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Presbytery of Redstone
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Logo of the Presbytery of Redstone
Classification Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Region Westmoreland, Fayette, Somerset, and Cambria Counties (modern)
Headquarters Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Origin September 19, 1781
Pigeon Creek, Pennsylvania

The Presbytery of Redstone is like a regional office for many Presbyterian churches. It helps guide and connect churches in parts of Western Pennsylvania. Think of it as a team that supports local church groups.

This group is part of the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It oversees churches in Westmoreland, Fayette, Somerset, and Cambria Counties. Its main office is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

In 2022, the Presbytery of Redstone worked with 67 local churches. These churches had a total of 8,249 members. It is also part of a bigger regional group called the Synod of the Trinity.

What is a Presbytery?

A presbytery is a way that Presbyterian churches organize themselves. It's a group of ministers and leaders from different churches. They work together to make decisions and support each other. This helps all the churches in an area stay connected.

How the Presbytery Works

The Presbytery of Redstone helps its churches in many ways. It makes sure churches follow the rules of the Presbyterian Church. It also helps new ministers get started. They work on projects that help the community. This includes things like helping people in need.

Where is the Presbytery of Redstone Located?

The Presbytery of Redstone covers several counties in Pennsylvania. These are Westmoreland, Fayette, Somerset, and Cambria Counties. You can see these areas on the map. The main office is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Presbytery of Redstone map
Counties in the Presbytery of Redstone are shown in blue. Other counties in the Synod of the Trinity are shown in red.

A Look at Its History

The Presbytery of Redstone has a long history. It was started on September 19, 1781. This happened in a place called Pigeon Creek, Pennsylvania. This means it has been serving churches for over 240 years! It has seen many changes over time.

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