The Presbytery of Ohio Valley News and Announcements

Category: Youth

  • Invitation to a Curriculum Workshop

    The First Presbyterian Church in Mt Vernon, IL located in Southeast Illinois Presbytery will be hosting a new PCUSA children’s curriculum (Grace and Gratitude), and would like to open this invitation to the congregations of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley. When: Wednesday August 5th from 1-3pm Where: First Presbyterian Church of Mt Vernon 2424 Broadway St.…

  • Fall Conferences at PYOCA

    High School Conference – “Take the Challenge” This fall, Pyoca is hosting our first annual Pyoca High School Conference, and we want you to join us October 16 – 18th! Keynotes by Bruce Reyes Chow and worship/music with Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez make this weekend one for the books. More Info Here UKirk Regional Retreat for Kentucky/Indiana – October…

  • Youth Ministry Grant Initiative

    The Youth Ministry Grant Initiative (YMGI) is a program of the Center for Congregations. YMGI is for congregations wanting to develop new and sustainable youth programming opportunities for 6th through 12th graders in their own congregations that: reflect the congregation’s highest claims and commitments; and provide significant formational experiences for youth. This program includes financial…

  • The Confirmation Project

    The Confirmation Project

    The Confirmation Project seeks to learn the extent to which confirmation and equivalent practices (CEP) in five Protestant denominations in the United States are effective for strengthening discipleship in youth. Strengthening discipleship includes nurturing faith in Jesus Christ and facilitating youth encounters with Christian traditions (Scripture, creeds, confessions, and practices) to support lifelong Christian vocation. The five denominations…

  • The Event 2013 Is Coming!

    The Event 2013 Is Coming!

    Saturday August 17th 3:00-8:00pm At Camp Pyoca in Brownstown, IN Middle School and High School Youth (and their leaders, friends and parents) are invited to a fun filled afternoon. Enjoy a giant slip-n-slide, other inflatables and more in the afternoon and then get ready for a live concert by THE GREAT ROMANCE . Cost is…

  • Presbyterian Youth Triennium Prepares for more than 5,000 Participants

    Presbyterian Youth Triennium Prepares for more than 5,000 Participants

    Louisville Paul Seebeck Communications Ministry, Evangelism & Church Growth More than five thousand participants-5,241 as of July 9 and counting – will gather for this week’s 2013 Presbyterian Youth Triennium, held July 16-20 at Purdue University. “What a great thing, some five thousand Presbyterian youth getting a week of immersion in the faith community and…

  • Seminary News for April

    Rejoice over the ways in which today’s ministers and lay leaders are being formed, as reported in this electronic newsletter from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Theological Education. This edition highlights how the denomination’s 10 seminaries and two related institutions equip leaders who reflect the diversity of congregational cultures and spiritual experiences. Live into…