From the Presbytery’s Treasurer – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act
By Rocky Poole On Friday, March 27, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act. To lessen the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, the CARES Act has $2.1 trillion of aid, some of it direct, for businesses, nonprofits, state and local governments, and [...]
From the Stated Clerk – Celebrating communion during a pandemic
By Maureen Wright A number of our churches have asked for guidance about celebrating communion in this time of the coronavirus pandemic. As pastoral leaders gathered by Zoom last week, my initial response was no due to the fact that our tradition and the Directory for Worship start with God’s [...]
Stewardship of Creation Ministry Team News – Earth Day resources and more
Faith Climate Action Week - April 17-26 This year, PC(USA) is joining Interfaith Power & Light to promote Faith Climate Action Week, which is IPL's annual 10-day program of climate-themed worship services and sermons. This year's theme, Love Made Visible: Engaging in Sacred Activism, aims to protect the people we [...]
A Word from our General Presbyter – March 26, 2020
By Ed Thompson God is at work in the midst of the disruption we are experiencing. Our churches have quickly adapted to online worship, online Bible study, and online meetings. Many have adopted online giving as well. (If your church hasn’t taken this step yet, you should. Check out the [...]
From the Presbytery’s Treasurer – Important information related to the current pandemic
By Rocky Poole As most of our congregations have suspended services at the church and are moving to electronic means for worshiping, a consideration of this change is how to maintain receiving a regular offering. Below is some information on ways that we can help our members continue their faithful [...]
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