We would like to thank Alma College for once again being wonderful hosts for our June stated meeting. Here are some items that were mentioned at the meeting that we would like to highlight.

We heard a report from the Mission Coordinating Committee that included an update on the changes that have taken place with the denomination's Mission Co-Worker program. We also watched a video from our own Rev. Cathy Chang and her husband Juan Lopez.

Rev. Cathy Chang and Juan Lopez entered mission service from our Presbytery 10 years ago and are now ending their service as Mission Co-workers. View this video from our recent Presbytery meeting to see their greetings and summary of their ministry, as well as their future plans.

To find more information about the Global Ecumenical Liaisons, to read Cathy and Juan's recent newsletters, or to find Cathy's contact information, please click here.

For access to the Mission Coordinating Committee's presentation at our recent Presbytery meeting about the changes in World Mission/Global Engagement and what it means for supporting congregations, please click here. (MCC report begins at about the 5:30 mark.)

We have added a PowerPoint presentation that could not be shown at the meeting but gives a nice overview of the changes with World Mission. We have added both the original PowerPoint document and a PDF version in case you don't have PP or just want an easy way to print it.

The minutes of the meeting are now available and may be found on the Presbytery Meetings page of our website.

Everyone was invited to attend the NEXT Church National Gathering in Grand Rapids in November. Council has generously approved granting the first 20 people who attend a $200 discount on registration. Please see the next article for complete details.

EXCITING NEWS: Council has approved a $200 grant for the first 20 people from the presbytery who would like to attend NEXT Church! This is for the full registration fee option only and you MUST use a code at registration. Email Staci Percy at spercy@presbylh.org to obtain the code PRIOR to registering. This code is for anyone from the presbytery who would like to attend: Clergy, CREs, Ruling Elders, congregational leaders, etc.

We are excited to announce a NEXT Church National Gathering taking place in Grand Rapids, Michigan from November 11-14, 2025. We will gather at Westminster Presbyterian Church, thanks to the generosity and hospitality of their congregation and staff. During the gathering, leaders from all across the Church will learn alongside those asking similar questions, naming the very real/pressing challenges, and hoping to uncover strategies to bring about wholeness as we do the work ahead. Our time together will create the space to cultivate individual and communal transformation.

2025/2027 Book of Order

This book is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This volume contains the Foundations of Presbyterian Polity, the Form of Government, the Directory for Worship, and the Church Discipline. Additional information is provided to the reader through the inclusion of Received Ecumenical Statements of Guidance and Articles of Agreement.

Join others in ordering the newest edition of the Book of Order at the price of $10.00 each.  

You will be notified when the books have arrived and arrangements for pick up or delivery can be made at that time. They will also be available for pick up at the September presbytery meeting.

Orders must be received in the Presbytery Office by August 21, 2025. Unfortunately, there are no cancellations after August 21, 2025.

All orders must be pre-paid.



Contact Rose Onan at ronan@presbylh.org or 989-372-0494 with any questions.

Presbyterian Planning Calendar 2025-2026

It's that time of year again when the presbytery will be placing an order for planning calendars in order to take advantage of the bulk pricing.

This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders. Includes lectionary for Sundays and special days, liturgical days, liturgical colors, resource information for PC(USA) programmatic emphases, updated synod, presbytery and Presbyterian Mission Agency staff directories, color foldout synod/presbytery and world maps.

Cost per calendar is $11.50 and all orders must be pre-paid. Payment is needed by July 23, 2025. Unfortunately, there are no cancellations after this date.

New Orientation: The calendar grid is now vertical instead of horizontal and will span across two pages for double the writing space for personal dates and notes.

You will be notified when the calendars have arrived (expected around mid-August) and arrangements for pick up or delivery can be made at that time. They will also be available for pick up at the September presbytery meeting.

We have been made aware that starting October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive support updates or free software updates. 

The Presbytery Office computers will be updated in early June to Windows 11. We highly recommend reading the article in the link below for more information.

Midland-Memorial is offering a Grief Recovery Group this summer. It meets weekly on Wednesdays from June 4 to July 23 at 6:30 p.m. 

All who are experiencing any type or stage of grief – including death, job loss, divorce, health issues, caregiving, and other issues and losses – are welcome. Facilitator Nan Spence, RN, LPC, MA Th, from Catholic Family Services, leads discussions on the nature of the grief process, recognizing and validating losses, coping with anger and depression, handling holidays and anniversaries, grieving and one’s relationship with God, dealing with guilt and forgiveness, and redefining self.

This offering is free, group size is limited, and registering beforehand takes place through MPC’s office at 989.835.6759 or info@mempres.org.

The Synod of the Covenant has several dates for Boundary Training in 2025.

NOTE: Space in each session is very limited and is shared with all of the presbyteries in the Synod. Please sign up ASAP to reserve a spot. There is no cost to you.

Registration is up and available now for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, provided by LeaderWise. This is our Boundaries Training offering for 2025 and complies with G-3.0106. Here is the registration link for you to share with your presbyteries: Synod of the Covenant — LeaderWise. 

The dates are as follows:

• September 17 and 18 6:00 to 8:30 pm
• October 9 and 10 9:00 to 11:30 am