Because Presbyterians love their Neighbors

Madison Square Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, building homes for their neighbors.

Please join us in praying for the pastors, congregations, and staff of the following churches:

First Presbyterian Church, Mission; First Presbyterian Church, Beeville; Presbyterian Church of Lake Travis; Nicea Presbyterian Church, Victoria; St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Boerne; First Presbyterian Church, Del Rio; First Presbyterian Church, Smithville; and Tivoli Presbyterian Church, Tivoli.

Because Presbyterians Welcome One Another

Grace Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev. Bobby Musengwa, Transitional General Presbyter of Mission Presbytery, to worship with us. His message, "We Are the Church," beautifully complemented our Mission Month as we prepare to partner with Rise Against Hunger this Sunday to package nutritious meals for people facing hunger around the world.



If you're in the area, we'd love it if you joined us!

Attention All Regions!!

Don't forget that the Connect Committee is offering a $1000 grant for each region to fund a connectional event. This can be anything from a group dinner, a service project, a dance party, or a baseball game. The only requirement is that the event is open to everyone in the region (for example, it can't be a youth-only event). Only one region has applied so far in 2026. Click below to submit an application for your region.

Kerr County Flood Relief

In the wake of recent devastating flooding across Kerr County, First Presbyterian Church (FPC) is renewing its commitment to serve, love, and rebuild alongside our neighbors.

You may donate directly to our church by visiting: https://www.fpckerrville.org/give

In the portal, please select the account Flood Relief Fund.

You may also donate to the Texas Hill Country Relief Fund set up by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4255

If you are looking for ways to serve and volunteer, please visit

https://kerrtogether.com/give-help/volunteer/

Job Opening

Madison Square Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas, a congregation of 170 members is seeking candidates for a full time called position as our Associate Pastor for children, youth, and community life. This position is available now. Please click the link for more information about our inclusive ministry and this position. Potential candidates should send PDPs or resumes to Margaret Erickson, Chairperson APNC at mlbje553@gmail.com.

In Memoriam

We received word that Margot Whitaker, a Certified Christian Educator who served at Parkway Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, passed away this week. Service details will be shared when they are available.

Please keep Margot's friends and family in your prayers, as well as all of those who were touched by her ministry and care. 

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

We are having FUN at camp at JKR!

Here is a slideshow of highlights from our second Mini Camp session this summer.

2026 JKR Site Master Planning Presentation

Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services

Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services - Central & West Texas - is in need of churches to help collect or purchase items on this registry of needed supplies for their Back To School effort.

Digital Donations, Real‑World Risks:

What Churches Must Know About Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App

As digital payments become a normal part of everyday life, churches across the country are embracing platforms like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App to make giving easier and more convenient. However convenience always comes with a cost—and in this case, that cost is increased fraud exposure, record‑keeping challenges, and stewardship risks that many ministries are not prepared to manage.

Are you a lay preacher interested in connecting with other lay preachers? 

Join a one-year cohort to learn more about faith-full preaching with your peers! Through discussion and sermon-sharing twice a month over Zoom, lay preachers in this group gain a community of peer-coaches who can encourage and support one another, all with the goal of cultivating more faith-full preaching.

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply at https://www.sharingfaithinitiative.com/lay-preacher-cohorts.

Applications are due by July 31, 2026, with the cohort announced by August 5, 2026. The cohort will meet online on Tuesday afternoons from September 2026-May 2027.

Because Presbyterians love Game Nights

Members of FPC Georgetown enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, games and snacks. 

Because Presbyterians love serving

Youth and adult sponsors from St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Boerne, serving eight different organizations in Tulsa. 

Because Presbyterians love our Communities

First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville's Pop-Up Market in support of the community after last week's flooding. Update from FPC Kerrville: "We actually served more than 125 additional families compared to a typical monthly Pop-Up Market."

Because Presbyterians love Blessing Bags

Round Rock Presbyterian Church assembled Blessing Bags for the Unsheltered. More than 60 bags were assembled and sorted into cars for when coming upon and unsheltered person on the street. "We encourage everyone to always be prepared to serve our neighbors!"

Because Presbyterians love Family Faith Night

A little peek at the collaborative "W-O-N-D-E-R" art project from Friday's family faith night at First Presbyterian Church of San Marcos

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings

Interim Part-Time Youth Minister | First/Kerrville

School Chaplain | Presbyterian Pan American School/Kingsville

Co-Director of Student Ministry | Westlake Hills/Austin

Part-Time Music/Choir Director | Grace/San Antonio

Day School Director | Northwood Presbyterian Dayschool/San Antonio

Executive Director | National Alliance of Mental Illness/San Antonio

PT/FT Solo Pastor | Oak Hills Presbyterian/San Antonio

Associate Pastor: Pastor to Children, Youth, and Pastoral Care | Madison Square/San Antonio

Part-Time Stated Supply or CRE | First/Kingsville

Organist/Pianist | Burnet/Burnet

Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor | First/Copperas Cove

Part-Time Minister | First/Palacios

Part-Time Piano/Organ Musician | First/Port Lavaca

Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin

As Mission Presbytery, we connect diverse leaders and congregations by

providing opportunities for worship, learning, and service so that all can flourish

through God’s grace.