A creative and user friendly resource for youth and youth workers that enhances a book club discussion around the novel Divergent.
Full report from the May 2012 Presbyterian Panel Survey. The report summarizes the following experiences for members, ruling elders, pastors and specialized ministers: most significant learning or spiritual growth experience; faith development past and future; preferences for church resources and retreats; retreat and camp participation. The survey was conducted for the PC(USA) Camp and Conference staff.
Download this piece by the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson on the will to resolve hunger.
Download to learn more about the key facts around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Read this spiritual reflection on immigration and Christianity by Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Juan-Daniel Espitia. Rev. Espitia was born in Mexico City and currently serves as the Associate Pastor at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. He has been working with immigrants on both sides of the border for 28 years. In addition to being a teaching elder, he is a Licensed mental health clinician but above all, he is a sinner repented saved by grace, attempting to learn what does it mean to be a follower of Christ.
April 2013 corporation minutes.
If someone you know has been detained, this resource (in Spanish) may be helpful.
In response to actions of the General Assembly, the Initiative Team on Racism and Racial Violence examined the contemporary problem of racism in the light of biblical, theological, and ethical principles that will guide and inform a vision of “The Beloved Community” as the PC(USA) positions itself to carry on the struggle for racial justice in the next century.
Have you ever asked the question, “How long, O Lord?” ”How long?” Most of us
have. They say, "Into each life a little rain must fall," but the truth is that there are times
when the rain becomes such a downpour that we are about to drown in the deluge.
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Read a story about how Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in North Carolina addresses family violence issues.