For the Rev. Ed Thompson, it feels good to be back home in West Virginia
The Rev. Ed Thompson has a note on his desk at the Presbytery of West Virginia that reads, “God has put you in the right place,” something a coach told him a decade ago. He could easily add the word “again” to the end of that sentence. The new General Presbyter in West Virginia is…
‘Call to the Church’ discussion at Crestfield brings varied responses, opinions
“Everybody who was there really thinks that being Presbyterian is important and matters. They want to be part of this.”
Pittsburgh Presbytery trying again to address struggles of African American men
“Now, because of all of the violence and shootings, it’s time for it to be re-emphasized.”
Washington Presbytery begins tradition of ‘Moderator’s Cross’
“I personally look at this cross as a symbol of unity and am very proud of being part of initiating the tradition of a ‘Moderator’s Cross’ in the Washington Presbytery.”
Rev. Ed Rudiger spreading Gospel around world
Not everyone has embraced the social media phase that the world has gravitated to. The Rev. Ed Rudiger is not one of those people. The pastor at Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton, WV, is very active on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. He feels that these are very effective ways to deliver the…
A prayer for Brussels as we approach Easter
Lord, teach me to pray when I do not have words — words to express the grief the pain the horror the outrage the confusion the fear — rekindled yet again — this day Lord, teach me how to live when Good Friday — Long Friday, Sorrowful Friday — is not just a vividly-portrayed remembrance…
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.”
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.”