In 2006, the need-based financial aid funds were exhausted by March.  By that time over $1,000,000 had been distributed to students. Looking forward to the fall of 2006, some 22 students either have had to postpone seminary or have had to take out student loans from other sources. 

While this information pertains to Pittsburgh, similar situations face students in each of the other nine Presbyterian Seminaries.  The funding of Theological Education by the congregations in the Seattle Presbytery is very important to the students.  Rembember TEF as the year draws to a close.  Remit TEF contributions, clearly marked, to the Presbytery office for accurate forwarding to the Central Receiving Agency.

At the Sept. 18 presbytery meeting, The Rev. Chuck Jenner reported on the Theological Education Fund and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following congregations for their commitment and support:
Redmond 
White River
Summit Avenue 
Wedgwood
First Bellevue 
Rose Hill
Wallingford 
Japanese
Madrona 
Northminster
Rainier Beach 
St. Andrew
Woodland Park 
Vashon
Inglewood 
Overlake Park
Newport 
Sammamish
Lake Burien 
Presbytery of Seattle