Shenango, Northminster Churches take to the streets of New York
They worked under a group called Experience Mission, and they had an experience in mission.
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Washington Presbytery pumpkin sale helping build Ethiopian literacy centers
“The literacy centers are needed and there’s a lot of communities in Ethiopia where there’s nobody who can read or write any language.”
Philadelphia churches, staff play big part in Pope Francis’ visit
“To have this as a Philadelphian take place and to have it go rather smoothly makes me proud of a Christian choosing to come here and speaking on issues that could be seen as controversial to some…”
Camps Lambec, Westminster Highlands hire new director
The Camping Association of the Presbyteries of Northwestern Pennsylvania hired the Rev. Joseph Tagliaferre to manage and direct both camps at its board meeting in early December. “I’m excited because Joe fits into our newly-emerging plan for the camps regarding expectations campers have in coming to our facilities for summer camp and rentals,” said the…
New era in campus ministry begins at WVU with opening of Harless Center
The culmination of nearly a decade of dreams by First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown was celebrated Sunday, Sept. 27, as Harless Center at Central Place was dedicated, launching a new approach to campus ministry at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. “It’s like the cliché of getting lemons and making lemonade,” said the Rev. Dr….
Rev. Alan Adams finds his second calling in Yakutat, Alaska
“You go out there with expectations … and, really, when I got there it wasn’t all that different from any other small traditional church in our denomination.”
October 2015 Synod Assembly: Rhythm of the Synod
Plenty of discussion and prayer was held in regards to gun violence at the October Synod Assembly Meeting in State College, PA.
Presbyterian Women raise $38,700 for Free Wheelchair Mission
The Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Trinity presented a gift to the Free Wheelchair Mission at its Sept. 14 business meeting.
Charter helps Beacon Church move forward
“The big focus is deepening our roots in the neighborhood and doing life with folks around the church. Doing more work to get our name out there to invite folks in and to make connections with people beyond the church in the community.”
Presbyterian Men’s Mission Network
The Presbyterian Men’s Mission Network held its second semi-annual meeting of 2015 on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Bedford (PA) Presbyterian Church. Informational documents for the meeting can be found by clicking the following: Presbyterian Men’s Mission Network fact sheet Agenda for Oct. 17 meeting Directions to Bedford Presbyterian Church By-Laws For more information, contact…