In this issue, you will meet emerging racial ethnic leaders who are transforming the church even as they are themselves being transformed. You will learn about significant achievements by racial ethnic congregations and interest groups, exciting new additions to our ministry staff, and upcoming events
What is the Presbyterian Foundation?
The Presbyterian Foundation is a nonprofit corporation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Foundation was established by the General Assembly of 1795, which authorized the formation of a corporation for the purpose of encouraging voluntary participation in funding “for the cause of ministerial relief and other pious or charitable uses.” The Foundation was given the responsibility to obtain and administer funds for the spread of the gospel and the compassionate work of the church.
Today the Presbyterian Foundation holds the endowments, planned gifts, and mid- to long-term investments of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or PC(USA), and receives and administers gifts from individuals. In 2011, the Foundation received gifts and deposits of $23.1 million and distributed nearly $66 million in support of various mission projects.
More than 800 people from more than 55 Christian denominations met in Washington, D.C., April 5–9, for the 10th annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days national gathering. Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a movement of the ecumenical Christian community and its recognized partners and allies. Its goal, through worship, theological reflection and opportunities for learning and witness, is to strengthen the Christian voice and to mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. domestic and international policy issues. Each year, Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) focuses on a different theme, with workshops throughout the weekend centered around the theme.This year, the event focused …
A recent publication with findings from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey about New Presbyterian Churches.
In 2012, the Presbyterian Mission Agency joyfully engaged in God's mission to transform the world. Read about the highlights of our mission and ministry in the 2012 Annual Report.
이민 문제와 새로운 정치 형태
이전보다 더 큰 자유와 융통성을 지닌 새로운 정치 형태는 교회들과 공의회들이 하나님의 선교에 집중하도록 격려하고, 또한 이들이 선교하는 일에 어떻게 신실하게 참여할 수 있는 지를 제시해준다. 계급적이고 수직적이기보다 더 수평적인 구조로 개편된 새로운 정치 형태는 교회가 그리스도의 몸이 되어가는데 있어서, 그리고 믿음과 소망과 사랑과 증인 공동체로서의 부르심을 실천해나아가는데 있어서 성령님의 인도하심에 열려있기를 권고한다.
Learn about all the resources available to promote and support Presbyterian Women. From logo pins to Bible studies to Thank and Birthday Offering materials, it's all here! Please note that this catalog lists all resources now available and that will become available throughout 2013; estimated publication dates are included for upcoming resources.
"Everything from chant to praise band." Article about the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Reprinted from Presbyterians Today, April 2013.