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5 Actions for Asian Congregations

Posted August 29th, 2012

Find five actions for Asian congregations in the PC(USA)

206th General Assembly Guidance on the Former Soviet Union

Posted August 9th, 2012

See the guidance from the 206th General Assembly (1994) regarding mission “…in the newly Independent states of the former Soviet Union.”

National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Slate of the Executive Committee (2012-2013)

Posted June 29th, 2012

Download the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Slate of the Executive Committee For the Term 2011 to 2013.

The Divestment Strategy: Principles and Criteria

Posted June 19th, 2012

Divestment Strategy: Principles and Criteria (1984). This General Assembly study of the moral grounds for selling securities examines trusteeship and the interplay of integrity, effectiveness, and church purposes (including solidarity)…. Read more »

Words Matter

Posted May 23rd, 2012

Use the Words Matter conversation guide for promoting dialogue rooted in diverse contexts that continually explores language as a life-giving tool. See also: Words Matter – Lenten Devotions

2013-2016 Mission Work Plan Strategy White Paper

Posted May 16th, 2012

The Mission Work Plan of the General Assembly Mission Council that was approved by the Council in February 2012 consists of statements of Vision, Mission, Directional Goals and Core Values… Read more »

List of PAN Leadership Team members

Posted December 16th, 2011

This list of volunteers serve the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as members of the PAN Leadership Team through advocacy, education and the development of resources. The Leadership Team welcomes you to… Read more »

MRTI report to 2012 General Assembly: Engagement With Corporations on Israel-Palestine Issues From 2004 to 2011

Posted September 22nd, 2011

Approved by MRTI, September 9, 2011; pending approval by GAMC The 2004 General Assembly instructed the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) to begin a process of “phased, selective… Read more »

Resolution on Violence, Religion and Terrorism

Posted July 15th, 2011

Our church comes together every two years to discern together how best to live as faithful Christians in the world. We consider resolutions and mandate studies of various issues, which… Read more »

Terrorism Perceptions and Reflections

Posted June 23rd, 2011

The May/June 1988 issue of Church & Society Magazine had as its title and theme, “Terrorism: Perceptions and Reflections.” Its Content Editor was Robert F. Smylie, Director of the United… Read more »

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