2026 World Communion Offering Announcements
Congregations are invited to begin preparing for the World Communion Offering, with the Season of Preparation beginning September 6 and the offering received on World Communion Sunday, October 4. Resources for this year’s World Communion Offering are now available for download on the PC(USA) website, and free printed materials may be ordered through the PC(USA) Store. A new World Communion Offering […]
Understanding the Difference Between Per Capita and Presbytery Mission Giving
Each year, congregations within the Presbytery of New Hope receive requests to support three different funding streams. While they may appear similar, each serves a distinct purpose within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Per Capita: Supporting the Wider Church Per Capita is a shared responsibility that supports the governance and constitutional work of the Presbyterian Church […]
Caring for Sacred Grounds: Resources for Cemetery Stewardship
Many congregations across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are entrusted with the care of cemeteries and memorial grounds. These sacred spaces preserve the stories of generations past while offering places of remembrance, prayer, and connection for families and communities. The Presbyterian Foundation Cemetery Guide provides valuable guidance for churches seeking to responsibly manage cemetery operations, perpetual […]
Presbyterian Foundation Financial Health Assessment
The Presbyterian Foundation Financial Health Assessment is a free online tool designed to help congregations better understand their financial health and stewardship practices. Using information from your church’s annual statistical reporting along with additional financial data, the assessment compares your congregation with similar PC(USA) churches and provides a detailed report highlighting strengths, areas needing attention, […]
The Presbytery of New Hope Logo
The logo of the Presbytery of New Hope was created in 2015 by UNC Journalism and Communications student, Meaghan McFarland. Meghan was a student in the UNC Presbyterian Campus Ministry program at the time. Her gifts for digital design led to an invitation from the presbytery to create a logo. The presbytery charged Meaghan to […]
Give, Act, Pray in response to Hurricane Helene
Pray https://pda.pcusa.org/page/pray/ Give Presbyterian Disaster Assistance https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/hurricane-helene/ The Presbytery of Western N.C. https://www.presbyterywnc.org/ Black Mountain Presbyterian Church https://bmpcnc.org/ Montreat Conference Center https://montreat.org/ Act Disaster Relief Coordinator for Presbytery of Western North Carolina Rev. Julie Hester, a minister member of PWNC, will be responsible for coordinating donations of food, clothing and household items to churches who […]
New Hope Responds to Hurricane Helene
Dear Friends, In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the devastation across the impacted areas is heart-wrenching, leaving communities facing a long and difficult road to recovery. New Hope Presbytery is a generous covenant community and we help each other during tough times. I am quite aware of your desire to be of immediate assistance. We […]