Presbytery of Blackhawk

MINI-CONNECTIONS

January 27, 2023

February 7 Evening Assembly Meeting on Zoom


Please join us for the first assembly meeting of 2023 - Tuesday, February 7, beginning at 5:30 pm on zoom (only). In an effort to involve lay members who have daytime commitments, this once-a-year evening meeting attempts to reach them, so please take a moment to invite anyone in your church who may be interested in finding out what Presbytery is all about. Non-voting visitors are always welcome!


First time attendees are invited to join the meeting at 5:15 for a special welcome and orientation - they will go to their own breakout room. Others can also login early to chat before gaveled to order. The docket and other meeting reports can be found on the website - contact the office if you have not received login information.


The meeting will feature greetings from Rev. Ruth Santana Grace, General Assembly Co-Moderator, worship, on overview of the process for voting on the amendments to the Book of Order, small group discussion, commissioning new pastors report highlights and other business.

REGISTER TODAY!

The offering received as part of the worship service will be for Youth Retreats. Blackhawk and Stronghold, in partnership, had a successful fall retreat and are now gearing up for the popular Confirmation Retreat in February (see below). Your gifts help to defray expenses, so costs to participants and adult leaders remain as low as possible. You can donate online or send us a check.


Contact us if you have questions.

RESOURCES:

Lenten Devotions from Outlook "Examen: Inward work for outward living"


Lenten Resource Guide from PCUSA Store


New units from the Follow Me curriculum including "Love God, Neighbor, Enemy" - Perfect for Lent!


The Current
Blackhawk Prayer Calendar
can be found on our website.

CONFIRMATION CAMP 

FEBRUARY 10-12, 2023

Stronghold Castle

  

Stronghold is offering a retreat for confirmation class members to join with youth and leaders from other churches on group projects, teambuilding, and worship. They will provide experienced leadership to guide participants through a balanced weekend of spiritual, academic, and physical components.


Click to learn more

Breaking the Myth of

Presbyterian Fear of the "E" Word:

A Leader Formation Webinar for

Elders and Deacons


February 23, 2023; 6:00 – 7:30 pm (central)

Registration Deadline February 15, 2023 - REGISTER HERE

Please note the IRS mileage rate for 2023 has increased to $0.655 /mile.



CALENDAR


Presbytery Meeting


Tuesday, February 7, 2023

5:30 pm

Zoom only

PER CAPITA


The per capita assessment for:

2023 is $42.00


Church payments are posted monthly on the website

Visit our website: blackhawkpresbytery.org
Presbytery of Blackhawk
Our Vision and Values
     Grounded in the biblical image for human community, as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, we challenge and support congregations to be thriving faith communities by facilitating competent leadership and resourcing to energize ministry and mission.
     As Christians, guided by the principles of love, trust, open communication, and genuine relationships, we value each other as sisters and brothers in faith in all our varied theological understandings. Therefore, we relish respectful discussions of differing opinions as a necessary part of discerning the will of God.
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