Author Archives: Mike Givler

Philadelphia churches, staff play big part in Pope Francis’ visit

Posted October 7, 2015

“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…”

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Camps Lambec, Westminster Highlands hire new director

Posted December 18, 2015

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…

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New era in campus ministry begins at WVU with opening of Harless Center

Posted September 28, 2015

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….

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Rev. Alan Adams finds his second calling in Yakutat, Alaska

Posted September 21, 2015

“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.”

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October 2015 Synod Assembly: Rhythm of the Synod

Posted October 16, 2015

Plenty of discussion and prayer was held in regards to gun violence at the October Synod Assembly Meeting in State College, PA.

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Presbyterian Women raise $38,700 for Free Wheelchair Mission

Posted September 30, 2015

The Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Trinity presented a gift to the Free Wheelchair Mission at its Sept. 14 business meeting.

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Charter helps Beacon Church move forward

Posted February 1, 2016

“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.”

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Presbyterian Men’s Mission Network

Posted September 10, 2015

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…

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Synod Transitional Executive Susan Faye Wonderland renewed following Big Tent

Posted August 6, 2015

The following is a first-person account from Synod of the Trinity Transitional Executive Susan Faye Wonderland following the Big Tent conference in Knoxville, Tenn., which took place from July 30 to Aug. 1. I learned this past week that “orange” is NOT just for Syracuse University. I also learned that our PCUSA Stated Clerk, Gradye…

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Miss the June 2015 Synod Assembly Meeting?

Posted June 26, 2015

The Rhythm of the Synod from the June 22-23 Synod of the Trinity Assembly Meeting in State College, PA, is now available by clicking here. The agenda and related paperwork can be found here.

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