PCUSA reports another year in declining membership, churches

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“The largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. continued its downward trend as it hemorrhaged more than 100 churches and 53,000 members while losing 285 ministers last year, according to statistics released this week.” - Fox

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When people of faith lie about Israel

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“I accuse Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson of bearing false witness against the state of Israel, and by extension, against Jews. Because his statement contains echoes of classic antisemitism.” - RNS

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The Presbyterian Church (USA) lost 56,689 members in 2020

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“Since deaths only increased by 6.4 percent (1,522 total) the net loss primarily appears to be rooted in individual departures from the denomination and a significant reduction in new baptisms.” - IRD

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