"This is the time when it is tremendously important not to abandon the most vulnerable." In the midst of political and economic crises, the Jinishian Memorial Program has persevered. Stories include: Courageous partners in Syria continue critical health care programs; Working in community reduces and prevents human suffering in Lebanon; Thousands of Armenian children learn to live in peace and love.
This document includes:
Slides from the Hospitality House webinar in the form of a pdf document. Use Adobe Acrobat reader to view file.
Summary of all 220th General Assembly actions on immigration.
Immigration Issues and the New Form of Government
With greater freedom and flexibility, the New Form of Government encourages congregations and councils to focus on God’s mission and how they can faithfully participate in this mission. In offering a structure that is more horizontal than hierarchical, the new Form of Government encourages the church to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as it seeks to be Christ’s body and live out its calling as a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
Download the presentation from the Peace Discernment Webinar that was held January 6, 2013.
Facilitator’s Resource book for leaders in the Young Adult Volunteers in Mission program of the PCUSA
Prepared by Teresa Blythe, Facilitator of VEV program
Congratulations on answering the call to facilitating vocational discernment sessions with Young Adult Volunteers in Mission (YAVIM) in the upcoming months. We’ve developed a 16-session program that covers a lot of ground, primarily principles found in a wide variety of writings about Christian Spiritual Discernment.
A Self-Study Resource for Young Adult Volunteers in Mission
By Teresa Blythe, VEV Facilitator
Congratulations on choosing to spend this year following inspiration from God to be of service to the church and the world!
Many people who make this choice tell us that they hope this service year will help them figure out what kind of life work they feel God is leading them into. That’s where this guided journal comes in. We want to offer you a way to explore your vocation (a word related to “voice” and “call” that means our life’s work) at a pace that …
Including: Heidelberg Catechism and Note from the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly.
Approved by the 220th General Assembly (2012) and recommended to the presbyteries for their vote.
Including: Heidelberg Catechism and Note from the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly.
Approved by the 220th General Assembly (2012) and recommended to the presbyteries for their vote.