Because Presbyterians love to leave their mark (literally and spiritually)

Last Sunday, youth from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin visited Casa Marianella to learn more about their ministry and work for the Austin community. They received a tour of the community, spent time talking with residents, and heard stories about the places many of them call home.

What is Pentecost All About?

From the Learn Committee

What’s the big deal about Pentecost? Why do people insist on celebrating it in church ever year?

Pentecost is sometimes called the “birthday of the church” and its story is found in Acts, but it goes back much further than that. In Judaism, Shavuot or “Festival of Weeks”, is observed fifty days after the start of Passover. People from all over had come to Jerusalem to celebrate and remember receiving the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. It’s one of the three pilgrimage festivals, when all Jews in Jesus’ time were expected to travel to the temple in Jerusalem.

After his death and resurrection, Jesus’s disciples gathered in Jerusalem for Shavuot and waited for instructions on what to do next. Enter the Holy Spirit. Suddenly, a wind and fire appeared and danced on their heads. This gave them the ability to speak in different languages and be understood by everyone present, no matter where they were from. That wind and fire at Pentecost reminded readers of Acts of God at Sinai in Exodus.

Virtual Benefits Seminar

Pastors and congregational leaders will have the opportunity to participate in one of two Zoom Benefits Summits as they seek to understand better the recent updates to the Benefits Plan.  

The Zoom Benefits Summit dedicated to the Synod of the Sun will be 10 – 11 am on Monday, May 18.

There also will be a Zoom Benefits Summit shared with the Synod of Mid America 1 – 2:15 pm on Friday, May 15.

Among topics to be covered, you will hear about:

• Medical Plan cost trends and changes in the healthcare system
• Dues package subsidies that would ease financial burdens for congregations, pastors, and their families  
• Plans and programs that support those who serve the Church, including Assistance Program enhancements  

Virtual Summit - May 15 – Synod of Mid America and Sun

Topic: Benefits Summit - Synods of Mid America and the Sun

Time: May 15, 2026 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84179000022?pwd=JfFR1NiV1yI9m8dJjDfZbiMnl2lLJW.1

Monday, May 18 – Synod of the Sun

Topic: Benefits Summit - Synod of the Sun

Time: May 18, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81978140736?pwd=75MdaaQFAaY8BXRHhDT47KRZXZsqpe.1

We are reminded that God is "making all things new" (Revelation 21). Alleluia! The Risen Christ is dwelling with God’s people, and death is no more.

Let us look ahead, with joy and anticipation, for God’s new creation. As the summer season approaches — and, with it, the 227th General Assembly— may we keep walking in faith God’s path together and persevere toward wholeness. A wealth of new resources, events, and programs is before us!

Stewardship and Funds Development is glad to offer the Quarterly Resource Preview | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We invite you to share this resource with commissioners, members of committees, congregations, and other Presbyterian organizations in your area. If you have questions, please let me know. 

Lemuel García-Arroyo (he/him/él)

Stewardship Officer– Central Region

Stewardship and Funds Development  -Helping Ministries Flourish- 

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

502-919-1835 // E-mail: Lemuel.Garcia@pcusa.org

This week, we are praying for the congregation, pastors, and staff at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, San Antonio; First Korean Presbyterian Church, San Antonio; Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Austin; First Presbyterian Church, Refugio; and Faith United Church, Woodsboro. 

Because Presbyterians love to go to lunch (and celebrate birthdays!)

Every month, First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos volunteers offer welcome, cupcakes, books, encouragement, and joyful presence for the birthday lunch at Mendez Elementary School.

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

School Chaplain | Presbyterian Pan American School/Kingsville

Co-Director of Student Ministry | Westlake Hills/Austin

Financial Accountant | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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

Part-Time Solo Pastor | Forest Hills/Helotes

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.)

in English, Español, 한국인

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.