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Description:Web site of the American Society of Church History, a community of scholars, dedicated to studying the history of Christianity in relation to broader culture, across all time periods, locations, and cultural contexts.Creator:American Society of Church History. (creator)Subject names:American Society of Church History.Topics:Church history--Societies, etc., Christianity., Church and the world., Christian scholars--United States.Geographic subjects:United States.URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130117
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Title:Description:Web site of One Great Hour of Sharing, an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. The One Great Hour of Sharing committee officially comprises eight Christian denominations: American Baptist Churches USA, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Church of the Brethren, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Church of Christ, and Church World Service. While specific allocations differ in each denomination, all use their One Great Hour of Sharing funds to make possible disaster relief, refugee assistance, development aid and more.Creator:One Great Hour of Sharing. (creator)Subject names:One Great Hour of Sharing.Topics:Church charities., Charity--Religious aspects--Christianity., Church work with refugees., Church work with disaster victims., Disaster relief.Geographic subjects:United States.URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:130099
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Title:Description:Web site of Agricultural Missions, Inc., a steadfast response to rural poverty and injustice. Their mission is to support people of all faiths and spiritual consciousness around the world in the struggle to end the poverty and injustice that affect rural communities and work towards the creation of a peaceful and sustainable community.Creator:Agricultural Missions, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) (creator)Subject names:Agricultural Missions, Inc. (New York, N.Y.)Topics:Missions--Agricultural work., Rural missions., Church work with the poor.Geographic subjects:New York (N.Y.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:129960
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Description:Web site of Zephyr Point, a year-round Presbyterian Conference Center nestled in the Sierra Nevada providing rental facilities and conferences on inspirational Lake Tahoe.Creator:Zephyr Point (Zephyr Cove, Nev.) (creator)Subject names:Zephyr Point (Zephyr Cove, Nev.)Topics:Church conference centers--Nevada--Zephyr Cove., Spiritual retreats--Presbyterian Church., Spiritual retreats--Nevada--Zephyr Cove., Church camps--Nevada--Zephyr Cove.Geographic subjects:Zephyr Cove (Nev.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:129936
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Description:Web site of the American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU). This organization exists solely for the purpose of supporting the ministries of the American Church in Paris (ACP), the American Church in Berlin (ACB) and the Vienna Community Church (VCC). The AFCU aids in the selection, employment, and financial support of the ACP Senior Pastor and the oversight of the buildings housing the ACP. It also nurtures alumni support of all three churches. The AFCU manages all endowment funds within charter of a 501(c)(3) organization, approves appropriate grants, and develops expanded financial support.Creator:American and Foreign Christian Union. (creator)Subject names:American and Foreign Christian Union.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation., Church charities., Church fund raising--Germany--Berlin., Church fund raising--France--Paris., Church fund raising--Austria--Vienna.Geographic subjects:Berlin (Germany), Paris (France), Vienna (Austria), United States.URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:129931
