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Prayer service extends solidarity and hope to hurricane survivors in multiple states

Posted October 15th, 2024

A spirit of solidarity and hope was evident throughout a prayer service hosted by the Synod of South Atlantic last weekend to comfort those trying to rebound from recent storms — particularly Hurricane Helene and its more recent cousin, Milton — and to lift up those assisting survivors.

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network offers some solace during the winter solstice

Posted December 21st, 2022

The Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network and the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Christian Formation used the longest night for 2022 on Wednesday to hold a winter solstice and Blue Christmas service online.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team deploys in aftermath of Hurricane Florence

Posted October 4th, 2018

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) sent three National Response Teams (NRT) into North Carolina and South Carolina in the wake of severe flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. The teams deployed into the presbyteries of Coastal Carolina, New Harmony and New Hope to make initial damage assessments, meet with presbytery staff and pastors in the affected areas, and be a presence for those affected by the storm’s extreme rainfall amounts and wind damage. Flooding and loss of housing, particularly for those most vulnerable, are the biggest short-term concerns for residents of the impacted areas.