2014 Summaries of Statistics– Comparative Summaries.
2014 miscellaneous information about statistics.
PHEWA's Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC) network, in collaboration with the Office of the General Assembly and the five human resources departments of the PC(USA), offers this new resource, “Better Together: Transformed by God’s Variety of Gifts,” to assist in your observances of Disability Inclusion Sundays. This resource, commissioned by action of the 219th General Assembly (2010), includes powerful personal testimonies and strategies for inclusion in every setting, from worship and Christian education to places of employment.
Biblical and theological basis for cultural competency
The call to live as a beloved community is rooted Biblically. Scripture consistently portrays God as recognizing the value and worth of human beings, affirming the inherent dignity of human beings, and calling human beings to recognize and honor the image of God in one another. When we go astray, God seeks to bring us back. God sends Jesus Christ to break down cultural barriers, affirm God’s love for all people, forgive our sin, reconcile us o God and one another, and invites us to new and abundant life.
Download "A Service of Prayer for the City of Baltimore."
Transformational leaders are men and women of diverse ages, backgrounds and cultures who are witnesses to God’s love, empowered by the Spirit and committed to Jesus Christ. In gratitude, they are, and help others to be, culturally proficient, resilient, trustworthy, innovative, adaptive and theologically grounded in the Reformed tradition.
Birthday Offering grants range from $100,000 to $300,000. Grant requests come from a variety of sources including PC(USA) governing bodies, health agencies, overseas churches, ecumenical councils, community groups, educational institutions and church related groups. Projects must meet the criteria established by Presbyterian Women.
Submit this Creative Ministries Offering Committee grant application no later than May 15 and be sure to check the box on page 3 that indicates you are applying for a Birthday Offering grant.
Thank Offering grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. Grant requests come from a variety of sources including PC(USA) governing bodies, health agencies, overseas churches, ecumenical councils, community groups, educational institutions and church related groups. The offering funds projects such as agricultural development, child care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling, economic justice, elderly care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence and women’s concerns. At least 40 percent of this offering supports health ministries throughout the world. Projects must meet the criteria established by Presbyterian Women.
Submit this Creative Ministries Offering Committee grant application no later than September 15 and be sure …
Across the PC(USA), new and varied forms of church are being raised up by leaders seeking to ignite discipleship and transformation. These new worshiping communities have the potential to help the PC(USA) shift from an inward-focused, membership-maintenance model of church to a more outward-focused, creative, and disciple-making model.
Celebrating the Miracle: Worship Resources for Addictions Awareness Services has been designed to be used as an order of service either for Sunday morning or a special evening service. Feel free to use all or any parts of this worship resource as appropriate for your congregation.