Compassion, Peace, and Justice: PDA in Haiti

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

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 [...]

Highlights of the Feb 22 GAMC Meeting

The General Assembly Mission Council met in Louisville, KY, during the week of February 22, 2010. Linda Valentine, Executive Director, sends out a summary of items discussed and approved to Council members. As a member of the Presbyterian Communicators’ Network, I received a copy of the summary and thought that I would share this with [...]

PC(USA) responds to Haitian earthquakes

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 [...]

Health Care Is In The Air

As we listen to news about the H1N1 virus and about Congress’ work to revamp the healthcare system in this country, it is clear… healthcare is in the air.  Many of us struggle to find an authentic Christian response to the issue of healthcare that compassionately provides for the poor and “the least of these” [...]

Introducing: The Presbyterian Leader

Recently, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation released a new web-based resource called The Presbyterian Leader, an online suite of resources for pastors, elders, deacons, educators, worship leaders, musicians, and other congregational leaders. Resources like: The Presbyterian Worship Planner – an online worship planning resource that enables preachers, liturgists, musicians and worship leaders to select and develop [...]

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