May 14, 2026

Please register by Tuesday, 5/19/2026

INVITATION TO THE JUNE 2nd

ASSEMBLY MEETING

Please register & also forward to the Ruling Elder- Commissioner, elected by your Session, to represent your congregation.

Dear Friends,

I am excited to invite you to our next Presbytery Assembly Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10 am (EST) / 9 am (CST). We will gather in person at the First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, Indiana.

In place of a traditional proclamation of the Word, this June’s assembly worship will invite us into a more participatory rhythm. Guided by a set of questions, we will gather in small groups for conversation and reflection, creating space for each voice to be heard, before returning to the larger body to share insights more broadly. Together, we will continue to explore our presbytery’s theme, “Arise and Shine: Holding Firm Christ’s Light Amid Injustice,” grounded in Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you,” trusting that Christ’s light is revealed not only in proclamation, but in the shared wisdom of the community.

We will also commission the Commissioners to the 227th General Assembly, along with the Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) and Theological Student Advisory Delegate (TSAD). I encourage each of you to extend an invitation to your respective congregational leaders to attend the Assembly meeting and offer their blessing as these delegates begin this important and sacred journey.

Following lunch, we’re offering two opportunities for meaningful interaction.

Congregations that have received a prior invitation to attend will gather for communion celebration training and we’ll have a celebration of some of our presbytery’s authors. Plan to linger and speak with our authors and purchase their books and have them signed!

Peace!

Ruling Elder Dal Kwon, PWV Moderator

The password-protected document(s)will be provided by the Presbytery office (on 5/26/2026) when you register by Tuesday, 5/19/2026.

In Person - ONLY

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am (ET) / 9:00 am (CT)

@ First Presbyterian Church,

215 E Lincoln Ave, Goshen IN 46528

Please register by Tuesday, 5/19/2026,

by clicking HERE

so we may provide you the documents link.

LUNCH provided by Bradley (All Hearts Catering), Ligonier

Buffet meal: Smoked brisket, fresh green beans, southern potato salad, dessert

Gluten-free, Vegan option: Roasted cabbage wedges served over succotash

Drinks: lemonade, water and coffee

*All Hearts will not be using tree nuts or oils in their preparation of food.

COST: $15 (Please check box to add $00.80 when using PayPal)

Please note, if a lunch is ordered and you are unable to attend the Assembly meeting or leave before lunch, please contact the PWV office to arrangement for payment / reimbursement of your lunch order reservation ($15).

Advanced payments for Lunch is preferred.

By Credit/Debit Card. Click below on the 'Make a Difference-Donate' button or
Scanning the QR Code and select the 'Lunch' designation or
Send your lunch payment to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley ~ PO Box 225 ~ Rochester, IN 46975, noting Assembly Lunch in the memo.

Payment at the door;

Cash payment (in exact amount, please) or by Check.

There are multiple ways of giving to the Pentecost offering.

Day of Assembly (by cash or by check), or
Click on the 'Make a Difference-Donate' button below, or
Scan the QR-Code, or
Send your donation to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley ~ PO Box 225 ~ Rochester, IN 46975, by check with Pentecost Offering in the memo.

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

Pianist Position

First Presbyterian Church of Portage

6225 Lute Road, Portage, Indiana,

is in need of a pianist for Sunday morning worship services at 11 am.

If you or someone you know might be interested, call 219-762-4914 to leave a message or email at firstpresportage@gmail.com

Office hours: Thursday, 9am-2pm.

Sunday, May 17th and

Sunday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm (CT)

First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer

220 N. Cullen St., Rensselaer, IN 47978

All are invited! Please read before each session.

Ruling Elder Kathy Staddon, will lead a discussion on Anne Lamott's little book on what, for her, are the three essential prayers. Anne is a maverick Presbyterian with a compelling life story. Humor mixed with valuable insights to make us think!

FREE - Hymnals

Sing! a new creation

South Bend, First PC has hymnals for FREE.

Contact Wendy Henry, Executive Assistant at South Bend, FPC at whenry@fpcsouthbend.org with questions.

Upcoming Boundary Training

Sponsored by the Synod of Lincoln Trails for all 8 presbyteries

and provided at no cost. Register Early!

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
Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9am-3pm (CT), In-Person

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

Lunch will be provided
Register HERE (for both dates)
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.

Radical Hospitality

We believe God is inviting us to be people of Radical Hospitality. Each year, we gather as an intergenerational community of faith for worship, creativity, recreation, and learning around a theme.

Welcoming our 2026 Collaborator Amanda Ark

As Outreach and Youth Specialist with First Presbyterian Church Bowling Green (Ohio) where she works in cross-cultural education, community outreach, and advocacy—especially with organizations like The Cocoon, BGO Pride, and La Conexión. We look forward to learning from, and growing with one another.

July 9 - 13th, 2026

For: Adults, Youth & Children

Location: Lourdes University, Sylvania OH

Location Change

After the closing of Geneva Center, where we have gathered for a decade, we are excited to be returning to a college campus for gathering 2026.

Give with a Purpose

Click HERE to explore the Presbyterian Giving Catalog

5/17/1981 - The Rev. Dr. Maria Lolita Rutland, Retired
5/21/1972 - The Rev. Carol McDonald, Retired

OPEN SEARCHES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, Camden - MDP for Installed Pastor
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, Camden - MDP for Commissioned Pastor
Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church, Crawfordsville - MDP for Installed Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Goshen - MDP for Installed Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Goshen - MDP for Commissioned Pastor
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Installed Pastor
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Commissioned Pastor

Prayers for the Rev. David Lawrence, Auburn Presbyterian Church. David was injured in a bicycling accident on 4/24 and is recovering from surgery.

Prayers of the Presbytery

Let us pray:

Faithful God, empower pastors for your ministry, and help them bear witness to their faith in the Living Lord as they strive to help glorify your name through shared witness. Amen.

Prayer from the Mission Yearbook, PC(USA)

We are thankful for the ministry and service of First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville.

Holy God, we pray for world peace in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We pray for countries to find diplomatic solutions that will bring harmony between nations. We pray for wars to end. We give thanks for your promise that one day there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.