An introduction to the six General Assembly agencies that make up the PC(USA)
Board of Pensions
Office of the General Assembly
Presbyterian Foundation
Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
This report is intended to provide an overview of the work of the six agencies during 2012–2013.
In this issue: Presbyterians call for Armenian Genocide Recognition and Commemoration; Survivors in Syria have a legacy of faith; Carnegie Calian reflects on disclosing mistakes; At-risk teens in Lebanon find hope; High school debate team goes international; Jinishian brings smiles to children in Armenia
The PW Quarterly Newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women at the churchwide level. Find information from the committees of the Churchwide Coordinating Team, news about the 2015 Churchwide Gathering, details about new resources, highlights of conferences and events, and what’s on the horizon for Presbyterian Women. It is dated April– July 2014 and reflects news reported through April15, 2014.
Note: This resource is also distributed as a print piece, mailed with enclosures. This download includes electronic copies of the inserts.
Comparison of Basic Beliefs and Viewpoints of Three Presbyterian Denominations: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PCUSA), Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO), and Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) At the request of mid council leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this comparison chart has been developed. Every effort has been made to make this as accurate as possible, using the official documents of each denomination as sources. (November 10, 2015)
The Church of Jesus Christ has always been an epistolatory community. We are a going and telling faith.The earliest church communicated through the written word – the media of their era – bringing the body of Christ together when they could not be together bodily. We lift up many of these epistles as scripture.
Social media brings immediacy to how and with whom we communicate Social media gives people a chance to share ideas and think aloud with many communitiessimultaneously. Attending or observing a General Assembly, we can instantly share our …
The Seasons of Life in the Family of Faith: Resources for Worship and Inclusion
June 22, 2014 is designated on the Presbyterian Planning Calendar as Disability Inclusion Sunday. PHEWA’s Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC) network has developed our annual resource packet to help in observing this day- on June 22nd or whenever works best in the life of your worshiping community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the common Agreement on Mutual Recognition of baptism with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Why is this common agreement needed?
National Council of Presbyterian Men, Inc. (NCPM) Registration Form. Rev. 2014.
Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Coordinating Team met in March 27–30, 2014 to continue plans and work for the 2012–2015 triennium. This summary includes highlights of work from the Mission Relationships, Antiracism, Communications Coordination, Leadership Enhancement and Justice and Peace Committees, as well as other news from the national level.
Land grabbing threatens the poorest people and nations in the world, compromising food sovereignty and sustainable development. With 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty worldwide1, the race to buy up land in impoverished nations could lead to food shortages and increased hunger. In response, global movements are organizing to restore people’s sovereignty and protect traditional lands, livelihoods and cultures. Download this useful fact sheet to learn more.
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