It's Never Dull in Donegal

IN THIS EDITION: Summer Office Closure | Register for the Fall Pastors Retreat | Thank You for Praying for our GA Delegation | Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings |

Summer Office Closure

July 13-17, 2026

The Donegal Presbytery Office will be closed for a one-week summer recess from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. The office will reopen on Monday, July 20. In case of emergency, contact Acting COM Chair Diane DeSieno at dianedesieno@msn.com. All routine business will be addressed when the office reopens.

Registration is Open for the

Fall Pastors Retreat

Sunday, September 27 - Tuesday, September 29

The Welcoming Place, Akron, PA

All Donegal Presbytery Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Ruling Elder Pastors – whether actively serving or retired – are invited to join colleagues for a time of refreshment, fellowship, and learning!

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• Relationship-Building •

• Recreation & Rest •

• Worship & Prayer •

• Learning Time •

Cost: $50 per person

Scholarships are available.

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Tentative Schedule

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Check-In – 3:30 PM

Welcome & Introductions – 4:45 PM

Dinner – 5:00 PM

Opening Activities – 6:30 PM

Worship – 7:15 PM

Fellowship, Fun & Fire – 8:00 PM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Optional Early Morning Walk/Run

Breakfast – 7:30 AM

Morning Prayer – 8:30

Workshop – 9:00 AM

“Understanding Christian (Social) Action” by Dr. David Bronkema

Lunch – 12:00 PM

Recreation & Leisure

Cornhole Tournament
Guided Nature Treasure Hunt
Yoga
Crafts
Free time to relax

Dinner – 5:00 PM

Worship & Lord’s Supper – 6:30 PM

Fellowship, Fun & Fire – 7:30 PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Breakfast – 7:30 AM

Morning Prayer – 8:30 AM

Participants may continue to enjoy personal retreat time at The Welcoming Place.

Check-Out – 12:00 PM

After the retreat concludes, Presbytery Moderator Bob Bronkema is organizing an unofficial post-retreat golf outing at Meadia Heights Golf Club in Lancaster. Those who wish to participate are responsible for the cost, which is $75 per person. This golf fee is NOT included in the retreat cost.

Thank You for Your Prayers

for our General Assembly Delegation

Our General Assembly Commissioners, Young Adult Advisory Delegate, and staff have returned from Milwaukee, and they can't wait to tell us all about it! Thank you for keeping them all in prayer during the week of online committee meetings followed by the in-person plenary gathering. Stay tuned for news and reflections about the important work the Assembly did to discern God's will.

Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings

Fall 2026 Dates & Locations

Tuesday, September 22

Eastminster Presbyterian Church

311 Haines Road, York, PA 17402

Tuesday, November 17

First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville

145 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Watch for details about Learning Community topics, worship, and business items. Mark your calendars, and make plans to send your congregation's allotted number of Ruling Elder Commissioners. Additional guests are always welcome!

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The Presbytery of Donegal

717-392-4035

www.donegalpby.org