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Go Figure – Hymns we like to sing

To help the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song as it works toward the development of a new hymnal, Research Services surveyed a sample of pastors, music leaders, and members in… Read more »

Go Figure – Homosexuality and ordination

Results from a late 2008 survey provide a recent snapshot of Presbyterian opinion on homosexuality and ordination. – from the October 2009 issue of Presbyterians Today magazine.

Go Figure – Fewer Members

The number of Presbyterians has been declining slowly but steadily in recent decades. Let’s look at concurrent changes in the number and size of congregations. – from the November 2009… Read more »

Go Figure – Presbyterians split politically

Some people are bothered when our surveys ask about their political preference or other social characteristics. We’re a church, right? Why ask about something unrelated to religious belief or practice?… Read more »

Go Figure – Religious ‘nones’

The Catholic Church may have fewer nuns than in the past, but American society has a lot more “nones”—people who express no religious preference. Here are some findings about this… Read more »

Connecting to the Creed

Connecting to the Creed This booklet provides Biblical, theological and historical background as well as current application ideas for each of the Social Creed affirmations. It also has questions for discussion and links to… Read more »