Presbyterian Church USA Weekly News

Registration for the 224th General Assembly (2020) of the PC(USA) delayed Rick Jones | Office of the General Assembly Church officials to monitor status of coronavirus Read more →

Fire devastates New York church’s fellowship hall, but spares historic sanctuary Rich Copley | Presbyterian News Service Newburgh’s Calvary Presbyterian Church vows to rebuild fellowship hall, the heart of its community ministry Read more → ‘Our church needs more rocks’ Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service Dr. Brian K. Blount gets NEXT Church attendees on their feet with rock-solid preaching Read more →

Bringing a taste of Stony Point Center to the Presbyterian Center National church staff treated to a homegrown lunch — and a quick pitch Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Judy Freyer, chief investment officer for the Board of Pensions, announces July 31 retirement President Frank Spencer says her ‘seemingly endless energy’ inspired the entire staff Board of Pensions | Special to Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterians and the 2020 census Webinar explores the role faith communities can play to help ensure everyone is counted Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Churches in Europe urge a coordinated European humanitarian response That response is needed to protect refugees living in Greece Burkhard Paetzold, World Mission | Special to the Presbyterian News Service

One Great Hour of Sharing gifts support housing affordability and fairness Thanks to Presbyterian ministries, more people are experiencing a decent place to live Pat Cole | Special to Presbyterian News Service

Stated Clerk halts international travel for PC(USA) staff in Louisville Growing threat of coronavirus prompts decision Rick Jones | Office of the General Assembly

Did Jesus really descend into hell? The Apostles’ Creed question that everyone ponders Jodi Craiglow | Presbyterians Today

Seattle Presbytery co-executives advise churches to cancel in-person Sunday worship Some of the presbytery’s 44 churches plan to worship via live stream Sunday Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Board of Pensions announces substantial Benefits Plan changes New Minister’s Choice package will allow more pastors to enroll, add benefits to promote financial protection for all church workers Lea Sitton, Board of Pensions | Special to Presbyterian News Service

Egyptian delegation visits United States for talks Group includes Muslims and Christians, men and women, journalists and parliamentarians Kathy Melvin | Presbyterian News Service

Dr. Roger Gench to deliver Dawe Lecture at Union Presbyterian Seminary on March 16 Lecture will explore connection between Buddhist notion of mindfulness and the spirituality of the cross Union Presbyterian Seminary | Special to Presbyterian News Service

Pay attention. Be Astonished. Tell somebody Two old friends tell the NEXT Church gathering about the power of noticing Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Virginia church presents a case study on elder-led congregational change Falls Church Presbyterian Church trio delivers a helpful workshop at NEXT Church gathering Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian pastor and civic icon the Rev. Dr. George Walker Smith dies The son of sharecroppers was the first African American elected to public office in San Diego Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Hive mentality Founder and director of The Hive, a Cincinnati ministry, speaks during NEXT Church gathering Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

Chapel service celebrates women of faith Event honors women’s spirituality, struggle and survival Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian group participates in worship at the Border Church Peacemaking Program travel study seminar participants prepare food, lead communion at the border wall Rich Copley | Presbyterian News Service

Community ID cards help immigrants feel welcomed A ministry of belonging Richard Lord | Presbyterians Today

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