The rights of the individual conscience with regard to matters of faith and worship and to decisions made within the church are related to the right of voluntary association. The membership of an individual in the church is purely voluntary.
Links to HIV/AIDS resources from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and external organizations.
Hoja de compromiso financiero para apoyar el fondo permanente de desarrollo de esta organización.
Holy Discontentment: Lifting Your Voice for Effective Advocacy outlines the tools in the advocate’s toolbox, discusses their effectiveness, and gives suggestions on truly effective advocacy strategies. Now, with a newly updated section on using social media as an advocacy tool!
This policy statement presents a theological understanding for our activities in the complex world of international economics, touching upon issues of economic justice for all persons, concerns about population, and ecological degradation. It calls for a renewed emphasis on the Reformed norm of frugality and presents the norm of sufficiency, so that all may participate with abundant living in caring communities that are less materialistic and more frugal.
The 214th General Assembly (2002) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted (497-11-5) to affirm "Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ," commend it to the church, and urge its study throughout the church.
The 214th General Assembly (2002) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted (497-11-5) to affirm "Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ," commend it to the church, and urge its study throughout the church.
An alternative giving market is an event where people can support nonprofit, cause-based work with ministries that support clean water, agriculture, or relief and assistance projects, and when doing so, honor friends and family. Use this guide to help plan an Alternative Giving Market at your church.
A reflection about genocide and justice by a Syrian Armenian pastor, the Rev. Serop Megerditchian.
by the Rev. Anne Sayre
It is a widely held belief that battering is always physical. In order to recognize that we are batterers, we first need to widen our understanding of what we mean by domestic violence.