Conducted by the PC(USA) Research Services office, the U.S. Congregational Life Survey tallied responses from 40,000 worshipers in a national study of Presbyterian congregations. In the fall of 2008 and the spring of 2009 a random sample of 521 PC(USA) congregations participated in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey. The survey was given in worship and included the responses of all worshipers age 15 and older. In 2001, a random sample of 523 PC(USA) congregations participated.
A Field Guide to Presbyterian Congregations: Who’s Going Where and Why (available through Presbyterian Distribution Services, order item 02056-10100) presents findings from the survey. …
In Advent we wait for the coming of Christ. At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ birth. Shape your seasonal celebration to be one centered on the true meaning of Christmas. Prepare for the holiday by simplifying life, incorporating prayers, giving alternative gifts and serving sustainable foods. Share the love of Christ with others throughout your life with a living witness this season. Content updated 12/12/2012.
A sampling of presbytery processes of examining candidates and ministers.
October 2010
Financial data from recent statistical reports indicate how the recession that began in late 2007 has affected giving by individuals and families to PC(USA) congregations.
September 2010
Recently (May 2010) Go Figure presented rankings of 14 possible General Assembly Mission Council activities, based on responses of members, elders and pastors, who were asked which two they considered the “most important.” For a different perspective, let’s examine importance ratings of these activities.
As Christians, how are we invited into God’s mission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people? We are called to acts of compassion, but what does that look like? This Hit the brakes! webinar will explore what happens when we move towards partnership and accompaniment in God’s mission, recognizing that mission relationships with brothers and sisters near and far can be more important than a task accomplished or a problem fixed.
As Christians, how are we invited into God’s mission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people? We are called to acts of compassion, but what does that look like? This Hit the brakes! webinar will explore what happens when we move towards partnership and accompaniment in God’s mission, recognizing that mission relationships with brothers and sisters near and far can be more important than a task accomplished or a problem fixed.
Links and references from the Hit the brakes! webinar:articles, books and sites of interest related to recognizing, understanding and dealing with racial and social privilege
This brochure offers a quick overview of the Fellowship of the Least Coin movement. FLC invites women from around the world to set aside the least coin of their country as a concrete symbol of their prayers for peace and reconciliation. These least coins support a range of programs, including gender justice issues, literacy and education, and health and social concerns. The brochure also offers resource lists contact information for additional support in participating in the movement.
Use this Instant Replay form to help you identify ways to impact difficult discussions by changing your own behavior.