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UKIRK (Meaning University Church) was introduced at the 220th General Assembly (2012). Watch the video that played at a standing room only luncheon.
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16 de septiembre de 2012
El Domingo de Educación Teológica se celebra el 16 de septiembre de 2012. Los recursos están basados en el leccionario para el domingo número 24 del Tiempo Ordinario, año B.
Resolution on the plight of immigrant people in our neighborhoods and communities of faith
The 220th General Assembly (2012) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) urges our church to take the following actions concerning the plight of immigrant people in our neighborhoods and communities of faith.
On taking action concerning the place and plight of immigrant people (both documented and undocumented)
The 216th General Assembly (2004) approved a resoltuion calling for comprehensive legislation for immigrants living and working in the United States. The conditions that brought about that resolution have not improved; therefore, the 220th General Assembly resolves to encourage presbyteries, congregations, and individual Presbyterians and their families to do the following.
Imagine wanting to deepen your faith and finding the door locked. Now imagine you are the key that people need.
Won't you open the door for others? Learn how you can help racial ethnic and new immigrant worshiping communities experience the joy and love of Jesus Christ.
Two days before the opening gavel signaled the start of General Assembly 220, representatives from PHEWA and the PC(USA) Child Advocacy Office, and individuals with a track record of commitment to children gathered in Pittsburgh to "re-stage" PHEWA's Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network (PCAN). After much prayer, reflection, goal-setting and strategic planning a re-vitalized network emerged, led by a diverse, talented, and united leadership team. Serving on the PCAN Leadership Team are the Rev. Theresa Cho, Mr. Frank Dimmock, the Rev. Shannon Daley-Harris, the Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick, the Rev. Doug Mitchell, Mr. Paul Ronningen, Ms. Brandi White, Dr. Dianna Wright, and …