Take action. Use the following study guide in conjunction with this video to learn how your congregation, community of worship, or prayer group can help women targeted by violence.
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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.
Of all the evils that violate the humanity of millions of men, women and children, surely modern day slavery (human trafficking) is the most abhorrent. This issue of Justice and Peace Links includes reflections from two Presbyterian women on human trafficking—on the scope of trafficking nationally and internationally, and on what we can do to end human trafficking. This resource also highlights Presbyterian resolutions and statements on human trafficking, as well as biblical passages that include slavery and its accompanying power dynamics.
Links is the electronic newsletter of Presbyterian Women’s Justice and Peace Committee. Each issue explores a topic of …
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!