The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance encourages you to attend a webinar on protecting places of worship. It’s being hosted by The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. Greetings, You are invited to Protecting Places of Worship: Fall Religious Observance Security Briefing. Please share this invitation widely. Date: Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 […]
About the 2023 Season of Peace September 3 – October 1, 2023 The Season of Peace is a four-week pilgrimage designed to deepen the pursuit of peace for congregations, small groups, families, and individuals. Through daily “Path of Peace” reflections, “Peace Cards” for children and families, Bible and book studies for adults, children’s curriculum, a […]
Doylestown Hosts Souls Shot Portrait Project Oftentimes, victims of gun violence are represented as statistics. And while this data can be striking, we must remember that behind each number is a face – a person with a unique story, with their own passions, joys, and fears. It is with this sentiment in mind that […]
The Presbytery of Philadelphia has a relationship with The Nanticoke Tribe. The 45th Powwow is an event we encourage you to attend.
It is with both sadness and resurrection hope that we share the death of Rev. Roberta Pacini, HR., who went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023. Rev. Pacini was ordained in the Newton Presbytery and served churches in Northern New Jersey before retiring in 1989 to the Swarthmore/Wallingford area. She became a […]
ALWAYS AND BESIDE YOU is a moving art gallery to honor those we have lost in Philadelphia to overdose. The art and events will be in neighborhoods with the highest increases in overdose deaths around the city. We are currently accepting digital entries for artwork (poetry, spoken word, and , and have some options to […]
"...telling our unique stories of grace and possibilities..." Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace, 2021 Today, we celebrate the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. In 2021 the Presbyterian Historical Society held a panel that lifted up the ministries of Hispanic and Latinx Presbyterians in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), including our Executive Presbyter, Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace. […]
Dear Coming to the Table Friends, Blessings to you as the summer ends and we prepare for a return to fall routines. We hope you have had a chance for rest and renewal and are looking forward to the coming months. Please mark you calendars for our next meeting will be on Saturday, September 16th, […]
On September 19, "What Psychology Can Teach Us About Pastoral Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jay-Paul Hinds" will take place virtually from 2-3 PM ET. Dr. Jay-Paul Hinds inquires on how the relationship between pastoral care and the social sciences continues to be relevant to ministry and theology in the present. Dr. Hinds will […]
LOOKING FORWARD: CHURCH, HOPE, AND THE FUTURE OF CONGREGATIONS Sept. 24-26, 2023 Will Willimon, Keynoter In Person at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary or Online OVERVIEW What is the future of small congregations (the fastest growing segment of North American Christianity)? Join us for lectures, workshops, worship, and conversations that will inspire your leadership; and receive practical, usable wisdom for giving your congregation […]
Early-bird registration is open for the Annual Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference, September 25-27, in Minneapolis. Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope […]
You are Invited! Author, professor, and speaker Andrew Root, PhD, is coming to First Presbyterian church in Ambler September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023. Dr. Root (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes and researches in areas […]
The Common Place is dedicated to ensuring access to high-quality, fresh food in southwest Philadelphia. They are actively working for food sovereignty for all. "About 4 years ago, we started Bunny's Garden at The Common Place in honor of my mother, Vladrena Burke, affectionately known as "Bunnie". Today, Bunny's Garden exists to help address food […]
