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.”
First PC aims to ‘Warm It Forward Bradford’
Experiencing God’s work is a powerful thing. And seeing the end result make a difference in your own community can be just as meaningful. That’s the storyline behind the “Warm It Forward Bradford” program that is the brainchild of First Presbyterian Church of Bradford, PA. During the final week of January, close to 20 churches,…
Three entities in Synod receive $10K DREAM Grants from PMA
Three churches within the bounds of the Synod of the Trinity were awarded DREAM Grants worth $10,000 each in February. DREAM Grants, which stands for Developmental, Risky, Experimental, Adaptive Mission, are designed to encourage the birth of new ventures through congregations and presbyteries rather than to support the expansion of existing programs within congregations. DREAM…
Rev. Bill Webster reaching people in Martins Ferry and Pakistan
“It’s a small world. The Internet, for good or bad, has united us and brought us together and enabled people to ask questions that we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to.”
First Fairmont (WV) opens Street Store to keep needy warm
“We’re just trying to embrace where we are, recognize the needs in our community and find some simple ways that we can show Christ’s love, even if that’s just with a jacket.”
Second PC of Carlisle takes to streets to impose ashes
Prayers and ashes, with no strings attached. That was what three people from Second Presbyterian Church in Carlisle, PA, were offering on Ash Wednesday in a Walmart parking lot and on a sidewalk near a Panera Bread. With ashes clearly displayed on their foreheads and a sign asking “How can we pray for you?”, Pastors…
Third Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh helping to change girls’ lives
“It’s not hard to find heart-breaking stories about what girls have to do to get these products or to be able to get to school.”