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Ukraine war ‘not rational’ for PCUSA co-worker Ellen Smith
“At this point we need prayer and the funding to help the partners who are doing the work.”
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Presbytery of Philadelphia Executive Presbyter Ruth Santana-Grace to stand as co-moderator for 2022 General Assembly
Presbytery unanimously backs leader’s intentions to stand for moderator or co-moderator of 225th GA.
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Ukraine war hits close to home for the Rev. Dr. John Burgess
“It really hits me personally. It’s friends but it’s also my own investment, my own love and care for Christians in that part of the world.”
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At First Church of Pittsburgh, war in Ukraine is ‘very personal’
“We care for these people, we want to see them safe.”
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Old Union Church’s mission trips are ‘not about the house’
“We’re there to do quality work, but our job is to be there for the people.”
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East End Youth Ministry reaching far beyond its students
“We want to know the whole family – the mom, the dad, the grandparents, the other siblings.”
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From Forrest’s Desk: ‘I’m new here. Maybe you are, too.’
“I hope that over the upcoming year we do find our work woven together, strand by strand, until we do find ourselves looking not at a bunch of loose threads but at a well-bound tapestry.”
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Covenant Church volunteers create mat magic to help homeless
“As Christ teaches us in the Bible, we should use our talents and resources for those less fortunate.”
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Forrest Claassen excited to ‘serve in the home base of Presbyterianism’
“What can we do together to move the kingdom of God forward during this little window of time that we share?”
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Susan Wonderland reflects on 13 years of relationship building as Synod leader
“Through others and through conversations God has been leading me to lead the Synod in the ways that we’re going.”