Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania brings together Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant church bodies in the 10 counties of Southwest Pennsylvania to work for the unity of the church and the wholeness of communities.
We support CASP through annual giving, and promotion of their various interfaith events and continuing education opportunities.

The Call: June/July 2025 Newsletter

Since 1971, the CCO has helped churches connect with college students. We have seen many lives change as ministry partners invest in new generations and share hope. Today's college students will become tomorrow's leaders, and you can make a difference now. CCO guides men and women with the goal of joining God's work to restore the world, encouraging them to make a positive impact on society and culture. When young people are transformed by Jesus Christ, it changes the world.

Washington Presbytery supports the CCO work of our campus partners at PennWest California (Pete Ware), Washington & Jefferson College (Celeste Carl), and Waynesburg University (Becky Juliano).

Pine Springs Camp (PSC) is dedicated to fostering a profound relationship with Jesus Christ through a diverse range of programs. Offering summer camps, church retreats, and men’s/women's retreats, PSC creates vital encounters that enrich faith and nurture spiritual growth. Each program is designed to engage participants in meaningful experiences that deepen their connection to God and community. Discover more about PSC's various initiatives and how you can support this essential ministry that transforms lives and strengthens faith journeys.

The Special Offerings are the single, largest way Presbyterians join together to make a lasting impact in the world. Let’s be the Church, together. 
We urge our churches to take part in the four annual Special Offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Mission and Global Witness, and Christmas Joy.
Your church's contributions can be sent to the presbytery office, which will then be remitted to the correct PCUSA offering. Please make your check payable to Washington Presbytery, and indicate the specific offering in the check memo.
Visit the Special Offerings Page for more info and resources to share with your congregation.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) empowers congregations and partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to respond compassionately to communities impacted by crisis and catastrophic events. Through immediate relief efforts, long-term recovery initiatives, and support for those displaced, PDA embodies the healing love of Christ. By equipping congregations with resources and training, PDA enables them to actively witness in their communities, providing hope and restoration in the face of adversity. Together, we stand ready to bring comfort and aid, affirming our faith through tangible action and commitment to those in need.

Presbyterian Women (PW) is a vibrant community of over 200,000 women dedicated to aligning their ministry and hearts around a shared purpose rooted in faith.

For three decades, Washington Presbytery has nurtured a partnership with the South West Bethel Synod of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Jesus. This bond, forged through letters, prayers, and visits, has facilitated numerous mission projects focused on addressing critical needs within local communities. Highlights include the establishment of literacy centers to empower individuals through education, and the support of seminary studies for numerous aspiring leaders. This ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to faith, education, and community development, enriching lives and fostering spiritual growth across continents.

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Washington Presbytery supports the mission project for the Haitian community of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi through prayer and funding.

We acknowledge the deadly humanitarian crisis in Haiti, characterized by political instability, gang violence, and economic devastation. As people of faith, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. Washington Presbytery explicitly denounces all violent, racist, and xenophobic speech and actions against immigrants in the United States. Together, we stand in solidarity with the Haitian community in Charleroi, affirming our commitment to justice, compassion, and support at this crucial time.

July 2025 Updates and Ways to Help

This Child Here, Inc. is a Validated Ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that helps families in Ukraine affected by the war. Their work involves providing food, organizing youth and children's activities like sports, music, and art, and offering programs led by mental health professionals. Through these efforts, summer camps, and a supportive community, they provide therapy for families dealing with trauma. Last fall, Rev. Robert Gamble, Executive Director of This Child Here, Inc., visited Washington Presbytery to share his experiences in Ukraine and discuss how our presbytery can assist this mission.

July 2025 Update From Rev. Robert Gamble

The Missional Outreach Committee (MOC) of Washington Presbytery has taken the lead in spearheading a variety of meaningful mission projects that specifically benefit active military personnel and their families, all of which are generously supported by the dedicated member churches within our presbytery. Among these impactful projects have been various initiatives, including donations to USO airport lounges, book drives, and other vital mission work that enriches the lives of those who serve our country. For more detailed information on our current projects and the many ways you can support those efforts, we encourage you to reach out to our office directly.

Hope for the Homeless. City Mission, a Christ-centered rehabilitative homeless shelter, facilitates transformation by providing food, shelter, case management, biblical based counseling, and life-changing programming. Their mission is dedicated to restoring the whole person through a Christ center approach that expresses God’s love for them.

The goal of City Mission is to help each person to move from a life in crisis to a thriving life that is achieved through their broad spectrum of services and connections to community resources to ensure sustained recovery leading to independent living.