Entries by Betsi Moise
Bills and Overture Documents on Amendments to the Constitution
COMMITTEE ON BILLS AND OVERTURES: Proposed Changes to the Constitution from the 223rd General Assembly Process: The Commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly have met as your Committee Bills and Overtures to review, discuss and agree on recommendations to the Presbytery concerning the proposed changes to the Constitution, specifically the Book of Order, made by […]
From the Safety of the Shore into Deep Water by Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
Jesus got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets […]
The Kindom of God is like a bowling alley? by Rev. Greg Klimovitz
The Kingdom of God is like a bowling alley? For the faithful of Crossroads Presbyterian Church, a congregation in Limerick whose worship attendance hovers around 70, this just may be the perfect parable. Since 2014, Crossroads has partnered with their local bowling alley to host an annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl open to the entire […]
Board of Pensions Offers March 2019 Seminars: Hosted By Princeton Seminary
The Board of Pensions (PCUSA) announces upcoming Board University seminars hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary. They will be conducting the following seminars in March: Wednesday, March 6, Render Unto Caesar (we will have an imposition of ashes in the morning) (for clergy, church administrators, and lay leaders who handle church finances and taxes) Thursday, March […]
Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2019 Fundraiser Auction Items
Auction Items to Bid on February 9, 2019 Bidding will open at registration at the Presbytery’s stated meeting at Olney Presbyterian Church Pamper Yourself Coach Bag: filled with Goodies – Coach Tote filled to brim with candles, wine glasses, chocolates, nail polish, towels, wine (valued at $200) Wine Basket: with 5 bottles of wine (valued […]
The Centrality and Clarity of Our Call by Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free..,“ (Luke 4:18) I am a lover of film and theater. I greatly […]
We Need Your Help! A Letter from Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
Dear Congregations, and Commission & Committee Members! The Youth Triennium Leadership of our Presbytery is challenging our presbytery to help raise scholarship dollars by organizing a Silent Auction at our next presbytery meeting at Olney Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 9th. The silent auction will be open at 11:00 am and will close before the […]
Cultural Identity as Faith Formation: Youth and Young Adult Ministry the Ghanaian Way
What does cultural identity have to do with the faith formation of young people? Everything. This is especially true for the youth and young adults of the United Ghanaian Community Church (UGCC) in Wyncote. Chartered in 2001 as the first African immigrant congregation in the PCUSA, their culture and heritage are inextricably linked to youth […]
Synod of the Trinity 2019 Grant Application Deadlines Announced
All of the Synod’s grant applications have specific deadlines for application. Below is a list of those dates for 2019: May 1 & Nov. 1 Deadlines Innovation Innovation for Congregationally Connected Campus Ministry Innovation for New Worshiping Communities Partnership March 1, June 1 & Nov. 1 Deadlines Mission Travel Peacemaking Student Study Grant
