What is PCUSAmission dot org ?
PCUSAmission.org is an outgrowth of a desire to have a centralized website specifically for news and stories of people working in Mission Networks in and through the Presbyterian Church (USA).
We hope to serve as a resource which will be used in addition to the offical information found at the denomination’s website: www.pcusa.org which includes many excellent resources including the Mission Connections pages.
However, we believe there is space for additional connections, especially those of our various Mission Networks. There was a definite felt-need in many of these Mission Networks to have a presence on the web, for sharing of information, etc. Some already have websites (and we would have happy to cross-link with those sites), but many of them did not, and there were various barriers to setting up those sites (financial, technical, etc).
Rather than each Working Group or Mission Network setting up their own site and duplicating cost & effort, we hope that PCUSAmission.org will be a centralized location for these various groups and others who might be involved in Mission Networks.
“How can I get involved?”
We are looking for people in Working Groups or Mission Networks who will be responsible for adding their groups news and information to the site. The process is very easy, not much more difficult than writing email.
If you would like to get involved (or think you might like to get involved), contact Les Sauer (Coordinator of Ecumenical & Mission Partnerships of the Worldwide Ministries Division) via email or phone (1-800-728-7228 ext 5110). Les will be able to answer questions and further direct you.
“What else is available for our group?”
In addition to space on the website, it is also possible for us to setup mailing lists similar to YahooGroups (but without the ads or complexity which is sometimes involved). If you already have a list setup you may certainly keep what you have. Remember we are talking about adding, not taking away, from what you already have. If you find that a YahooGroup works for you, by all means keep using it. But if you find it unreliable or if people have trouble with it (or if you like the idea of being able to get in touch with a human who can help if you do have problems), we can offer that for you.
“Can we upload pictures or other files?”
Yes! Pictures, Powerpoint presentations, etc can all be added to the site and are in fact encouraged. It takes just a little know-how (and we can show you how, it is very easy once you have seen it done) to make it available.
“I have more questions, where do I ask?”
Les Sauer is a good starting person to talk with, his contact information is above on this page.
“Why is the site sometimes listed as PCUSAmission.org and othertimes as pcusamission.org?”
This is just a stylistic difference. It does not matter which you use, they both lead to the same site. You could even type PcUsAmIsSiOn.OrG and get to the same site.