West Virginia devastated by flooding (UPDATED Aug. 1)
More than 1,200 homes were severely damaged or destroyed in the state and 23 people have died in the storm.
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Synod of the Trinity presbyteries support 11 GA overtures
One major part of any General Assembly meeting of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the review of overtures written by synods and presbyteries around the PCUSA. When the 222nd General Assembly meets from June 18-25 in Portland, any one of 14 assembly committees will discuss these biennial overtures, of which there are 77 this year….
‘Church Without Walls’ brings Kingston community together
“The goal is mission. We really try to be a church in the community.”
Today at GA: Skip Noftzger
Reflections from the 222nd General Assembly
4K for Cancer ride stops in Oil City
Second Presbyterian Church of Oil City hosted 22 young adults who are on a 4,000-plus-mile bike trek across the country. These cyclists stayed at the church building overnight June 10-11 and were fed supper and breakfast by members of the congregation. Team Seattle is one of four groups riding coast-to-coast to raise awareness and money…
Furniture Ministry creating bonds at Paoli Presbyterian Church
“They have to actually come into the church, so hopefully that has an impact beyond just the furniture.”
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Bailey, 85, was respected leader
The Synod of the Trinity is mourning the loss of a colleague and friend.
Pittsburgh Presbytery goes to work following passage of overture to help African-American males
“The time is right and ripe for action; God’s people are ready to support this venture, if only we give them the reason and the mechanism to do so.”
Commissioner Corner: Kathy Wells, Presbytery of Carlisle
Describe yourself in one word: Blessed.
Writing Reverend: Sue Washburn new interim editor of Presbyterians Today magazine
The Rev. Sue Washburn has been in the media field longer than she’s been in the ministry field. Because of that, it should take no one by surprise that her latest career move combines both of her passions. Sue, the part-time pastor at Reunion Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant, PA, has taken on the role…