Work in Ugandan village leaves everyone feeling blessed
“The Holy Spirit’s presence was perceived daily as we loved and served those living in the poorest area that we have ever traveled.”
Ralph Hawkins returning to his roots after decade of service in Presbytery of Shenango
“I think in terms of internal stability, transitions in a lot of our pastorates … I feel like we’re in a good place.”
Workers from western PA congregations leave their mark on hurricane-battered Corpus Christi area
A group that represented seven churches from western Pennsylvania traveled to Corpus Christi, TX, this summer to participate in disaster assistance following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, which destroyed large areas of Texas one year earlier. A Synod of the Trinity Mission Travel Grant (more information here) of $2,000 helped cover the costs for…
Synod’s Presbyterian Women raise $15K for Lily’s Place
The Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Trinity presented Lily’s Place in Huntington, WV, a $15,000 donation toward the center’s mission of treating infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Tragedy in Roman Catholic Church affects and challenges us all
“Part of our call is to keep listening to victims and figuring this out.”
Cherry pie sale tasty fundraising option for First Church of North East, PA
“We believe that if we are faithful, we should be doing for the least of these. We’re trying to be faithful to his word.”
Girard Church recovering following devastating fire
“Seeing the connectional nature of the church, seeing the larger church support us is a way of seeing God in this.”
Community Responders Network helping break down walls in Harrisburg, PA
“It’s been inspiring that more concerned people are now working together in the hope of creating a more inclusive community.”
Rev. Dr. Brent Eelman ready to lead Lackawanna into the future
“My sense of calling is to lead the church to rise to the occasion that God has put in front of us.”
Marion Center, PA, Church gives to Navajo Nation through preaching, teaching, working
We had opportunities to hold meaningful conversations with people in a land that struggles both socially and economically.