August 29, 2024

‘As the body of Christ, we have unique resources and connections that we can share’

Synod of the Covenant webinar gives insight to community partnerships churches can form

by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service

LOUISVILLE — Last week, Tim Pollock, Commissioned Ruling Elder and Commissioned Pastor Coordinator for the Synod of the Covenant, offered a webinar full of ideas on extending ministry networks to municipal and nonprofit agencies. Watch the hour-long broadcast here.

People on the call shared innovative ideas for how their churches are partnering with schools, local government, food pantries, service organizations and other entities to better serve their communities.

About the 2024 Season of Peace

September 8th – October 6th

Welcome to the 2024 Season of Peace. This year’s reflections highlight the lives of Presbyterians who have worked to advance peace and justice.

Every fall, the Presbyterian Church’s Peacemaking Program extends an invitation to join with people of faith from around the country and the world for A Season of Peace, a month-long pilgrimage designed to deepen the pursuit of peace for congregations, small groups, families, and individuals. This season is a time of growth, encouragement, challenge, inspiration, and education which invites you to consider your own relationship to peacemaking and justice.

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Are text messages more your thing?

If text messages are more your speed, consider signing up for a daily text message featuring a prayer of peace. Each day during A Season of Peace (Sept. 8–Oct. 6, 2024), you will be texted the prayer from our A Season of Peace email devotional. This is a great option if you want a simple prayer each day for peace.

AN INVITATION to LEARN MORE

Guided by Our Confessions

How has your faith and ministry been impacted by the Book of Confessions? In what ways are you "continually guided by our confessions," as we promise to be in our ordination vows? If you're interested in exploring these foundational documents of the Presbyterian Church, register for this 10-12 week fall Zoom class facilitated by Joel Moody, one of the pastors at Sunnyside in South Bend.

We'll meet for an hour on Sunday evenings (beginning on September 8) and learn about the history and content of these confessions together.

The PC(USA) brings to you Seasons of Peace resources.

From Special Offerings — Support the Peace & Global Witness Offering

As congregations receive the Peace & Global Witness Offering on World Communion Sunday, we recognize they do so with many concerns on their hearts for our siblings around the world. Climate change, violence and the refugee crisis in so many countries are humanitarian disasters of particular concern.

Learn More and Find Resources Here for the 2024 Season of Peace

Community Circle: Disability Inclusion

September 10, 2024, at 1-2 pm Eastern

This Community Circle will be an opportunity to talk about how to be more intentional to include people with disabilities in our faith communities so that all feel they belong. Rev. Sarah VanderZee McKenney and Rev. Deborah Huggins join us for this conversation as we explore concrete practices and learn about resources.

A New Kind of Stewardship Campaign

This new book is ideal for those who must engage in one of the most uncomfortable tasks of their role: asking people for money. Tailored specifically for pastors and lay leaders navigating the delicate task of stewardship, this insightful book transcends the mundane "how" of giving to explore the profound "why" behind our acts of generosity.

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OPEN SEARCHES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

First Presbyterian Church, Huntington - MDP for Installed Pastor - More Information
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Installed Pastor - More Information
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Commissioned Pastor - More Information

Prayers of the Presbytery

God of all nations and circumstances, we give thanks for the startling ways by which you break into our lives. The future you plan for all people lies before us. May we continue to be showered with the grace needed to join with you in being a blessing to the world. In Christ’s peace. Amen.

Prayer from the Mission Yearbook

We pray today giving thanks for the ministry and service of the faithful at First Presbyterian Church of Lagrange.

Please pray for Susan Roselle and the Deer Creek Presbytery Church community as they mourn the recent loss of Susan's husband and their beloved pastor Rev. Harry Roselle who passed away on Sunday morning, August 25.

Please continue to pray for Kim McVay, wife of Commissioned Pastor Jene McVay, Lafayette, Elston Presbyterian Church, who is recovering from complications after brain surgery.

Please pray for RE Martha Flora, (Ligonier Presbyterian Church, Lay Pastor graduate, & PWV Volunteer) and family as they mourn the loss of Martha's husband Gerald Flora who passed away on Monday, August 26.

In the name of Jesus Christ, who is our peace and our hope, we pray. Amen.