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There’s a committee for that: Why I’m Presbyterian

"The Presbyterian church has given me so much: a voice, an unrelenting passion for making our world better, compassion for others, a deep appreciation for diversity. And on my bad days, when the news is filled with despair, I take heart in knowing that somewhere within the PC(USA), there’s a committee working faithfully to solve it."

While I grew up Presbyterian, I didn’t reflect on my faith until I encountered a spate of health concerns and the independence of college. I decided to reaffirm my faith, and this was an impactful decision because I made it by myself for myself. I chose to be a Presbyterian because saw in the Presbyterian church a community of people who uplifted me, who uplifted others, and who valued everyone’s voice within the community.

I believe...

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