God’s Spirit is at work in the PC(USA), drawing together cultures, generations and peoples from all nations! Contributors to this partnership fund will not only bless other Presbyterian multicultural congregations, but they will also be nurtured themselves by this fund. Contributing partners will be the first beneficiaries of this fund by being eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000.
Drawing on the work of the predecessor self-study by the PCCEC, the task force has drafted this preliminary report. It offers background information about the exams and presents some proposals concerning preparation for the exams within the overall context of the preparation for ministry process and the timing and locations for writing the exams.
Use these ideas to observe Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
See related pages: The Three Days, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Presbyterian Worship
This article provides ways to teach the children in your life to understand crucial events of our Christian faith.
Easter isn’t over the week after Easter Sunday. In fact, Easter is a season that lasts 50 whole days — until Pentecost. In this article, you’ll learn ways for your congregation to continue the Easter celebration in worship and at home.
This article offers an invitation for congregations to participate in five shared practices over the Lenten season.
This article describes ways to give special attention to the work of self-examination and repentance during the Lenten season.
This multisensory, peripatetic service in the tradition of the stations of the cross includes scriptures appropriate for a Reformed church.
See related pages: Good Friday, Presbyterian Worship
Baptism and Communion in the Reformed tradition are celebrated in this resource from the Presbyterian Reformed Educational Partners (PREP). Five Reformed denominations jointly produced a video resource (see link below) and this companion study guide to help congregations start conversations about the Sacraments with new parents, new members, confirmation classes, and officers. Use this resource for nurturing disciples of all ages.
Gifts of God: The Sacraments Study Guide contains Scripture and quotes from the video stories with theological reflection and discussion questions for each section.
View the two-part Gifts of God: The Sacraments video online through links found under the …
Baptism and Communion in the Reformed tradition are celebrated in this resource from the Presbyterian Reformed Educational Partners (PREP). Five Reformed denominations jointly produced this video to help congregations start conversations about the Sacraments with new parents, new members, confirmation classes, and officers. Use this resource for nurturing disciples of all ages.
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