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Presbyterian Giving Catalog gives families endless ideas

Posted December 12th, 2022

Although the iconic Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog and its Christmas companion, the Sears Wish Book, are relics of a bygone age, the well-loved tradition of families poring over every one of its colorful pages in search of the perfect gift lives on in the Presbyterian Giving Catalog.

2½ years into a three-month gig

Posted July 13th, 2021

Lisa Allgood, a commissioned ruling elder and the executive presbyter for the Presbytery of Cincinnati, sometimes refers to herself as “the accidental presbyter.” After a 36-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, the trained immunocytochemist accepted a planned three-month stint when the presbytery called her to leadership.

Putting the fun in fundraising

Posted September 29th, 2020

That onetime staple in every youth pastor’s toolkit — the Polaroid scavenger hunt — is getting a makeover and making a comeback. And during a pandemic, no less.

Alternative mission giving is just a click away

Posted September 22nd, 2020

The power to make a significant and lasting impact on people and communities around the world can be found on every page of the Presbyterian Giving Catalog.