September 26-29, 2011
The Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women (CCT/PW) meets twice each year (in Gathering years, one meeting will be the Business Meeting at the Gathering).
Report and Recommendation on the Social and Health Effects of Alcohol Use and Abuse and Implementation of an Expanded Churchwide Address to Alcohol-Related Problems.
The 196th General Assembly (1984) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting in Phoenix Arizona, in June of 1984 noted that, "though past General Assemblies have made several specific statements dealing with the concerns of alcohol, there has been no major policy study for several years and there is a need for a deeper and broader understanding and strategy to deal with the social and health effects of the abuse of alcohol as a public policy problem …
Feasting on the Word has quickly become the most popular lectionary commentary series in use today. DAILY FEAST: Meditations from Feasting on the Word, Year B is the first in a new series of daily devotionals that draws from the wealth of writing in the commentaries to present inspirational reflections for each day of the lectionary year. This sample includes reflections for the week leading up to the first Sunday of Advent. Also included are the editors' introduction and publisher's note.
In addition to being one of the world's leading interpreters of the Old Testament, Walter Brueggemann is a skilled and beloved preacher. The Collected Sermons of Walter Brueggemann demonstrates Brueggemann's fidelity to biblical texts, which come alive with meaning in our contemporary world. Throughout, Brueggemann also reflects on his preaching. We hope you enjoy this sample sermon from the book.
October 2011
Facts and statistics on giving in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Learn how the General Assembly Mission Council supports the mission of the whole church.
Table of contents
Sources of GAMC funding
The big picture: GAMC sources of funds, 1996 vs. 2010
Restricted and unrestricted receipts
Actual and projected receipts, 2007–2012
Basic Mission Support
GAMC funding trends for Basic Mission Support
Churchwide Special Offerings
Other specific appeals
Emergency and disaster relief
Extra Commitment Opportunities
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Theological Education Fund
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA), Incorporated
Bequests and annuities
Endowments
Sales of curriculum, program services and resources
Per capita apportionment
PC(USA) membership and congregations
How funds are used
“Worshiping God Together” is a guide to the Service for the Lord’s Day for children and their parents. Written in a simple, accessible style, it seeks to teach what we do in worship and why. The guide includes relevant verses from the psalms, a Litany for the Presentation of Sacred Symbols (Bible, candle, plate, cup, etc.), and a Great Thanksgiving in child-friendly language.
See related pages: Service for the Lord’s Day, Presbyterian Worship
“Breaking Down the Walls”—From the Middle East Study Committee.
Before you begin please refer to the introduction to learn more about about the National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW). You will also find links to download other chapters of Lifting Up Our Voices.
This will be a brief overview of the stream of Christianity known as the Reformed tradition. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Reformed Church in America, the United Church of Christ, and the Christian Reformed Church are among those considered to be churches in the Reformed tradition. Readers who are not Presbyterian may find this topic to be “too Presbyterian.” We encourage …
September 2011
Facts and statistics on child baptisms and professions of faith in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).