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Presbyterian couple advocating for student athletes’ rights featured in HBO documentary

Posted October 2nd, 2018

When Presbyterian pastor the Rev. Dr. Marcia Mount Shoop saw the premiere of Student Athlete in New York City over the weekend, with her husband, John Shoop, she felt incredibly sad — yet hopeful.

Churches embrace Olympic refugee team, other athletes

Posted August 18th, 2016

As many in the world observed and cheered the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, church leaders spoke out in support of the Olympic refugee team and the place of public honor it offered for refugees competing in the games.