
1,001 New Worshiping Communities
Our desire is for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to be part of a life-giving movement, giving birth to over 1,001 new worshiping communities. To do this, the General Assembly Mission Council, the Office of General Assembly and GA agencies seek to create conditions that will
- Allow our existing worshiping communities to flourish
- Create a movement, bubbling up from within rather than directed nationally, that will engage congregations and presbyteries together in fresh ways.
Discover our 1,001 vision. Read More.
See how this mission is coming to life: in Presbyterians Today and The Presbyterian Outlook.
A Yearning for deeper spiritual experiences and life purpose
As ministry conditions change the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a wonderful opportunity to nurture new worshiping communities responding to scripture’s calling and to an invitation from the Book of Order.

Dynamic Worshiping Communities
From church in a downtown restaurant open to the public, to transforming Los Angeles “into the “greatest city for Christ in America,” see how God is changing lives as Presbyterians engage in ministry in their neighborhoods. Read more
Also read stories about dynamic worshiping communities
Support is growing churchwide
Already diverse church leaders are getting behind the 1,001 vision. Some are even suggesting this number isn’t big enough!