Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley

"partner with and equip present and emerging

PC(USA) faith communities in central Alabama

to serve Christ and our neighbors"

Marshall Leads Non-commercial

Christmas Celebration at

Presbyterian Home—and Beyond


Looking for a place to celebrate a non-commercial Christmas? Look no further than the Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega. You can join other volunteers in stringing lights and decorating trees in all the... Read More

Contractors are schedule to begin work January 16, 2023 on Grace Presbyterian's West Alabama’s first client-choice food pantry. They are excited to share the joy with us for this milestone in their food ministry. 


Below is a link to a video created from their Dec. 4, 2022 Table of Grace Groundbreaking.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCllHop1a-HKVtadiRBAB4OohO6gx2GO/view?usp=share_link


Thank you for all the many ways PS&L supports our congregation and all churches of our presbytery.


Grace and Peace to all and Merry Christmas,

Grace Presbyterian Church

Office Closed

The Presbytery office will be closed December 23rd through January 2, 2023 for Christmas and the New Year. The next newsletter will be sent the week of January 9, 2023. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Association of Smaller Congregations


Save the Date


March 2 - 5, 2023


Keynote Speaker: Lisa Culpepper


Click the link below for more information including how to register.

More Information

APCE 2023 - A message from the Office of Christian Formation


Registration is now open for the APCE Annual Event, Unforced Rhythms of Grace, January 25-28, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. Join the Association of Partners in Christian Education for this opportunity to learn, connect, and renew. The event will be hybrid, offering both in person and online opportunities. We are excited that the online option is available in both English and Spanish. Sign up here for Spanish, which is being offered for free. Scholarships for online in English are still available.

Pandemic Ponderings by:

Rev. Dr. Sue Westfall



Twice a month our General Presbyter, Rev. Dr. Sue Westfall, sends out a meaningful, informative and uplifting blog during these unusual and strange times we are all going through together. Be sure to watch for the email or you may to read her "Ponderings" so far.

PHFC Thrift Store Donations


Bring your usable furniture, furnishings, items and gently used clothing, etc. to the NEW Presbyterian Home for Children's Thrift Store donation center in the parking lot of Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. Donations will be accepted every third Friday of the month from 9:00 AM - Noon.

 

The Home has a second donation drop off location at Southminster Presbyterian in the church parking lot. Donations will be accepted only on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

Look for the box truck onsite for your donation drop off. 

2022 Church Giving Deadline

In order to receive credit for your churches giving for 2022, the Presbytery must received your donations no later than January 5, 2023. Thank you for your continued support of this Presbytery.

Heritage Preservation Grant Deadline - A message from PHS


Each year, the Presbyterian Historical Society offers Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations for up to $500 of free digitization services. Apply for this year’s grant by December 31.

Newsletters, Bulletins, News


Perry Dallas County Fund


The Perry and Dallas County Fund has been set up to provide aid to mission work in Perry and Dallas Counties. In particular, funds will be provided to a local agency, C.E.T. Ministries. Please consider donating to this fund. Contact Ralls Coston for more information. Read more... View the flyer

Online Church Services


Several churches in our presbytery have made available live-streaming, Facebook live, or other platforms of their Sunday worship services. We are aware of the following churches (click the link below) that are offering these platforms and will plan to continue services on Sundays so their church members can participate in worship from home. If you are not on the list and would like to be added, please let Tammy know.


Online Church Services

Matthew 25


Living into the vision: PC(USA) discerns what it means to be a Matthew 25 church


So what does it mean to be a Matthew 25 church – one that lives into Jesus’ teaching from Matthew’s Gospel to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the stranger, the prisoner, those in need? Click the link above to read more.


If your church has recently become a Matthew 25 church, would you please let the Presbytery office know? You may email Tammy to confirm. Also, please register on the Matthew 25 website below and your church will receive a packet of resources from PMA:


https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/become-a-matthew-25-church/


Matthew 25 in the PC(USA):

A bold vision and invitation

PRESBYTERY OPERATING FINANCES October 2022 YTD  


Sue Westfall
General Presbyter

Tammy Strickland
Presbytery Administrator
Assistant to the Stated Clerk

Bookkeeping

Peter Finley
Stated Clerk

Linda Burrowes
Recording Clerk

Jean Russell
Treasurer

Ralls Coston
Volunteer Mission Coordinator

Pat Goodman
Volunteer Nurture Coordinator

James Ephraim
Volunteer Liaison for
African American Churches
Updated Presbytery office hours for staff during the Pandemic:
9 AM - 4 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, staff works from home Tuesday and Thursday.

Birmingham Korean Presbyterian Church is looking for a Senior Pastor. Attached are the requirements. If you are interested, you may submit by mail to:

Birmingham Korean Presbyterian Church, Calling Committee

7814 Helena Rd, Pelham, AL

35124 or

E-mail: jmdkim07@gmail.com


Korean document

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Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church in Hoover, AL, is searching for a Choir Director due to the retirement of our long time Director. In this position you will work with Dr. Jonathan Brown in selecting music for our Sunday services, directing practice on Wednesday evenings and rehearsal on Sunday mornings prior to each service. Additional time would be required for special services such as Easter and Christmas services and other special occasions. Salary information will be available during interview process. Please contact Dr. Jonathan Brown at jab8550@gmail.com with your information or questions concerning this position.

 

We will discuss salary during interview process as this will be determined by experience of the applicant.

Immanuel PCUSA in Montgomery is searching for an individual to serve as part-time Director of Family Ministries; for full position description contact the Immanuel Church Office - 
334-260-0567
First Presbyterian Church
of Phenix City, AL is looking for a
New Part-time Pastor. Click here for the job description.
3603 Lorna Ridge Drive ~ Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-978-0320 ~ Fax: 205-978-0330
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