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A Field Guide to Presbyterian Congregations Who's Going Where and Why What do 50,000 worshipers in 523 PC(USA) congregations that participated in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey have to say? A lot of things you might not expect! This is their story. What did we learn? Presbyterian churches are profiled in four areas: Building Spiritual Connections spotlights worship and faith Building Inside Connections describes worshipers' activities within the congregation Building Outside Connections reveals how congregations and worshipers reach out to and serve those in the community Building Identity Connections shows who worshipers are and how they see their congregation's future Summary What Matters? Are you a Typical Presbyterian? Presbyterian Myth Traps Resources Copies of the Field Guide to Presbyterian Congregations are available for $7.50 each from the Research Services office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Call 1-888-728-7228 ext. 2040 to order. For information about the key findings from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey that included 300,000 worshiper in over 2,000 congregations, refer to A Field Guide to U.S. Congregations: Who's Going Where and Why. Proceeds from sales of the book go to a good cause -- the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)! Order online now from the publisher, Westminster John Knox Press.