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Sunday is Reformation Sunday, which is a tradition that grounds our faith. It is always the last Sunday in October, marking the occasion in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. More: pcusa.org/historical-society…
As part of Pastor Appreciation Month, Brotherhood Mutual is inviting pastors to join a free webinar focusing on "Preventing Pastor Burnout" on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. (EST). brotherhoodmutual.zoom.us/we…
As followers of the risen Christ, we are called to bear witness to a different way.
A statement on the planned livestreaming of an execution.
More: pcusa.org/news-storytelling/…
Sunday in Beaver-Butler Presbytery, a gathering was held that celebrated the 250th anniversary of our nation as well as bridged geographic distance and theological differences that can so easily divide rather than unify Christians. More: syntrinity.org/featured/now-…
Dr. Anna Clark Bennett representing Healing Nations will be the guest speaker on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. (EST) for the New Wilmington Mission Conference's "Mission Monday" conversation. Email [email protected] for a Zoom link.
World Communion Sunday is this Sunday, Oct. 4. The origins for the day trace back to Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. More: syntrinity.org/featured/worl…
Several churches in Beaver-Butler Presbytery have organized an “all-church gathering” on Sunday, Oct. 4, with the country’s 250th anniversary being the backdrop. “We hope that folk leaving here will feel a sense of reconnection within the presbytery.” syntrinity.org/featured/beav…
Courtenay Willcox spent five days in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in June with six other faith leaders from around the country. The experience was life-changing for the Philadelphia pastor and moderator of Presbyterians for Earth Care. More: syntrinity.org/featured/arct…
The Synod of the Trinity is compiling short-term mission trip opportunities in the PCUSA to share with those in our region and beyond. Email [email protected] to add to this list: syntrinity.org/mission-trips…
World Communion Sunday is traditionally the first Sunday in October, but the World Communion Offering can be collected anytime this year from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4. For resources and more information, click here: pcusa.org/special-offerings/…
This Sunday, Sept. 20, is Synod Sunday!
On Sept. 20, we invite the congregations and presbyteries in the Synod of the Trinity region to celebrate the gifts and blessings that take place in our bounds throughout the year.
For bulletin inserts, click here: syntrinity.org/synod/synod-s…
On September 11, we remember.
We remember the lives taken in an instant, the families whose lives were forever changed, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the communities that carried grief far beyond the days and weeks that followed. pcusa.org/news-storytelling/…
If you're in the southcentral Pennsylvania area Saturday, go check out the Covenanter Scottish Festival and Highland Games. This annual event is held at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church in Quarryville. The day features music, contests and food. More: covenanterscottishfestival.c…
The Rev. Courtenay Willcox, transitional pastor of Northampton Presbyterian Church in Holland, PA, and the moderator of Presbyterians for Earth Care, spent nearly a week in June in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Find out why: pcusa.org/news-storytelling/…
At the Presbytery of West Virginia's Stated Meeting in mid August, the presbytery revealed its new logo.
This is a portion of one of the four initiatives made possible through the Synod of the Trinity’s Fit for the Future Grant.
Starting this year, the World Communion Special Offering, which corresponds with World Communion Sunday in October, includes a new grant-making program. The offering will be collected from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4. More: pcusa.org/special-offerings/…
This year, thousands of Allegheny County, PA, residents got letters telling them that the medical debt that has been hanging over their heads has been wiped out — paid for by contributions from the members of the 117 churches in Pittsburgh Presbytery. More pcusa.org/worship-with-us/ye…
Rev. Kerry Michelle Dowdy from Beaver-Butler Presbytery attended the New Wilmington Mission Conference in July and has shared her thoughts on what she experienced. More: beaverbutler.org/news-someth…
The 2026 Wee Kirk Northeast Conference will be held Oct. 12-14 at the Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The purpose is to inspire, equip, motivate and encourage small Presbyterian church leaders. More: wee-kirk-ne.org/
