Presbyterian News Service Archives

Conspiracy theorists in PC(USA) churches strain relationships

Posted March 5th, 2021

According to a recent study, nearly 50 percent of Protestant pastors frequently hear congregational members repeat conspiracy theories on various issues affecting the country.

Pastor, ‘professional volunteer’ John F. Stephenson, Jr., dies at 89

Posted December 23rd, 2020

The Rev. Dr. John F. Stephenson, Jr., a Presbyterian pastor who started a breakfast club called “The Bagel Boys” and continued to serve God despite having to retire from professional ministry in 1980 because of disabling rheumatoid arthritis, died on Oct. 4. He was 89.

Presbyterian Writers Guild sponsors free poetry slam, jazz concert on November 15

Posted November 3rd, 2020

Got Zoom fatigue? Then how about a little Zoom entertainment?

Board of Pensions releases Fall 2020 Bulletin

Posted October 26th, 2020

The Board Bulletin is published after each regular meeting of the Board of Directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and represents key information and actions taken that affect plans and programs administered by the Board of Pensions.

Presbyterian Communicators Network launches online communications workshop

Posted October 6th, 2020

Since 2015 the Communications Ministry of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) has worked tirelessly to breathe new life into a previously little-known resource within the organization.

PC(USA), A Corporation Board elects a new co-chair

Posted August 6th, 2020

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board of Directors welcomed new members and elected a new co-chair during a Thursday online meeting.

Former GA moderator and Presbyterian News Service chief Marj Carpenter dies at 93

Posted June 14th, 2020

Ruling Elder Marj Carpenter, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 207th General Assembly (1995), a tireless supporter and interpreter of mission and for 15 years director of the Presbyterian News Service, died Saturday in Big Spring, Texas, following a long illness. She was 93.

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