Presbyterian Mission Agency Pennsylvania Archives

Take part in historic first virtual New Wilmington Mission Conference, July 17–19

Posted June 2nd, 2020

For the first time in its 115-year history, the New Wilmington Mission Conference will meet online, July 17–19. Programming will be provided for all ages, and there will be no charge to participate in NWMC 2020.

Fire destroys Girard, Pennsylvania church

Posted July 25th, 2018

The congregation of another Presbyterian church is picking up the pieces following a fire last week. The First Presbyterian Church of Girard, Pennsylvania was destroyed after fire broke out early Sunday, July 15. It was one of two Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) churches damaged by fire in four days.

Eugene ‘Freedom’ Blackwell remembered as community builder and activist

Posted September 13th, 2016

Family and friends of the Rev. Eugene “Freedom” Blackwell took to the streets of Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood for a freedom procession from the local high school to the House of Manna worshiping community where funeral services were held for Blackwell.

SDOP celebrates 45 years, awards 2015 grants

Posted October 14th, 2015

The Presbyterian Committee on the SDOP celebrates 45 years of ministry and disburses $193,000 to 13 self-help projects by Margaret Mwale and Cynthia White Pittsburgh, PA— The Presbyterian Committee on… Read more »