Because Presbyterians love to honor the Seniors!

First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville honored the graduating seniors from Presbyterian Pan American School.

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

Start Here for GA227

The 227th General Assembly is almost here — and if you’re wondering how to follow it all, what matters most, or where to begin, we’ve built something for you.

Introducing the Outlook’s Guide to GA227.

This free, digital guide brings clarity to a complex process. Inside, you’ll find:

• A clear overview of how General Assembly works
• Key issues and decisions to watch
• Thoughtful questions for you and your congregation

It’s designed to help you engage GA with confidence — whether you’re attending, leading, or simply paying attention.

Helping the Church Follow GA

Our Guide to GA227 is just one part of how we’re covering the assembly. Presbyterian Outlook is offering a full set of resources to help you stay informed and engaged:

Free SMS updates

Breaking news alerts delivered straight to your phone

Co-moderator webinar (June 17)

Hear directly from the candidates about their vision for the church

Bulletin inserts

Clear, congregation-ready summaries for before and after GA

Ongoing coverage

Trusted reporting and analysis throughout the assembly

This May, we are grateful for the ministries of all the Teaching Elders in our midst who were ordained this month in years past. We send special congratulations to Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo, celebrating 30 years of ordained ministry, and to W. O'Quin Kelly, celebrating 50 years of ordained ministry!  

Emily Wright 5/8

Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo 5/12 (30 years!)

Carolina Treviño 5/14

Stephen Finkel 5/15

Doug Brackenridge 5/17

Hal Pease 5/24 

Don Harnden 5/25

Chad Lawson 5/28

W. O'Quin Kelly 5/30 (50 years!)

James Boelens 5/30

Kevin Boyd 5/30

Church Items Seek a Good Home

Faith Presbyterian Church has recently begun a season of transition, nesting at Shepherd of the Hills with plans to formally merge later this year. As we prepare to vacate the Faith campus, we are seeking to bless other congregations in the Presbytery by sharing items that are no longer needed.

Available items include youth and adult choir robes, numerous hymnals (Glory to God and Faith We Sing), Bibles and a complete commentary set, a baptismal font, a large wooden cross, communion tables (various sizes), greenery, communion serving trays, and a 7-foot Christmas tree. All items are offered freely to churches that can make good use of them; remaining items will be responsibly recycled or disposed of.

Our goal is to clear the buildings by May 22, though some flexibility with pickup may be possible depending on circumstances. Limited transportation assistance may also be available, including delivery to the June MP meeting if helpful. Arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis.

If your congregation is interested in any of these items, please contact Amy Myhand at: amy@faithpresaustin.org.

May Minute for Mission from Mo Ranch

Because on Sundays, Presbyterians wear blue!

Because Northminster Presbyterian Church in San Antonio is a registered Blue Ribbon Church with the Blue Sunday organization to promotes prayer, devotion and support for victims of child abuse, members wore blue on Sunday to show advocacy for this worthy cause.

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.)

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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.