastor.”
Dick Baker, 89, helped establish Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery
“He always made you feel like what you had to offer was good.”
Commissioner Corner: Dianne Kareha, Lehigh Presbytery
What goals do you have while serving as commissioner?: Facilitate communication between and mutual appreciation of presbyteries, synod and GA
Olivet PC youth make a difference during Philadelphia Project
The following is a written account from a youth and Pastor Kathy Hecht of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Prospect Park, PA, in the Presbytery of Philadelphia. The congregation’s youth group participated in The Philadelphia Project in July of 2016. A Synod of the Trinity Peacemaking Grant worth $800 helped Olivet fund the mission trip. To…
Rev. Dr. Don Wilson making a new home in Kiskiminetas
“I want to see these churches catch a glimpse of what they can be.”
Follansbee Church comes to rescue of its community after flood
“God has given us the facilities to be helpful to people and has also given us the manpower and the community support.”
Commissioner Corner: William Moore, Presbytery of Lake Erie
When you’re not serving your church, what can you be found doing?: Historical research — mainly architecture and family history
Carlisle lifting up work in its churches
The Carlisle Presbytery’s Strengthening Our Congregations Committee is collecting stories about the ministries of its churches and sharing them through an e-newsletter called “SOCC It to Me.” Click here to read the latest issue, and feel free to share it with your congregation by putting a link to it in your e-newsletter or by sending…
Follansbee PC’s youth muck it up in West Virginia
“The Follansbee Presbyterian Church’s response has been appreciated by the community. Stuff happens fast.”