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Women 4-February-1997 
97064 
 
         Financial Aid Offered for Churchwide Gathering  
                       of Presbyerian Women 
 
                          by Kathy Copas 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- Presbyterian pastors, Christian educators, and 
inquirers/candidates for ministry who are serving congregations of  300 
members or less may be eligible for some special financial help to attend 
the 1997 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women. The gathering is 
scheduled for July 9-13 in Louisville.  
 
     According to Pat Shields of Cut Bank, Montana, chair of the Churchwide 
Gathering Planning Team, the Financial Aid for Studies Office in the 
National Ministries Division has agreed to provide a total of up to $10,000 
in continuing education funds to help those who need a financial boost to 
attend the Gathering.  
 
          "This expression of support emphasizes what Presbyterian Women 
have known all along---that one of the Churchwide Gathering's greatest 
strengths is in nurturing faith development and acting as a real center for 
strong educational and spiritual support for ministry. We're delighted that 
this money will help ministers and other congregational leaders who may not 
otherwise have been able to attend," Shields said. 
 
     Shields hopes the money will allow approximately 20-25 persons to have 
some or all of their Gathering expenses met.  
 
          Those interested in applying for assistance need to do so by 
March 15, 1997. For more information or an application form, contact the 
office of Presbyterian Women, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 
40202-1396; phone (502) 569-5844.           

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