Ken Hockenberry answers call to stand with Chantal Atnip as her vice moderator
“(Chantal) has this conviction of hope for the church, the desire to serve in a greater capacity, so I responded positively to that.”
Rev. Dr. Laurie Ferguson emphasizes resiliency at Donegal’s Leader Development Day
“When we think about our congregational life, how do we want to be able to live, preach the Gospel and do our mission in these kinds of times?”
Sale of rare stained-glass Tiffany windows helps United Church with improvements, programs
“As beautiful as the windows are, what is of value are the relationships.”
Synod anniversary grant helping Highland Park Church connect with its youth
“The grant provided a boost that is reaping far greater rewards than the size of the grant would indicate.”
Faith United Church program hopes to be ‘common ground’ for area youth
“We still find ways to make a difference to share what little we have with those who have even less.”
General Assembly moderator hopeful Chantal Atnip seeks return to connectionalism
“What does it mean for us to be connectional? Because, frankly, we’re all becoming congregational. Each congregation is feeling divorced from one another.”
Virginia Miner, 59, was beloved leader, friend in Presbytery of Lackawanna
“She led an exemplary and inspiring Christian life. She was faithful and loving until the end.”
Sarah Specht looking to continue Bluestone Camp’s ‘sense of community’
“It’s very missional to me. Getting kids there is a huge part of my heart.”
Fort Burd Church provides ‘Snacks, Sneakers and Scriptures’ in Brownsville, PA
“We’re beginning to get to know the children by name, pray with them and invite them to things going on at the church.”
Gilbert Presbyterian Church answers Jay Nunley’s call
“It’s all a great big surprise to me. I always felt like I was the exact wrong guy to be a pastor of any kind.”