PC(USA) Congregations and Membership, 2002 to 2013
The Comparative Statistics report is published annually and summarizes data on membership, finances and ministers provided by each congregation to the Office of the General Assembly via the Session Annual Statistical Report. The report compares annual statistics to show trends in areas such as membership gains and losses, receipts and expenditures, and number of ministers.
See individual Comparative Statistics 2013 tables:
1. PC(USA) Congregations and Membership, 2002 to 2013
2. Distribution of PC(USA) Congregations by Membership Size and Synod, 2013
3. PC(USA) Membership by Region and State/Territory, 2013
4. Membership Gains and Losses of PC(USA) Synods and Presbyteries, 2013
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During the 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, Deborah Lind-Schmitz led a workshop on the new PC(USA) hymnal, Glory to God. Use these presentation as a tour through the new hymnal!
During the 2015 PW Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis 2012–2015 PW Churchwide Moderator Mary Cook Jorgenson and PW Executive Director Susan Jackson Dowd led workshops on the history, current work and future of Presbyterian Women. The presentation includes specifics on many of PW’s programs and ministries and information about the PC(USA), including the change in the number of synods and how women can stay engaged in PW if their church leaves the PC(USA). The presentation is available for your use as well as general information. If you have questions, contact Susan Jackson Dowd.
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The opening plenary session of the 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Minneapolis, Minnesota, included this multivoice reading of 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. The reading was arranged by Wendy Lamb, associate for worship at First Presbyterian Church of San Bernadino. Permission to reproduce and use is freely granted for non-commercial use in worship services and other settings. Copyright Wendy Long Lamb, Ph.D. 2014.
Use this black and white "clip art" to decorate Peace & Global Witness materials.
This image from the 2015 Peace & Global Witness poster is available in high resolution, although the smaller image should be acceptable for most print materials.
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The final 2014 membership figures for each presbytery, and (in the right hand column) the number of commissioners the presbytery is entitled to elect in accordance with the formula in G-3.0501.
Are you interested in how Presbyterian mission is funded? Funding Presbyterian Mission explains mission funding sources (mission funds and per capita) and uses.
Updated December 2014
For world refugee day on June 20th, refugee advocacy week June 29th-July 2nd, and beyond, the PCUSA Office of Immigration Issues and the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly urge a time of prayer and recommitment to outreach and advocacy with refugees and asylees.
