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New Presbytery Administrator for Presbytery of Alaska
Monday, May 05, 2008 (0 reads)
 The Personnel Committee for the Presbytery of Alaska announced last week that they have hired a new Presbytery Administrator. Rev. David Dobler will serve in this role effective May 1st. Rev. Dobler is the President of Sheldon Jackson College. He has also served as Moderator of the 205th General Assembly in 1993. |
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Orientation Videos for the General Assembly Meeting in June
Friday, May 02, 2008 (1 reads)
Preparing for the 218th General Assembly Meeting
This year, the Office of the general Assembly is posting six videos on the web for you to use during orientation sessions, as well as for commissioners and advisory delegates to use on their own. They can be found at http://www.pcusa.org/ga218/commissioners/orientation.htm. Videos will not be available on DVD this year. Scripts of the six videos are also available for download. For more information please contact Kerry Rice at kerry.rice@pcusa.org. |
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New Hymnal Committee Now Forming!
Friday, April 11, 2008 (69 reads)
 The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, in consultation with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Office of Theology and Worship, is currently accepting applications for the new Hymnal Committee. Persons with a deep love for the song of the church, who can think theologically about music and musically about theology, who have experience in worship planning and leadership, who are able to work collegially, and who are able to make a commitment to attend all meetings of the Hymnal Committee are encouraged to apply. Candidates under the age of twenty-five are encouraged to apply.
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Peacemaking Award Programs
Thursday, March 27, 2008 (99 reads)
 The Synod Peacemaking Committee is seeking out applicants for its three Peacemaking Award Programs. Applications will be reviewed at the upcoming Peacemaking Committee meeting on April 4-5, 2008, so we encourage you to get your application in now! Keep reading for a description of the peacemaking programs...
The annual Helen Hamilton Peacemaking Recognition Award was named in honor of Elder Helen Hamilton for her pioneering work with peacemaking activities in the Synod of Alaska-Northwest, presbyteries and her continuing involvement as a volunteer with the peacemaking programs in the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The Peacemaking Committee of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest seeks individuals or groups working in or outside the church in creative ways to bring the gospel of reconciliation practically, spiritually and emotionally to bear on their local community, to receive the annual Award.
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