Grants and Scholarships

Synod of the Covenant

Hi Presbytery Leaders,

Our Matthew 25 Grants, up to $5000 for congregations or Presbyterian ministries who are pursuing the goals of the Matthew 25 movement (working towards congregational vitality and/or against systemic poverty and/or against structural racism), will be awarded this fall. The application is up on our website, and is due on September 30. (Presbytery Leaders’ letters will be due on October 7).

Grants and Scholarships Link

Let me know if you have any questions. I’m grateful to share ministry with you!

God bless you,

Chip

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Rev. Charles B. Hardwick, Ph.D.

Executive, The Synod of the Covenant

Presbyterian Church (USA)

chip@synodofthecovenant.org

Matching Grants Available

A program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Fund for Sacred Places provides financial and technical support for community-serving historic houses of worship across America.

https://fundforsacredplaces.org/

LINKS & REMINDERS:

Coordinating Council

Meeting Reminder

Thursday, August 10, 2023

at 10am (virtual via Zoom)

Reports will be available online

at the website shortly.

Please watch for email with Zoom Link

to go out in early August.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

January 19 through January 28, 2024

If interested, contact Rev. Jeri Baker at

 revjeribaker@gmail.com

Stated Meeting

Escanaba Info!



FPC of Escanaba is busily preparing to host the September 16, 2023, Stated Meeting for Presbytery of Mackinac.

Lodging Links Below:

Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn & Suites

Super 8 (by Wyndham)

Quality Inn & Suites (Choice Hotels)

House of Ludington

When registering, please mention that you are attending a meeting at the FPC of Escanaba for discounts with the Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn & Suites.

The other three (3) hotels could not commit to discounts, but feel free to mention that you are attending a meeting at the FPC of Escanaba, and they may offer something.

The meeting registration form will be available online soon ... please keep checking the website.

When you complete and submit your meeting registration form online, please indicate food allergies, and interest in joining an informal gathering Friday evening hosted by FPC, Escanaba.

Presbyterian Youth & Triennium!

Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2023 for the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Production Team.

For more information or to fill out an application, please visit the Triennium website: www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org/2025-production-team