Midwest Call Finder to Launch in Spring 2024 March 5, 2024 Thanks to generous financial support from the Synod of Lincoln Trails, congregations and Presbyterian-related entities in the synod will be able to post positions for ministry and church-related service on the Midwest Call Finder. This new search instrument will help connect congregations seeking pastors and staff with those answering the call to service in the church (this […] |
Our Father: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer March 5, 2024 Our Father: A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer by Pepper Choplin. Sunday June 2, at 4:00 pm in the Washington High School Auditorium. Practices will begin on Thursday, April 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, Indiana. |
The Smock Foundation has a new website, and new online applications for grants! February 28, 2024 The Smock Foundation is pleased to announce that it now has its own website! This will make it much easier for churches and individuals to apply. You can learn more about the Foundation, requirements for different kinds of grants and apply directly without needing to establish an account or log in. |
The PC(USA)’s Disability Concerns Consultants help people overcome barriers to full participation in church February 13, 2024 Small, dedicated group draws gratitude for understanding inclusivity issues by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service Original Article: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/the-pcusas-disability-concerns-consultants-help-people-overcome-barriers-to-full-participation-in-church/ LOUISVILLE — If the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)’s cadre of Disability Concerns Consultants had a motto, it might be “We are small but mighty.” That’s how Hunter Steinitz, an elder at Riverview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, describes the […] |
Taking the ‘plunge’ to improve basic sanitation and hygiene worldwide February 13, 2024 Indiana youth group uses lighthearted approach to address serious health issue through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog by Emily Enders Odom, Mission Communications | Special to Presbyterian News Service ST. LOUIS — Although ballplayers have been swinging since ancient times — whether with bats, rackets, hands or clubs — recorded history is strangely silent about plungers. […] |
Israel-Palestine resource page created February 13, 2024 The Presbyterian Mission Agency created a landing page devoted to resources addressing the war in Gaza and the Middle East. The comprehensive list of resources include church policies, multi-media pieces, advocacy opportunities, partner voices in the region, and more. Click Here to Learn More |
Soul of a Pastor Retreat February 13, 2024 As pastors, we understand the investment you make in others and the many facets of ministry that demand your attention each day. What is often missing from the list of needs is the time and attention needed for your soul's health and well-being. Is it time for you to give yourself the critical gift of devoted time away for rest, renewal, and re-imagining life and ministry from the place of a healthy soul? |
Women of Easter February 7, 2024 Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Lincoln Trails invites you to our 2024 Lenten Series: Women of Easter, a three-part Zoom session at 6:30pm CT/ 7:30pm ET on Tuesdays during Lent. |
Virtual Women’s Retreat – January 20th, 2024 January 4, 2024 Wisdom For The Seasons of Life: What I Wish I Had Known January 20th, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm As the seasons change, so do the challenges and opportunities that come with them. In recognition of this, we are delighted to invite you to this virtual women's retreat. Come together to explore the wisdom we gain from God and one another as we navigate this current season of our lives with greater ease and a stronger sense of purpose. |
POV Office Closed 12/22/23 – 1/2/24 December 21, 2023 During the holidays, the presbytery office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd through Monday, January 1st. The office will reopen at 9:00 am on January 2, 2024. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
Humanitarian Response in Israel/Palestine December 21, 2023 We have witnessed the millions of people caught in the middle of the devastating conflict between the government of Israel and Hamas. This is a dire humanitarian crisis and the loss of human life is unimaginable. Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable, and supporting partners […] |
Support PDA’s response to Hawai‘i wildfires August 28, 2023 Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000165, which supports the church’s response to wildfires in the U.S. |
Resilient Woman Retreat Sponsored by Presbyterian Women July 26, 2023 We invite you to step away from the everyday, take a break and join us at the Resilient Woman retreat as we explore the stories of resilient women from the Bible, the enduring legacies they left behind, our own spiritual journeys and the impact they have made on the world. |
Wee Kirk Conference 2023 July 26, 2023 Wee Kirk Conference 2023 will be held October 16–18, 2023 at Montreat Conference Center. |
Festival Choir of Praise, June 24-25, 2023 May 31, 2023 UPDATE! — The registration deadline for the Festival Choir of Praise has been extended to June 4th. Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, Indiana is hosting a choir workshop on the campus of Vincennes University under the direction of renown composer, conductor, concert artist, and humorist Pepper Choplin on June 24-25, 2023. The Festival Choir of Praise […] |
Disaster Assistance is available from the US Small Business Administration May 10, 2023 Businesses, Homeowners, Renters, and Non-Profits are eligible for loans to repair/replace damage from the storms March 31/April 1st. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has trained, experienced customer service representatives at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located in Morgan County at the 4H Exhibition Building, 1749 Hospital Dr., Martinsville, IN 46151. The DRC is open […] |
First Presbyterian in Columbus presents Laws Lecture on 5/7/2023 April 13, 2023 First Presbyterian Columbus is honored to host the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President of Sojourners, as a Laws Lecture speaker Event Details: When: Sunday May 7th, 3:00 pm lecture Moderated Q&A with speaker and reception to follow Where: First Presbyterian Church, 512 Seventh Street, Columbus IN Speaker: Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, an […] |
Low Ropes Course Open House 4/24/2023 April 11, 2023 Hanover College is hosting a Low Ropes Course Open House on April 24th from 4-6 p.m. for interested churches and non-profits at Hanover College. The Open House will include tours of the facility for those who may be interested in using it in the future. For more information, contact Rev. Catherine Knott (knott@nullhanover.edu). |
Tornado Damage in Sullivan & Martinsville April 11, 2023 The following is adapted from the Prayers of the Presbytery announcement sent by the Rev. Susan McGhee on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Another news article, Tornadoes damage PC(USA) churches and destroy homes in the presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Arkansas, was published by PCUSA on 4/4/2023. In Sullivan, where the Rev. Dawn Black serves as pastor of First Presbyterian […] |
The Art of Transitional Ministry Training Event March 20, 2023 Register now for The Art of Transitional Ministry Training, Week I & II. May 22-26, 2023 at the beautiful Mercy Center, St. Louis, MO We live in a crazy time of transition in our churches and culture. Transitional Ministry Education is not limited to those presently engaged in or inquiring about transitional ministry. Anyone interested […] |