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You are Invited to the 226th General Assembly!
The clock is ticking toward the June 25th opening of the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The theme of GA226, “Live into Hope”, is based on the hymn of the same name by Jane Parker Huber. Daily themes have been chosen based on verses of the...
Board of Pension Changes: a Season of Rebuilding in English and Korean
As you may have heard, the Board of Pensions (BoP) has announced changes to its benefits programs starting in January 2025 (medical and pensions). Our Committee on Ministry will host in-person and online forums with Kristin Leucht, our presbytery’s BoP Consultant, who...
May Gathering Learning Conversations
May 16, 2024 from 3:00-3:50PMSt. Mark Presbyterian ChurchOur PCUSA as An Antioch Church: Stories from the Field!Facilitator: Rev. Jeanie Shaw A thriving church is an action not an institution! The myriad of our PCUSA missions and ministries in our nation and world are...
Adult Faith Formation
by Susan Young Thornton Recently several people have asked me for recommendations for Adult Faith Formation resources. One was particularly intriguing. A Ruling Elder wanted to know if there was a curriculum that would help church members become life-long disciples....
Northeast of the Well
by Courtney Ellis When you think of the most vulnerable people in Orange County, who comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the unhoused, or refugee or immigrant communities, or at-risk children. For Laura Johnson-Suk, God gave her a heart for those struggling with addiction or...
Inspire: a New Worshiping Communities Conference
“I'm thrilled about this event because it provides an invaluable opportunity for both immigrant NWCs and established congregations to cultivate relationships and foster a sense of belonging and bring together a hopeful future.”Rev. Gad Mpoyo, Eastern Associate for...
A Blessing for Holy Week
During Holy Week, as we move from betrayal to mourning to exhalation, I am reminded of one of my favorite passages from our Book of Confessions. I suppose it resonates with me because it is brutally honest about who we are and about what we need from God. More...
Winter Youth Camp!
Over 100 folks, both students 6th-12th and their committed and caring adult leaders, converged at The Big Bear Christian Camp and Conference Center Feb 23-25 for a Youth Winter Retreat. The leaders spent time in both prayer and training to prepare for the camp, which...
Wells of Life Bring Far More Than Water
by Courtney Ellis A few years ago, as the Director of Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton, Michelle Danly helped her congregation prayerfully choose their annual mission focus. They decided on Wells of Life, a ministry that helps bring clean...