JUNE NEWSLETTER | 2023

Meet Elissa Bailey!

We’re getting to know presbytery leaders from around the synod. This month, meet Elissa Bailey!

Elissa is not only the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Great Rivers, but she also serves as stated clerk to another presbytery in another synod at the same time!

Click here to learn about Elissa's call and the resource she recommends for all stated clerks.

Whitewater Valley is looking for their next lead presbyter!

Whitewater Valley Presbytery seeks an innovative, hope-filled Transitional Lead Presbyter to guide our presbytery through ever-changing times. We seek a culturally proficient individual who will equip and resource our leaders; co-create more diversity and inclusion; and facilitate greater connections throughout the presbytery.

View our MIF for more details and a full job description.

The deadline for submitting PIFs and supplemental answers is July 27!

New Synod Grant Program to Support Rest and Renewal

On June 2, the synod convened a special meeting to consider a recommendation from the Synod Council to create a grant program to support rest and renewal for ministers and commissioned pastors within the bounds of the Synod of Lincoln Trails.

The motion was approved and the synod will establish a committee to undertake this work. This committee will determine eligibility; develop an application process; and award grants to those seeking funding. Grant awards will come from the Rise Up Fund.

Covenant Gathering

July 9-14, 2023

Geneva Center in Indiana & Online

Click here to learn more and register.

Be part of RE-Creation with friends of differing generations, backgrounds, and identities as we stitch a community together around God's recreating energy.

Participatory, creative, and engaging worship, art, food and conversation, led by Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson, and Margaret Mwale, of Self-Development of People, an effort of the Presbyterian Church (USA) recreating community in places of poverty by investing in hope and the people experiencing impoverishment, themselves.

Newsletter Submissions

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Put it in the Synod E-News!

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SOLT is looking forward to launching two new coaching initiatives later this year: A Coaching Summit and Retirement Small Group Coaching.

We don’t have dates set, but want to start a list of those who are interested. Click here to learn more and sign up for more information.

Regarding Ruling Elders

This month's column explores how we take part in the common life and worship of a congregation.

Click here to read more.

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