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  • CLAI Assembly gets going with worship May 24, 2013
    Service draws church members, TV cameras, Cuban officials May 24, 2013 Colorful liturgical dancers and a praise band help lead opening worship. —Jerry L. Van Marter Special to Presbyterian News Service Eva Stimson HAVANA Rarely do worship services in the United States draw attention from the national government and news media.  […]
    Presbyterian News Service (Presbyterian Mission Agency)
  • Abundant life includes sexual and reproductive rights, says CLAI May 24, 2013
    Two-day consultation wraps up with call to work for end to sexual violence May 24, 2013 Presbyterian News Service Jerry L. Van Marter HAVANA Building on a global effort led by the United Nations to address the issues of sexual and reproductive health, the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) has concluded a two-day consultation here to develop plans for […]
    Presbyterian News Service (Presbyterian Mission Agency)
  • Human cloning breakthrough prompts religious objections May 24, 2013
    May 24, 2013 Religion News Service David Gibson WASHINGTON News that scientists had for the first time recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos prompted dire warnings from religious leaders who say the research crosses a moral red line and could lead to designer babies. […]
    Religion News Service
  • Mexico’s community radio stations fight for survival and recognition May 24, 2013
    May 24, 2013 Inter Press Service News Agency Daniela Pastrana distributed by Latin American and Caribbean Communication Agency MEXICO CITY Radio Totopo was founded in February 2006 in the Pescadores neighborhood, the oldest and poorest part of the city of Juchitán in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. But the authorities closed it down in late March, even […]
    Latin American and Caribbean Communication Agency
  • The greatest story ever (re)told May 23, 2013
    Fresh approaches to e-vangelism in the digital age May 23, 2013 —Pew Research Center Special to Presbyterian News Service Jim Nedelka NEW YORK In today’s digital world, answers to almost all of our burning questions, whether they are about the burning bush or Moses’ tablets, are instantly available at our fingertips. But for Christians, especially denominati […]
    Presbyterian News Service (Presbyterian Mission Agency)

Time to order 2013-2015 Book of Order

It is that time again to order your copy of the Book of Order.  If your church would like to order one or more copies of the 2013-2015 Book of Order please complete the attached order form.  The presbytery office will be taking orders until June 1st.  Please note that the official printed copies of the next Book of Order will not be available until July.  If you do not want a printed copy of the Book of Order you can also download an electronic version for free from the PCUSA store.  Remember June 1st is the deadline to order.

2013-15 Book of Order Order Form

Time to Order Calendars

The Presbytery will be taking orders for the 2013-2014 year.  If your church would like to order calendars please complete and send in the order form by April 22nd.

2013-2014 CALENDAR ORDER FORM

Synod Names Rev. Dave Crittenden as Transitional Synod Executive

The Synod of Lakes and Prairies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has named the Rev. David
Crittenden to serve as its transitional synod executive beginning March 1.
Crittenden, who most recently served as director of stewardship for the Presbyterian Mission Agency of
the PC(USA), will provide executive leadership to the synod as it moves forward, responding to its
existing and emerging ministries and mission.
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Nebraska Response and Recovery Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships will be in Lincoln February 22-23, 2013.
David L. Myers, the Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships will be the keynote speaker to kick-off the Nebraska Disaster Response and Recovery Summit Friday evening, February 22.
The Nebraska Disaster Response and Recovery Summit will be held at the Country Inn and Suites in Lincoln Friday (7:00-9:00 pm) and Saturday (8:00 am-5:00 pm), February 22-23. Sponsored by Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, the summit will focus on the stages of disaster, spiritual care vs. pastoral care, local church/congregational preparedness, managing spontaneous volunteers, use of social media in disaster, serving as a shelter, and caring for children in times of disaster.
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Boundaries Ethic Workshop

When:  February 16th

Where:  First Presbyterian Church of Kearney

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

Deadline to Register:  February 11th.

If you would like to attend the event please complete the registration form and return the form and fee to the presbytery office by the deadline.

Boundaries Registration Form