The Presbyterian Health, Education & Welfare Association (PHEWA) is a voluntary membership organization created by action of the General Assembly in 1956. PHEWA works to equip individuals and communities for lives of dignity and hope through the educational resources, peer support, and public advocacy through our ten member ministry networks. PHEWA is part of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area, Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Your support and participation are deeply appreciated!
A generic position description for lay employees
This Guide was prepared for families and churches in Response to the General Assembly 2006 Resolution Calling on all Presbyterians to go Carbon Neutral as a Bold Christian Witness to Help Combat the Effects of Climate Change.
This study session was designed to be used in conjunction with the resource, And the Leaves of the Tree Are for the Healing of the Nations (Carol Johnston, 2006). You will find it useful for an adult or youth retreat, an officer training event, a Lenten study, an earth care working group, or for personal devotions. Portions of the study are ideal for ecumenical, interfaith or community groups who may come together with a common concern for God’s good creation. The study is expected to take approximately two hours to complete. If your group has only an hour to devote …
This study guide was designed to be used in conjunction with And the Leaves of the Tree Are for the Healing of the Nations. It provides instruction for leading five one-hour study sessions
This concise booklet explains biblical and theological foundations for cherishing God's creation. Focuses on Genesis, Psalms, Pauline writings and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Commitment to Peacemaking was introduced to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 1983. Since then more than 4,500 congregations and other groups have affirmed the Commitment and used it to shape faithful and creative ministries of peace and justice.
These pages summarize major findings from the first survey sent to all panelists asked to serve from 2000 to 2002. The survery was initially mailed in September 1999, and returns were accepted until January 2000.
Experience, opinions on legal gambling in US; role of church in gambling issues.
These pages summarize major findings from the second survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, mailed in February 2000 (with returns accepted through mid-April 2000). The first half uses text and graphics to highlight important and useful findings. An appendix follows with comparative tables that display the percentage distribution of responses to every question for each of the four Panel groups.
Experience, opinions on legal gambling in US; role of church in gambling issues.
These pages summarize major findings from the second survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 1999.