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First Presbyterian Church seeks healing, redemption for sins committed during civil rights era

Posted April 25th, 2017

In 1956, First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama, decreed that no member of the “Negro race” would be allowed in its church. The present day congregation has spent the past two years repenting for this decision.

New Mexico Presbyterian church celebrates 150 years of mission

Posted January 18th, 2017

National and regional leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) converged on Santa Fe, New Mexico, to join in the observance and celebration of the 150th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church. By all measures it was an unprecedented event.