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Art4Healing Offers Gentle Hope

Art4Healing Offers Gentle Hope

by Courtney Ellis Can experiencing art help guide us toward healing? Anyone who’s felt their soul settle while wandering through a gallery, enjoyed the release of throwing a pot, or sketched out a sermon might give a resounding, “Yes!” In 2022 Beth Otterbein, a...

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New Communities for a New Era!

New Communities for a New Era!

by Tom Cramer On the evening of July 5, PLR’s Consultant for New Worshiping Communities and Church Revitalization, Alfredo Delgado, gathered the leaders of our New Worshiping Communities for a joyous celebration of their ministries. Each leader shared a “God-sighting”...

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Seeking Commissioners to General Assembly 2024

Seeking Commissioners to General Assembly 2024

It’s time to elect commissioners to the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The hybrid assembly will begin with online committee work June 25-29, then meet in person for plenary sessions June 30-July 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Los Ranchos will...

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Los Ranchos’ Long History with Habitat for Humanity

Los Ranchos’ Long History with Habitat for Humanity

by Courtney Ellis In the 1980s, the Presbytery of Los Ranchos hosted Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity. Many at the meeting found their imaginations sparked by his vision for helping to build homes for those who needed them most. Soon after, Jim...

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Come to the Table: Worship Planning Retreat

Come to the Table: Worship Planning Retreat

Planning Ahead for Worship in 2023-2024 with Dr. Marcia McFee - Free to You The Presbytery of Los Ranchos is pleased to offer you the chance to participate in Dr. Marcia McFee’s August 13-16, live stream worship planning retreat at no cost. Our participation gives you...

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Presbytery Gathering Reflections

Presbytery Gathering Reflections

By Susan Thornton The June 1st presbytery gathering was held at Shepherd’s Grove Presbyterian Church. The day began with a very well attended workshop led by Dr. Marcia McFee. Drawing on her experience in the world of dance and musical theater and also on her studies...

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