PWV News Articles

American Rescue Plan Act On March 11, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package designed to facilitate the United States’ recovery from the devastating economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is some information from Suttle & Stalnaker about how [...]

By Ed Thompson I often hear churches describe themselves as a family or being like a family. I have no doubt that’s said with the best of intentions. People want to convey the safety, security, support, and maybe even the sense of love they feel within their congregation. However, I’m [...]

At the May 20, 2021 Presbytery Meeting, Stated Clerk Maureen Wright shared a recommendation from the Moderator, General Presbyter, Financial Administrator/Treasurer, Leadership Team Chair, Trustees Chair, and Stated Clerk that each particular church in the Presbytery act to approve incorporation and complete the required steps to incorporate. All pastoral leaders [...]

.................................................................Click image for full-size PDF Congregations and sessions are always encouraged to be mindful of the health of members and best practices for preventing the spread of disease. Sessions, pastoral leaders, and members may find the attached resources helpful to both educate themselves and guide discussions for congregational [...]

By Ed Thompson The pandemic has brought us a number of challenges. In the beginning, it was whether to suspend in-person worship. Then it quickly became about how we put our worship services online. That segued into how to do session meetings online. It was one thing after another. In [...]