“Feed my sheep . . . ” Presbyterian Women make it their business to feed and tend Jesus’ sheep. This report highlights some of PW's work in the world (tending Christ’s sheep) during the 2012–2015 triennium. But this report just hints at the abundance PW has shared during those 1,095 days. After you see what PW has accomplished nationally, find a PW group in your congregation, presbytery or synod and add your gifts!
This index of scripture provides a year-long study of passages around peacemaking themes. Congregations are encouraged to print this index in weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters to help guide Presbyterians in the reading and studying of the Biblical text as peacemakers.
A workshop resource assisting ruling elders in their role after service on the session is available below.
"Discern and Measure". According to the Book of Order, ruling elders are ordained to "discern and measure" the fidelity of the congregation to the Word of God and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. A workshop resource helping elders in this role is available below.
First time at a presbytery meeting? Use this Bingo card and notice the terms used throughout the gathering.
Download this game which entails finding other ruling elders who have engaged in a variety of ministries and activities through their ministry.
Formatted cards to cut apart and use to match aspects of a creed to its title, available below.
Download a chart for reference with discussion questions below.
이러한 분별의 시간은 우리 교단의 역사에 분수령을 이루며, 서로 듣고 반응하는 이러한 기회는 교회가 2016년 6월 오레곤주 포틀랜드에서 열리는 제 222차 미국 장로교 총회로 모일때 소중한 정보가 될 것입니다.
대화를 시작할 수 있도록 도와주는 이 가이드는 그룹들이 서로 관계를 형성할 수 있는 선택 사항들 및 질문들을 제공해 줍니다. 아래에 설명되어진 방법들을 연습하고, 질문들에 대해 토론할 때에 그것들을 사용하기 바랍니다. 당신은 인터넷을 통해 개별적으로 혹은 그룹으로 질문들에 답할수 있습니다.
Download the resource in English.
Métodos para dialogar la identidad y el propósito de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (U.S.A.)
Esta época de discernimiento es un momento decisivo en la historia de nuestra denominación y esta investigación es una oportunidad para escuchar a otras personas. Las respuestas seran valiosa información para la iglesia cuando se reúna en la 222a Asamblea general (2016) el próximo mes de junio en Portland, Oregón.