April 16, 2026

Upcoming Boundary Training

Sponsored by the Synod of Lincoln Trails for all 8 presbyteries

and provided at no cost. Register Early!

The Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois will provide in-person Boundary Training on

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:30am-3:00pm (CT), In-Person

@ Copper Creek Church, 2202 Curtis Road, Champaign, IL

Lunch will be provided
Register HERE

The Presbytery of Chicago will provide in-person Boundary Training on

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 9am-3pm (CT), In-Person

@ Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 S Wiesbrook Rd, Wheaton, IL

Lunch will be provided
Register HERE
Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9am-3pm (CT), In-Person

@ Winnetka Presbyterian Church, 1255 Willow Road, Winnetka, IL

Lunch will be provided
Register HERE

Explore pastoral ministry and boundaries within communities of practice.
Discover essential approaches to healthy ministry.

This workshop satisfies the denominational boundary training requirements in G-3.0106.

The list has been updated!

With the closing of the First Presbyterian Church in Kouts there are still FREE treasures that need new homes to include: 12 foot pews (16 available), first aid kit, coffee pot, serving trays, coffee/tea supplies, pulpit, baptistry,

a child-sized table & chairs, air hockey table, kitchen items, microwave, piano and SO MANY more adoptable items.

If you would like to receive a copy of the extensive inventory list of all items, please contact the presbytery office at info@ourpresbytery.org

Does your church have a project?

Need some money? - Apply for a grant!

The Ministry and Outreach Team of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley is seeking congregations to spread the word and love of Christ by offering grants for innovative and meaningful projects and programs like:

Elkhart, First - Basketball League
South Bend, First - Living Matthew Project
Michigan City, First - Cultivating Faith at Home Project
Mishawaka, First - Guns to Garden Project
Auburn PC - Friends Table

Contact Gwynn Wills, Moderator of the Ministry and Outreach Team of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley, at gwills6735@me.com with questions.

The grant application and process can be found on the Presbytery of Wabash Valley website by clicking here: https://www.ourpresbytery.org/ministry-outreach-team

Gwynn Wills, Moderator - Ministry and Outreach Team

“When did we see you struggling?”

Matthew 25 reminds us of the expectation that when we serve our neighbors, we are serving Christ himself.

Photo: Newton County Coroner's Office

PDA (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) assists communities around the country and around the globe in recuperating from natural and non-natural disaster. PDA is present in our own community right now. The recovery will take months and possibly years from the powerful EF-3 tornado that hit Lake Village.

Food donations may be delivered to Lake Village Presbyterian Church, 9412 N 3000 W in Lake Village, daily from 10 am-6 pm central time.
Cleaning supplies may be delivered to the Lake Village Community Center.
Those wishing to volunteer their time should contact LaSalle Fish and Wildlife at (219) 992-3019.

Monetary donations for Lake Village may be sent to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley, PO Box 225, Rochester IN 46975, or contributed through One Great Hour of Sharing. If you have donations but cannot deliver them to Lake Village, please contact the presbytery office and we will arrange for pick-up.

Thank you for responding to your neighbors in great need.

~ Jennifer Burns Lewis, Visioning and Connecting Leader, Presbytery of Wabash Valley

9th Interfaith Prayer Vigil

Multi-faith Clergy and People of Faith

Miami Correctional Facility- Bunker Hill, Indiana

Monday, April 27th at 2pm

You are invited to join clergy, congregational leaders and people of faith from around the state of Indiana at the 9th Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil for our immigrant neighbors. Monday, April 27th at 2pm at the Miami Correctional Facility (US 31N). The location and date have been approved by the Indiana Department of Corrections. 2:00pm at the Miami Correctional Facility near Bunker Hill, IN.

We continue to be deeply concerned about the state of the prison and its continued use to detain immigrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This concern has only deepened with the recent death of Lorth Sim, a Cambodian immigrant being held in detention at Miami at the time of his death.
This public prayer witness will call our elected leaders to pursue transparency, accountability, and policies rooted in justice and compassion.
This gathering will include readings, songs, prayers, and statements from across faith traditions calling for dignity and justice for immigrants and refugees.
We will stand in prayerful solidarity with the immigrant communities and call attention to the urgent need for humane treatment of all people.

For more information, contact:

Rev Matt Landry: matt.landry@inumc.org

Rev. Chris Lantz: chris.lantz@inumc.org

Rev. Matt Swisher: matt.swisher@inumc.org

Impact Of USAID Cuts on HIV in Malawi

HIV Progress at Risk

Decades of progress in reducing HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are now under threat as community based programs are scaled back or eliminated.Your gift can help us bridge the gap by supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs across Malawi, equipping communities with knowledge, resources, and hope. Donations may be sent to: Malawi Matters, PO Box 11694, South Bend IN 46601.

Prayers of the Presbytery

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus, thank you for inviting all of us to participate in your mission. Guide our congregations as we disciple giving them opportunities to see your work in and through them in the world. Amen.

Prayer from the Mission Yearbook, PC(USA)

We are thankful for the ministry and service of A Work-in-Progress Faith Community, Lafayette.

Lord ~

Are we focused on what is happening to the people within our congregation?
We expect that people are going to give — not just on Sunday mornings but when their pledge envelopes roll around, but is that right?
Let us communicate, identify and clearly understand campaign principles, goals and objectives.
Teach us to develop a strategy to plainly and meaningfully communicate.

Job Opening:

Central Presbyterian Church

Lafayette, Indiana

Position: Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Pastor

Status: Part-time, start 20 hrs p.w.

Email resume to:

Rev. William Reinowski @ wil@centralpreschurch.org

Mail resume to:

Central Presbyterian Church,

31 N. 7th Street

Lafayette, IN 47901

First-ever PCGN at Copper Creek Church

in Champaign, Illinois

Tuesday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25, which will cover lunch and hospitality

This gathering is designed to cultivate relationships and equip leaders who care deeply about faithful growth in both faith and numbers in the PC(USA).

REGISTRATION LINK FOR PCGN ONE-DAY

Over the past ten years, Copper Creek has grown from a second campus of a local Presbyterian congregation into a chartered church with a beautiful facility and a growing ministry. Go to https://coppercreekchurch.org to learn more about Copper Creek Church.

Corrected version of the Liturgical Calendar Cling

from PC(USA) Special Offerings

If you have a liturgical calendar cling from the Churchwide Special Offerings, the dates for the World Communion Offering are incorrect. Please accept our apology for this error. Note the correct dates, Sept. 6–Oct. 4, on your cling or Download the Corrected Calendar Cling .

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Book of Order requires that “all councils shall adopt and implement the following policies: a sexual misconduct policy, a harassment policy, a child, youth, and adults with vulnerabilities protection policy, and an antiracism policy. Each council’s policy shall include requirements for boundary training which includes the topic of sexual misconduct, and child sexual abuse prevention training for its members at least every thirty-six months.” (G 3.0106).

Samples of child protection policies are available for review through the presbytery office as your session updates its policy. The presbytery office can assist your session or church office in applying for background checks as well. Please contact the presbytery office (info@ourpresbytery.org) for more information.

Attn: BOP Members

Calling all Clergy Women

When: April 16, 23, 30, all 2:00-3:30 pm (ET)

Women encounter a unique set of financial challenges throughout their lives —

Join us this April for an impactful and informative webinar series designed to help women understand these financial dynamics and gain the insights they need to make confident, informed decisions. Featuring professional speakers from the financial and healthcare industries, the series brings together holistic perspectives on money, relationships, health, identity, and spiritual balance.