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Union Church in Seattle is a beautiful community of Presbyterians sharing the love of Christ in Seattle in unusual ways. The church hosts a coffee shop, cafe and event space during the week, and worship on Sundays. This creative venture is supported by the Seattle Presbytery, University Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Foundation. Watch the video to see how the church carries out its mission.

A look at the Dar al-Kalima College in Bethlehem.

Presbyterians are doing church in all kinds of creative ways - and the Presbyterian Foundation is helping - identifying resources and making them available for new worshiping communities.

On a rocky island in the Bering Sea, just 30 miles from the coast of Siberia, the Eskimo village of Gambell Alaska is home to a Presbyterian congregation with a big vision. They want to see a new revival sweep the Church, and they hope it will start with them.

Presbyterian congregations are joining hands to support God's Hidden Treasures, a ministry in Ukraine to children and adults with physical or mental challenges. The Presbyterian Foundation is helping.

The Near East School of Theology (NEST) serves a vital role educating leaders for churches in the Middle East. The school has created a scholarship in honor of Ben Weir, former mission worker, hostage, and moderator of the PC(USA) General Assembly.

Pastor Rob Erickson of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City, Missouri encourages his congregation to know the importance of giving back. He discusses the generous donations that members have made to not only sustain, but grow the church.

Ruth White tells us the story of her friend Iris and the gift she gave to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Pensacola that allowed them to expand their ministries beyond what the normal operating budget allowed.

Pastor Alan Cummings of Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Florida leads his congregation in focusing on community outreach and service. They do so through numerous programs such as The Boys and Girls Club, a daycare center, and emergency assistance. He points out the important role that planned giving plays in their outreach ministries.

Rev. Kerry Slinkard and his wife Lisa talk about their decision to use a donor-advised fund for their charitable giving.

Judy Whitford of First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Iowa makes a big impact through her decision to leave ten percent of her estate to the church. She hopes that it will help her congregation empower others in the future as they have empowered her in the past.

This is the story of St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, a faithful congregation that decided to invest the proceeds from the sale of its property in an endowment. This endowment funds the causes they loved, forever. Watch their inspiring story in this video.

Two churches in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, were both seeking new identities. They came together to form a new church, Grace Presbyterian, that is now thriving. Learn their inspiring story through this terrific video created by our team.

A congregation in New York City reinvents itself after selling its crumbling building.

The story of how 2 churches on the outskirts of Chicago have become one and experienced new vitality, vision & financial freedom.

Tom Taylor shares the story of Pilgrimage Presbyterian Church crafted an enduring legacy with the help of the Presbyterian Foundation's Project Regeneration.

4 minute overview of the Presbyterian Foundation's middle east investment program

Introduction to the Presbyterian Foundation's Positive Investment in Palestine program.

Introduction to the Presbyterian Foundation's Positive Investment in Palestine program, including interviews with Palestinian, Israeli, and US stakeholders.

The Presbyterian Foundation's Investment in construction of a solar energy facility should reduce the electric costs for the Arab Development Society by 1/3.

A microfinance loan of just $3000 helped Bouthaina, a young woman in Ramallah, open four stores and create sustainable jobs.

Part of the Transformational Investment Series with the Presbyterian Foundation, Dar al-Kalima College in Bethlehem provides hope and a future to the young people of Palestine.

The Presbyterian Foundation has invested in the construction of a guest house and retreat facility at the site of Jesus's baptism near Bethany beyond the Jordan. The site is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land.

Nazareth-based New Generation Technologies brings together Arab and Jewish scientists and researchers to launch new life-sciences companies. They incubate new technologies, and create conditions for peace.

500 years ago, Martin Luther published his 95 Theses, an act many credit as the start of the Reformation. How does that history inform our Church today?

Wittenberg, Zurich and Geneva gave birth to two great streams of reformation doctrine in life. Streams that flow into the present and guide our faith today.

Martin Luther was a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation rejecting certain teachings and practices in the Roman Catholic church.

"Wherever the Word of God is purely preached and heard, and the sacraments administered in accordance with Christ's institution, there, it cannot be doubted, a church of God exists." John Calvin

Zwingli was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. He is the only major reformer of the 16th century whose movement did not evolve into a church.

John Calvin was a central developer of the system of Christian theology called Calvinism or Reformed theology. He is famous for his teachings and writings, in particular for his Institutes of the Christian Religion.

Episode 7 of the Presbyterian Foundation's Reformation Series