Election Day brings another community luncheon to Brockway Church
“It is a service to the community, but there’s a warm atmosphere where people can come in and have a lunch and have some great fellowship.”
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Historic church merger in York remembered 50 years later
“When you consider all that was going on, this particular merger was a gigantic step in faith for both churches.”
‘Being More Together’ helps identify ministry of Synod of Trinity
They are three simple words, but they carry plenty of meaning, one that The Synod of the Trinity leadership hopes translates both to Presbyterians and to the world. In an attempt to help describe the physical and spiritual work the Synod is called to do, the Synod’s Communications Team has created a new expression of…
Hasson Heights reaches out to one of its own
“It helped tremendously,” Jim Fee said of the $3,000 gift. “It was a God-send.”
Become an Earth Care Congregation
There are several congregations in the Synod of the Trinity that are certified Earth Care Congregations. An Earth Care Congregation has committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories: worship, education, facilities and outreach. To learn more about becoming an Earth Care…
Presbytery of Philadelphia takes leap of faith in chartering Beacon Church
Imagine a weekly small worshiping community where the focus is less on the number of members than the depth of ministry with its community. Also imagine a worshiping community that seeks to fund the majority of its operating and programmatic costs creatively through private grants in addition to its partnerships with congregations, the presbytery, the…
Pittsburgh Presbytery confirms acceptance of Syrian and other refugees
“We believe that Jesus calls us to welcome the stranger.”
Trip helps leaders better understand issues in Israel, Palestine
The following was written by the Rev. Nick Marlatt, the pastor at Ohio United Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa, PA. Nick was one of eight people from the Synod of the Trinity region who went on the trip. Two folks were from the Presbytery of Carlisle (Rev. Bill Harter, pastor emeritus from Presbyterian Church of Falling…
Charleston, WV, mall perfect setting for Village Chapel’s ‘Ashes To Go’
“We want to be a presence that says God is not restricted to sanctuaries and we meet God everywhere we go.”
Presbytery of Shenango congregations visiting Dominican Republic
There are 31 people — many from Presbytery of Shenango congregations — currently working in Sabaneta de Yasica in the Dominican Republic for the 24th year of an ongoing mission partnership that includes medical, education and construction efforts. Follow their week by clicking here.