The Presbytery of Ohio Valley News and Announcements

Big Tent Registration is Now Open

Update 6/13/2013:

The Mission Council of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages pastors and other congregational leaders to attend the Big Tent, and will reimburse the cost of registration, up to $295 per person. All minister members of presbytery, as well as church members or church staff who have been endorsed by their sessions, are eligible for this scholarship. To receive your reimbursement, please register online and forward your email confirmation to the presbytery office. Those who register by regular post may mail a copy of their completed forms to the presbytery office.

August 1-3, 2013, in Louisville

Discover a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that is more exciting, more faithful, and more diverse than you have ever imagined. Big Tent will inspire you and make you proud to be a Presbyterian. The event will be celebratory, diverse, and participatory, with intergenerational activities.

Under one roof, the 2013 Big Tent will combine 10 national Presbyterian conferences and a single theme: “Placing God’s First Things First” (Matt. 6:33–34). It will take place August 1–3 at the Kentucky International Convention Center and nearby hotels in downtown Louisville.

Registration is Now Open

Register Now

  • Register as a participant in the Big Tent
  • Register for one of the pre- or post- conferences
  • Register a child/youth for one of the Big Tent children and youth programs.
  • Purchase a ticket for Big Tent dinners (Thursday and/or Friday) or for the National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference luncheon or dinner

If you cannot register on-line, you may complete a registration form and mail or fax it to the G.A. Meeting Service. (PDF)

For the event schedule and more information, go to The Big Tent page of the PC(USA) website.