The Presbyterian Panel consists of three nationally representative samples of groups affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): members, ruling elders serving on session, and teaching elders. For most analyses, teaching elders are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized ministers, serving elsewhere. These pages summarize major findings from the February 2012 survey on current issues facing the PC(USA) including: the future of the church; knowledge of movements and initiatives in the PC(USA); 1001 new worshiping communities; cohabiting couples; same-sex issues, including sexuality and ordination; interest in leaving the PC(USA); congregational support for non-PC(USA) mission; …
The Easter Vigil is one of ancient treasures of Christian worship, and can be a great opportunity to form faith, teach tradition, and build community in your congregation. These are guidelines for planning an intergenerational Easter Vigil. The document includes step by step instructions for organizing and preparing for the service, along with banner ideas, musical suggestions, ways to present readings, and child-friendly prayers for the Thanksgiving for Light, Thanksgiving Over the Water, and Great Thanksgiving.
This is a prayer for Trinity Sunday communion.
See related pages: Trinity Sunday, Opening Prayer, Presbyterian Worship
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2012 marks 175 years of Presbyterian mission and ministry for the GAMC. This article invites you to look at your own mission and ministry in the church, and suggests ideas for building disciples in your congregation.
Use the Words Matter conversation guide for promoting dialogue rooted in diverse contexts that continually explores language as a life-giving tool.
See also: Words Matter - Lenten Devotions
This Lent, the Words Matter project invites you to the spiritual discipline of paying attention to your words. Far from a desire to be politically correct, Words Matter focuses on deep thinking about what is really at stake in the words we use, acknowledging that words can be used to tear down — but hopeful that more of us will embrace the potential of words to build up.
See also: Words Matter
Overview of Student Loan Debt Management for Candidates and Pastors
In this document we’ll unpack some of the most common debt management tools available to student loan borrowers and unpack some new initiatives. We will explain how these tools are used to the benefit of the borrower. Wherever possible we’ve incorporated links to websites that will provide users with the most up‐to‐date information about the initiatives discussed. Lastly we’ll explore debt management solutions offered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Board of Pensions.
Spirituality is no longer confined to the private domain of the religious or what has been traditionally considered sacred. Spirituality in the workplace is even being recognized as a movement, and some attribute this change to the increasing presence of women in the workplace.By recognizing and uplifting spirituality in the workplace, business and people will thrive. And this new mindset may help more women be comfortable in power and leadership roles.
This is the first of a series of reflections on the intersection of spirituality and leadership.
The Antiracism Committee and the Leadership Enhancement Committee of Presbyterian Women's Churchwide Coordinating Team are working together to produce a resource on culturally proficient leadership. This sampler addresses some of the obstacles to achieving truly inclusive communities, and offers scriptural and contemporary reflections on how to achieve this vision.
Welcoming one another as Christ has welcomed us requires that we pay attention not only to the differences among us that we have labels for—age, race, culture, gender, class, etc., but that we pay attention to things like power and privilege and the way systems can perpetuate disparities even when we …
Presbyterian Women has ongoing advocacy work in several areas, from food to language to gender justice. And there are multiple ways to stay connected to these topics. A bookmark lists the various emphases and resources that can help you take action. Share this bookmark (printed three to a page) with other advocates!