Covers preferences for special offering topics and characteristics; opinions on possible changes in timing and number of special offerings, and the causes they support; personal contributions to special offerings.
The Presbyterian Panel consists of three nationally representative samples of groups affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): members, elders serving on session (lay leaders), and ordained ministers. For most analyses, ministers are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized clergy, serving elsewhere. New samples are drawn every three years. These pages summarize major findings from the sixth survey completed by the 2006-2008 Panel, sampled in …
Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel reading. Following each set of readings is a prayer for the day from the Book of Common Worship. May these scriptures be a source of challenge and hope as you prepare your heart and mind for Sunday worship, and may the Word of God guide and nourish you in the service of daily living.
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Links to HIV/AIDS resources from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and external organizations.
The 219th General Assembly (2010) Resolution Regarding a Call to Stand with Immigrant Presbyterians in Their Hour of Need.
The 206th PC(USA) General Assembly (1994) adopted the “Call to Presbyterians to Recommit to Work and Pray for a Just and Compassionate U.S. Immigration Policy.” Again, in 1999 and 2004 Presbyterians, through General Assembly actions, guided by theological and ethical principles, continued to call for a commitment from both Presbyterians and the government to work toward welcoming immigrants into communities and providing just laws that affect those who live and work in the United States.
아래의 글은 전체 교회의 월간 칼럼에 쓰인 미국 장로교 PC(USA) 총회 서기 Gradye Parsons 목사님의 글입니다.
Powerpoint presentation for Training for Transformation/ Action for health and development.
The 211th General Assembly (1999) confirmed an amendment to the Book of Order providing for the extended serving of the Lord’s Supper to members isolated from congregational worship. An order of service for use by elders and deacons is accompanied by pastoral guidance, explanatory notes and practical suggestions.
The 211th General Assembly (1999) confirmed an amendment to the Book of Order providing for the extended serving of the Lord’s Supper to members isolated from congregational worship. This resource provides the history and theology of this initiative, and suggests a sample liturgy for the practice of extended serving.
Quicksheet #13 is “5 Steps to Effective Budgeting,”
Quicksheet #10 is “Prayers for Parents of Youth,”