by andrewyboga | May 6, 2019 | ga223
It’s not too late to bring your 2019 mission trip to AMEN St. Louis this summer. As of today the following weeks are available. (June 2-8, June 23-29 and August 4-10) We encourage you to contact AMEN St. Louis for current availability or check their website at...
by andrewyboga | Feb 27, 2019 | ga223, OGA News
Leaders hope to inspire churches to become strong community partners The Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly (2018) have selected a new book study for Presbyterian churches. The Reverend Cindy Kohlmann and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri have selected...
by andrewyboga | Jul 31, 2018 | ga223, Outlook
Stated clerk J. Herbert Nelson articulated a vision for the 223rd General Assembly well before Presbyterians arrived in St. Louis. At the 2017 Montreat College Conference, Nelson said: “I do not believe that the church can go into the General Assembly as it has in...
by andrewyboga | Jun 25, 2018 | ga223, Outlook
When J. Herbert Nelson, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put out the call for Presbyterians to come to St. Louis as part of the Hands and Feet initiative, Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville responded. They planned a youth mission trip to St....
by andrewyboga | Jun 22, 2018 | ga223, Outlook
On Thursday, June 21, the General Assembly was treated to a live concert by Kirk Whalum. This was billed as a celebration of the Hands and Feet initiative in St. Louis and a launch of the initiative in Baltimore. Stated clerk J. Herbert Nelson took the stage in a...
by andrewyboga | Jun 21, 2018 | ga223, Outlook
Two years ago, Tony Aja and the leadership of the Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus had a vision. Aja is the moderator of the Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus and pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their vision...