October Highlights from across the PCUSA
Seattle Presbytery
Rethinking Leadership
Leap across boundaries and share the gospel in new ways – what we can learn from the church’s most effective leaders.
Jesus-driven
Meet two unconventional church leaders who are stirring things up as they reach out to people who are spiritually hungry but often wary of religious institutions.
Yes, they can!
Learn how a leadership program tailored to young women is keeping them more connected with the church.
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Trigger - Ask for It!
Long after the news stories stop the impact of gun violence is felt. "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence" is a new, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance documentary that examines what a shooting can do to a community. Ask your NBC affiliate to air it today.
Serving with Hope
John and Gwenda Fletcher seek to make a long-term impact in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read how they helped one woman save her baby boy.
Reaching the “Unchurched”
Meet Vera White, a new associate working for the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative. Learn how she plans to reach new populations of people looking for faith.
1001: Get in the Game
Check out how the new worshiping communities movement went local at the first Get in the Game gathering in Newport Beach, Calif.
Having an impact
A lifelong Presbyterian is sharing God’s love with people around her church for the first time, thanks to the 2012 National Evangelism and Church Growth conferences.
Hearing the Call to Tentmaking
Explore the benefits of bivocational ministry by visiting theMinisters/Teaching Elders and Association of Presbyterian Tentmakers (APT) websites.Honor the Ministry of Presbyterian Military Chaplains
Veterans Day is on November 12, and it’s a fitting time to honor, pray for, and support our PC(USA) military chaplains, who provide a vital ministry to and with those who currently serve in the military.
- Find resources for churches on thewebsite of the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel (PCCMP)
- Make a gift to the Presbyterian Mission Agency to support PCCMP’s ministry
Scholarships Available for Presbyterian Undergraduates
The National Presbyterian College Scholarship Program offers need-based scholarship assistance to full-time students entering their first year of college at one of the colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Visit the Financial Aid for Service website to learn more about this and other programs.Important dates, conferences, and events
Events
November 4
Stewardship Commitment Sunday
Click here for Stewardship resources for your community of faith.
November 5–11Presbyterian Multicultural Institute 2012
Location: Montreat Conference Center, N.C.
Offers courses to enable and inspire clergy and laity in cultivating God’s biblical vision to gather people of diverse identities into inclusive communities of faith. Register now →
“Generosity in Emerging Generations”
Leadership Seminar: Ecumenical Stewardship Center
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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Disciple Making Church Conference
Location: St. Pete Beach, Fla.