Councils of Churches respond to recent racism, violence
“We are killing ourselves, and until we in the white community feel that the death of a person of color is our death, too, it’s not going to change.”
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Synod grant helps First PC of Masontown reach community
“We could not have achieved this program without the support of the Synod of the Trinity and are completely indebted to them for such support.”
Synod’s Presbyterian Women raising funds for Nicaraguan school
The goal is to make this “The finest school in our neighborhood.”
First Franklin’s Back To School youth outreach a cut above
“One of the greatest questions we can ask is, ‘Lord, how can I serve?'”
Number and structure of synods affirmed by General Assembly
The Synod of the Trinity is focusing on regional partnerships in the context of policy governance, our new way of governing.
Malawian minister gets taste of rural church life during visit to Pittsburgh area
“We really do learn from one another about this wonderful world God has given us.”
Commissioner Corner: Jim Shanley, Lackawanna Presbytery
When you’re not serving your church, what can you be found doing?: Playing and watching basketball (Go Tar Heels!), working out (when I can remember where the gym is), Legos…
Three more congregations awarded DREAM Grants from PMA
A trio of congregations from the Synod of the Trinity received $10,000 DREAM Grants from the Presbyterian Mission Agency to help them start new ministries in their areas.
Rev. Freedom Blackwell was beloved civil rights leader
“I believe we will witness the impact of his ministry in Pittsburgh Presbytery, the Synod of the Trinity and the PCUSA for many years to come.”
Small congregations make big impacts in flood-ravished West Virginia
Images resonating from southern West Virginia in the wake of the June 23 flooding were predictable. Pictures showed roads that were turned into rivers, houses that had been swept off their foundations and cars that were now parked on their roofs. What is left behind is what some have described as a “war zone,” but…