The Presbytery office will be closed November 21-23, 2018 for Thanksgiving.
Stillman College has long history of forming leaders
November 1, 2018 The light still shines in the darkness By the Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Scrivner | Special to Presbyterian News Service John Wesley Rice Jr., son of the Rev. John Wesley Rice Sr. became dean of students at
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Presbyterian Home for Children wraps children and families in love
A few years ago a desperate mother loaded her seven children in the car and drove across several states to escape an abusive husband. Her journey ended at Presbyterian Home for Children (PHFC) in Talladega, Alabama.
The young woman said she did not want her daughters to grow up fearing men or her sons to have an abusive father as a role model. At Presbyterian Home, read more…
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Applications being accepted
Eugene Carson Blake/Bossey Ecumenical Institute Scholarship: The Ecumenical Institute at Bossey (Bossey) will be awarding the Eugene Carson Blake Scholarship. This Scholarship was established to honor Rev. Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, who was the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly
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IPC Respite Care Program
Independent Presbyterian recently began a respite care program for folks with mild to moderate dementia. It meets from 10-2, Tuesdays and Thursdays. IPC is seeking participants and volunteers, and are hoping you will spread the word through your church.
Attached is a digital flier with more information that can be distributed for those interested.
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Communities Empowered & Transformed
The Executive Council of the Presbytery has approved the creation of the Perry and Dallas County Fund. This Fund is set up to provide aid to mission work in Perry and Dallas Counties. In particular, funds will be provided to
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General Presbyter Blog
Our General Presbyter continues his blog page on our website. You are encouraged to visit, read and converse with Jay. We are sure you will find interesting conversation on the blog! The blog is at the bottom of our home
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Presbyterian Home for Children’s Donation Center
The next collection date is Saturday,
December 1. Bring your usable discards, gently used clothing, etc., to the Presbyterian Home for Children’s reception center in the rear parking lot, below the playground of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. Volunteers will be on hand to unload your vehicle and to give you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. The center will be open from 8 AM – 12 noon. To volunteer or for more information, email Terry Tingle.
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