Because Presbyterians love group poses in church

Greetings from the saints of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in San Antonio.

Give. Act. Pray. for Israel and Gaza

The situation in Israel and Gaza is dreadful. Civilians, including women, children and the elderly, are trapped in a war zone, facing a severe humanitarian crisis. They are enduring unimaginable hardships, and the need for immediate humanitarian relief is paramount.



Through PDA, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable and supporting partners in Palestine and Israel who are responding to the needs of neighbors and strangers in their midst, no matter their religious beliefs, political views or nationality. We are called to care for all of God’s children, especially those in war-torn communities, by responding to the urgent needs of those directly affected by the current conflict.

The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are called on to stand in the “GAP” — Give. Act. Pray.

Synod Seeks Administrative Assistant +

New Dates for Boundaries Training

Administrative Assistant sought

The Synod of the Sun seeks a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to serve as a member of the Synod staff, assisting the staff and Committee Moderators in fulfilling the mission goals of the Synod. This is a virtual position.

New dates set in 2024 for Leaderwise Boundaries training.

This boundaries training is lively and interactive, full of reflection and conversation—and even laughter. Attendees have given feedback that this training was a great experience, AND caused them to re-evaluate some of their own practices.

Presbytery Postlude

We give thanks to God for the outsized, faithful, and committed life of Lidia Serrata Ledesma, who died on Wednesday, October 11 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Most recently, Lidia served as one of our commissioners to the General Assembly in 2022. But she has a long record of faithful service in the Presbyterian Church (USA), from her home congregation of Nicea Presbyterian Church in Victoria and the Synod of the Sun all the way to the Permanent Judicial Commission of the General Assembly. She was a graduate of Presbyterian Pan American School and the University of Texas, and practiced law with a specialty in children's advocacy. Lidia is survived by two sons, her brother Robert and another sibling, and a host of adoring family, colleagues and friends. 

Correction: A memorial service is planned for Sunday, November 5th, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Victoria. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, says the Spirit. They rest from their labors, and their works follow them. (Revelation 14:13) 

Because Presbyterians love blessing their pets

A lot of pets were blessed at the Blessing of the Animals at Northwood Presbyterian Church.

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

Solo Pastor | Round Rock/Round Rock

Youth Director | First/Copperas Cove

Stated Supply Pastor | First/Uvalde

Caregiver Respite Director | Covenant/San Antonio

Part-Time Piano Player | Pipe Creek/Pipe Creek

Organist/Pianist | St. Mark/Boerne

IT Director | First/Kingsville and Pan American School

Admissions Recruiting Coordinator | Presbyterian Pan American School

Dorm Resident Assistants | Presbyterian Pan American School

Director of Life Long Learning | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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

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Part-Time Scouting Coordinator | Covenant/San Antonio

Office Administrator | First/Rockport

Part-Time Pastor | First/Beeville

Part-time Church Life Administrator. | Emmanuel/San Antonio

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.