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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a decision Friday, June 26, 2015, mandating that all states perform and recognize marriages between same-gendered persons.  The PCUSA has advocated for almost 4 decades for civil rights for LGBT persons. This decision by the…

JUNE 25, 2015 Rev. Marilyn S. Gamm & Jo Stewart PRESBYTERIAN MISSION AGENCY BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR LOUISVILLE [God] said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Now there was a great…

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – News & Announcements – New Book of Order (2015–2017) is now available June 21, 2015 Office of the General Assembly Eva Stimson Correspondent, Office of the General Assembly Louisville The new Book of Order (2015–2017) is now…

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – News & Announcements –  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reaches out to its sisters and brothers of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston June 18, 2015  Louisville The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reaches out to its sisters and…

Margy Wentz, long-time member of Presbytery and Stated Clerk for the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.  A service of celebration of life for Elder Wentz will be held at Pasadena Presbyterian Church…

3 Tips for Millennial Meetings Article from Church Volunteer Daily Newsletter Written by: Austin Maxheimer Every generation creates a new set of prime values to uphold and live out. The millennial generation (born 1980-2000) is now coming to adulthood and leadership.…

Presbytery of the Pacific, in partnership with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and CLUE-LA, has developed an unprecedented city-wide interfaith and interagency coalition to respond to unaccompanied minor children (ages 7-17 years) who have been placed in Los Angeles by the Office…

Experience that deep sense of community one would expect at a national gathering of Presbyterians—a great big family reunion!  Join us for a wide variety of workshops, all under one Big Tent, a conference that will inspire and equip Presbyterians…

Dear Leaders in the Presbytery of the Pacific, There is a lot going on in mission in our Presbytery right now! Here are some of the highlights, as well as some timely resources from your Mission Catalyst, Rev. Heidi Worthen…

Angel Interfaith Network News   Celebrate Spring! This month brings new life, the promise of life everlasting, and the story of lives spared as we celebrate Easter and Passover. Our patients and families welcome new life, trust the promise of…