New Tsunami Documentary to air on ABC affiliates
November 12, 2010 by Dan W. Boles
Filed under News
A new documentary called Kepulihan: Stories from the Tsunami, which addresses long-term disaster recovery by profiling three survivors of the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, is scheduled to broadcast on ABC network affiliates across the country beginning November 21, and will be available to affiliates to air for two months after the initial air [...]
Compassion, Peace, and Justice: PDA in Haiti
March 15, 2010 by Dan W. Boles
Filed under News
Presbyterians have donated more than $5.3 million to the relief and recovery work following the earthquake in Haiti. The generous response has been inspiring. Working with ecumenical and international partners, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has already put over $500,000 to use for immediate assistance. More than 35,000 hygiene and baby kits have been disbursed, 15 [...]
PDA responds to Chile earthquake
March 11, 2010 by Dan W. Boles
Filed under News
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding to the devastating 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on Feb. 27. The quake destroyed buildings and bridges, and triggered tsunami warnings for much of the Pacific Rim. Reports list the death toll at more than 700 and about 1.5 million homes have been destroyed. PDA is working with ecumenical [...]
PC(USA) responds to Haitian earthquakes
January 22, 2010 by Dan W. Boles
Filed under News
As the whole world knows by now, a powerful 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on Jan. 12, resulting in catastrophic damage and thousands of deaths in an already very vulnerable country. The quake has been followed by several aftershocks, including a 5.9 aftershock one week after the initial earthquake. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has long had [...]
The Ripple Effect
July 16, 2009 by Rebecca Blackwell
Filed under Rebecca's Blog
Ever notice how a change in one place is connected to or creates change in another?
Brazilian Christian Church
May 25, 2009 by Cherokee Presbytery
Filed under Churches
Currently meeting at John Knox Presbyterian Church. Church story under construction.
Brazillian International (NCD)
May 25, 2009 by Cherokee Presbytery
Filed under Churches
Currently meeting at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Church story under construction.



