Press Releases
November 2009
November 5 | GAMC | General Assembly Mission Council launches new residency program for first call pastors
November 3 | GAMC | Piece work equals peace work
November 3 | GAMC | Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association seeks nominations to recognize social justice ministries
November 2 | GAMC | Changes to Open Book Bible Exegesis examination are announced
New exam structure goes into effect August 2010
October 2009
October 29 | GAMC | Register early for the tax tips webinar for ministers and churches
October 26 | GAMC | New mission giving materials distributed
October 22 | GAMC | First-ever study tour raises awareness of Jinishian Memorial Program
PC(USA) ministry seeks to improve lives of people of Armenian descent
October 16 | GAMC | Presbyterian social media site wins Landmark Award
October 12 | GAMC | First online administration of Bible Content examination declared a success
October 6 | GAMC | Presbyterian Hunger Program encourages participation in Food Week of Action, Oct. 11- 18, 2009
Events, actions and resources available
October 5 | PPC | Westminster John Knox Press, Columbia Theological Seminary
continue feasting on the Word with new gospels commentary
October 1 | FDN | Presbyterian Foundation offers innovative gift program
October 1 | GAMC | Ghost Ranch withdraws current incorporation proposal
September 2009
September 28 | GAMC | New online training launched for Educator Certification Advisors
September 23 | GAMC | International Peacemakers begin visits this week
September 16 | FDN | Gift of $800,000 will fund Presbyterian Mission
September 14 | GAMC | Survey results show strength and vitality during hard times
September 11 | GAMC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) focuses on environment at staff “Harvest Gathering”
September 10 | GAMC | PC(USA) on track to increase the number of mission co-workers
September 5 | PPC | Development of new Presbyterian hymnal continues
August 2009
August 26 | GAMC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announces new personnel
August 19 | GAMC | Presbyterian Peacemaking Program offers new Minute for Mission video to interpret offering
August 3 | GAMC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announces new associate at Presbyterian United Nations Office
July 2009
July 31 | GAMC | Presbyterians invited to participate in Washington Office Review
Witness to Faith on Public Affairs
July 28 | GAMC | Anonymous gift helps send new missionaries around the globe
July 28 | GAMC | Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association contributing sponsor to national summit
July 24 | GAMC | The Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon will serve as church specialist
in the Office of African American Congregational Support
July 24 | GAMC | “Mission” is our middle name
General Assembly Mission Council is new name for PC(USA) mission agency
July 23 | GAC | 38 presbyteries honored for mission giving
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) honors generosity in several categories
July 20 | PPC | PPC launches The Presbyterian Leader at Big Tent
June 2009
June 19 | GAC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to participate in Interfaith Week of Prayer for Health Care for All
June 16 | GAC | 2009 Mission Program Grant recipients announced
$820,000 funds new church development, transformation, compassion and justice ministries
June 15 | GAC | 2009 Walton Award winners announced
Eight New Church Developments (NCD’s) to receive $50,000 to further mission
June 8 | PPC | PPC selects Anna Kendig as Robert W. Bohl Racial Ethnic Seminary Intern
June 5 | OGA | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) officials issue statement in wake of Tiller death
“There is no place in debate for a murder such as Dr. Tiller’s”
June 5 | OGA | Office of the General Assembly announces staff changes
Net reduction of three positions through early retirements and reorganization
June 5 | GAC | Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Site honors Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) documentary
June 1 | PPC | PPC launches new online resource for the PC(USA)
May 2009
May 29 | GAC | Jinishian Memorial Program sponsors study tour of Armenia
Participants will learn about program’s work and Armenia’s culture
May 15 | GAC | Presbyterian Disaster Assistance honored by National Voluntary Organizations active in disaster
PDA’s establishment of volunteer housing and toll-free number cited as “outstanding example”
May 14 | GAC | Young adults are called to day of service at Big Tent, Saturday, June 13
May 14 | GAC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Environmental Ministry Office reopens – Katie Holmes to serve as program assistant
May 13 | PPC | The Thoughtful Christian offers new deal for subscribers in response to challenging economy
May 8 | GAC | From social media to newsletters: Full slate of workshops announced
May 7 | GAC | PCN Conference announces Plenary Speakers
April 2009
April 28 | GAC | Pastors in five western synods eligible for Missional Preaching academies
April 22 | GAC | The Presbyterian Center wins ENERGY STAR award
April 18 | GAC | MRTI continues to move forward on Israel/Palestine work and other business
April 6 | GAC | Rev. Ray Jones named Coordinator of Evangelism
New church developer served Macland Presbyterian Church, Georgia, for 15+ years
April 6 | GAC | Laura Bryan to head Office of Financial Aid for Studies
Experienced administrator claims nearly 15 years of service with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
April 6 | GAC | Brian Frick named Associate for Camps and Conference Centers
March 2009
March 27 | GAC | The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approves revised 2009 mission budget
March 25 | GAC | PC(USA) General Assembly Council Executive Committee
recommends revised mission budget to General Assembly Council
March 24 | GAC | PC(USA) General Assembly Council leaders outline 2009 budget strategy
March 24 | GAC | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly Council meets in Louisville
2009 budget revisions on agenda
March 24 | OGA | GA special committee on Heidelberg Catechism is set to hold its first meeting
Group will be commissioned on March 27
March 24 | OGA | Committee on the Office of the General Assembly will hold its spring meeting in Louisville
March 24-25 gathering will include joint session with GAC
March 6 | GAC | Executive Committee announces furloughs; 2010 salary increases eliminated
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