May the Holy Spirit rest upon you and yours this Pentecost Sunday.

John 14:26: "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you."

We Remember and Honor

Those Who Served

Land of the free, because of the brave. Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of those who served.

Wishing you a meaningful and reflective

Memorial Day,

~ The Staff of Presbytery of Mackinac

Mighty Mac CRE Academy

Retreat 2026

This year's retreat at the Augustine Center in Conway, MI (near Petoskey) brought presbyters together for an uplifting and productive gathering of participants from the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan .

Courses and retreats are open to all presbyters.

Whether you are seeking spiritual recharging, or considering the CRE program, Mighty Mac CRE Academy looks forward to welcoming you.

Fall courses begin the first week of September (registration opens late summer 2026).

Please read the comments from some of the participants and consider joining them next spring (tentative dates May 7&8) for the 2027 retreat.

"The structure of the retreat in terms of facilities, organization, and preparation were exemplary.... (the) most important part ... was the interpersonal interactions and the formation of friendships and the sharing that occurred. Videoconference meetings are vital to our Presbytery - but they cannot fully replace these opportunities to meet face to face in communion with one another in a relaxed setting." ~Jim Northey

"The retreat was wonderful.... so many helpful words of wisdom and practical applications. Talks about navigating ethics-related situations and specific suggestions for making Session meetings as fair and productive as possible were very applicable and useful. Great conversations and sharing of experiences! Thank you for a meaningful retreat." ~Susan Replogle

"I believe the C.R.E. program, and retreat is one of the best connection points in our Presbytery. The program, classes, and retreat are all fantastic, but connecting to other like minded believers and churches is the high point for me." ~Wayne Potter 

"If you love to learn, think about the CRE program, it is a great opportunity to meet folks that have a passion for Christ." ~Paula Larson

Presbyterian Women

Newsletter and Registration

Synod of the Covenant Presbyterian Women Annual Gathering

Theme is: Unity and Love in the Body of Christ.

Scripture is: Psalm 133:1

July 24-25, 2026

Southminster Presbyterian Church, Centerville/Dayton, Ohio

Any questions? Contact Anita Betts, 517-993-7000 or busybeemom50@yahoo.com

Let's Talk VBS ...

"Dear brothers and sisters in Christ-

This month as the snow melts and the sun makes a more regular appearance many of us who work with youth start to think about Vacation Bible School. For some the task is daunting, for others the journey to and through the week are full of joy. First Presbyterian of Kingsford has a longstanding tradition of VBS with over 100 volunteers and 150 youth each year participating. For one week every June the halls are full of music, laughter, wonder and learning about God for both young and old. We have built a strong program over the years and would love to share tips and materials with any churches that would like help with their VBS program, or would like to get one started. If you would like to partner in any way for VBS please reach out to Sonia at soniadfpc@gmail.com."

Yours in His service,

Sonia Donnelly

First Presbyterian Church Kingsford MI

LINKS & REMINDERS:

Please pause to consider ...

~ Deadline to apply: May 26, 2026

"The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (PMUN) will host a delegation of Presbyterian young adults (roughly ages 18-25) to attend the first week of the High Level Political Forum (July 7-10, 2026) in New York City."

Click here for more information and the application link. Deadline May 26th

~ Fraud Alert!

We have received communication that a spam email from Jerry Blevins asking for help is being circulated. This is a fraud. Bad actors prey upon our Christian nature to help those in need. Please be vigilant in verifying the source of such requests.

Thank you to the presbyters in Newberry for notifying the presbytery office.

~ Coming Soon:

2026-2027 Planning Calendar order form with discounted pricing for delivery at the September stated meeting in Traverse City. We have been assured by Presbyterian Publishing that information will be available soon.

Information on accommodations for the September 19th stated meeting in Traverse City. Reverend Jordan Starkenburg of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City (host church) is reaching out to hotels. Please watch for updates as accommodations at that time of year are at a premium in TC.

The presbytery website is a great First Source of information:

www.presbymac.org

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With Christ's peace & joy, Alana

From Brenda Ransom's desk,

Presbytery Point Board President

"It has saddened our camp board, staff, volunteers and friends to hear of the final closing of Camp Michigamme..."

Please click the button above to go to the presbytery website and view the letter to the Methodist Church and updated information links regarding Presbytery Point Camp.

Boundaries and Ethics Training 2026

These scheduled boundaries and ethics trainings are being sponsored by the Synod of the Covenant at no cost to participants (pastors, elders, and staff) in our 11 presbyteries.  

A participant needs to attend one entire session in order to comply with the Book of Order requirement.

If you attended one of the recent trainings, please be on the lookout for an email and certificate from Emily Franson: efranson@lakemichiganpresbytery.org

Be sure to keep a copy for yourself and your church and forward the email with certificate to Alana at the presbytery office admin@presbymac.org for our records.

There are four (4) more opportunities in 2026 to comply with the Book of Order. The next one is:

• June 5 — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Friday

REGISTER HERE

For other dates in 2026, click below:

Congratulations to our Newly Certified Earth Care Congregation ...

First Presbyterian Church of Marquette

The First Presbyterian Church of Marquette joins The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City as a certified Earth Care Congregation in the Presbytery of Mackinac.

"Since 2010, this PC(USA) program certifies and celebrates environmental ministry across 4 major areas of a congregation’s life: worship, education, facilities, and outreach in the community. This program currently has 4.5% of all PC(USA) congregations and continues to grow each year."

For more information on the Earth Care Congregations program visit www.pcusa.org/earthcarecongregations

Well done, FPC of Marquette!

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