Presbyterian College

Founded in 1880 and operating its first 25 years under the sponsorship of the Clinton First Presbyterian Church, PC officially became the Presbyterian College of South Carolina in 1904 with the synod’s vote to assume ownership. By 1909, Presbyterian College offered a curriculum leading to a B.A. degree, post-graduate work for the M.A., and a B.S. degree. Today Presbyterian College stands proudly as a nationally-ranked, comprehensive liberal arts institution known for its exceptional academic programs, a transformative learning experience, and service to the community. More than 95 percent of the faculty have terminal degrees, and six PC professors have been named South Carolina Professor of the Year. PC offers more than 90 majors, minors, and special programs, eight pre-professional programs, and three graduate programs. 

There is a Savannah Presbytery Scholarship for Presbyterian College available to students who are members of churches in Savannah Presbytery. 

Thornwell Home for the Children

Founded in 1875, Thornwell is a diverse non-profit ministry across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to heal, strengthen, and empower children and families. Thornwell aligns with child welfare agencies to prevent child abuse and neglect, build up and reunite families, and support healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ. Thornwell serves to prevent child abuse and neglect, to build up and reunite families, and to support healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ.

There is a Savannah Presbytery Medical Endowment to assist Thornwell in providing medical and psychological care to children in it care.  Donors may give to Fund Number 600565.

Dogwood Acres Conference Center, Chipley FL

Dogwood Acres is a 501c3 non-profit camp, conference, and retreat center located in Chipley, FL. Dogwood Acres is a 457-acre camp developed and supported by the Presbytery of Florida.  The property includes pristine forests, freshwater streams, abundant wildlife, 7 miles of hiking trails, a pool, a swimming and canoeing lake, a low-ropes Challenge Course, an archery range, a slingshot range, an ax-throwing range, a basketball court, a beach-style volleyball court, a tent camping area, and ten comfortable climate-controlled retreat cabins for up to 80 people.

Our Presbytery offers a complete Summer Camp program for children and youth, grades 2-12, during June and July. The camp also provides an ideal setting for group gatherings, such as retreats, workshops, outdoor education, worship services, team-building, and other special events throughout the rest of the year.

Columbia Theological Seminary

Columbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and a community of theological inquiry, leadership development, and formation for ministry in the service of the church of Jesus Christ.

Columbia Theological Seminary exists to educate and nurture faithful, imaginative, and effective leaders for the sake of the church and the world.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crisis and catastrophic event.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour of Sharing, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts.

Presbyterian Church (USA)

We are a church that values relationship building: among commissioners, within committees, in communities throughout the denomination, and with ecumenical and interfaith partners.

We are a church that aspires to empower all voices and privileges none: seeking consensus whenever possible while providing space for mutual discernment and practice, exploring revisions to the Book of Order and Standing Rules, and supporting minority participation in every way, from technical support to leadership development.

We are a church that sparks radical reconciliation: acknowledging our past, seeking community partners across the denomination, and offering easily accessible and effective resources for all Presbyterians, especially Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Ruling Elders.

We are a church that aspires to connect and collaborate more than simply through a biannual meeting: cultivating two-year General Assembly Commissioner commitment, impacting the surrounding community in a lasting way beyond the economic impact of a large gathering, and incubating innovative and creative ministries.

We are a church that better serves the 21st-century PC(USA): agile decision making, leaner and more flexible national structure that clarifies institutional leadership and roles, and more technically and interactively proficient, clear, current, and compelling communications to the denomination and throughout the world.