Peace camp in New Jersey, sponsored by Christian, Jewish and Muslim congregations, teaches children how to build peaceful communities.
Rising TIDE, which stands for “Train Individuals to Develop and Excel,” is an after-school ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Long Beach, California. The program serves children and youth from pre-school through high school with everything from tutoring and enrichment opportunities to sports and physical fitness activities to life skills training.
Through their 40% of the Pentecost Offering, a Jacksonville congregation supports an interfaith network which provides assistance to homeless families.
“I can’t imagine going through this without a strong faith and church. I believe God oversees us and loves us, and the grace he’s offered us in so many ways helps us deal with the day-to-day frustrations and the more difficult issues in life.” For Tom that includes the Assistance Program, supported by congregations throughout the PC(USA) through this offering. As Tom puts it, “This gives the community a chance to respond in Christian care and concern for one another.”
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Presbyterians, through their gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing, support efforts toward giving everyone access to nutritious food by addressing the root causes of hunger.
Menaul School molds determination, academic achievement, and spiritual formation.
Across the United States, thousands of Presbyterians, including Kylie, can attest to the spiritual significance that Youth Triennium has had on their faith journey.
In a chaotic world, we find strength in knowing that God is always near.
“I believe that God brought me here, as well as everyone who attends my school,” she says. “God has a purpose for our futures and for our lives. I know that each person who is at Pan Am is here because God wanted them to be here for a special reason.“
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A congregation in Alabama used their 40% of the Pentecost Offering to support pregnant women behind bars.