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"

New Book Release


The Presbyterian Home for Children has released The Journey, a new history book that chronicles the remarkable story of the Home from 1964 to the present day. The book continues the story first told in the Home's beloved "Blue Book," which documented the ministry's first 100 years.



Filled with stories, photographs, milestones, and memories, The Journey captures how God has continued to guide and sustain this ministry through changing times while remaining faithful to its mission of caring for children and families in need.


Link to purchase: https://bit.ly/4ei84Zm

Thanks Be to God!


The Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley has been initially approved for a PDA grant to assist Montgomery Presbyterian Church with its repairs after a May storm.

Update on All Things GA


All committee meetings are finishing up this week. Sunday morning will open the business portion of the meeting. You may find more information in the link below.


Please be in prayer for our Presbytery Commissioners: Rick Atkerson*, Joe Genau*, Darryl Love-Westminster Birmingham, Adrienne Royster-First United Forestdale, McClain Robinson, YAAD


Alternates: April Lane-Grace and Robert Posey-IPC



*Teaching Elder

Registration is already underway for Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2026: Doing More in BaltiMORE.  


This year’s conference will be live in Baltimore, Maryland, September 21-23, 2026, with an online virtual registration option as well. In-person attendees will be able to choose from dozens of workshops in addition to attending diverse plenary sessions and worship experiences. Virtual attendees will be able to join us for live-streamed and recorded plenaries and worship, and will also have access to 8 workshops, 4 of which will be available via be live-stream. 


Registration rates as are follows:

Early Bird In-Person Registration (through June 30): $375

First Call Pastor or Seminary Student In-Person Registration: $200

Virtual Attendee Registration: $150

After June 30, regular In-Person Registration increases to $425

 

For information on available grants through the Presbyterian Foundation to assist pastors and New Worshiping Community leaders to attend the conference, please visit

 https://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/resources/church-financial-literacy-and-leadership-program/grant/.


A limited number of scholarships are also available to in-person attendees who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), which would bring the registration cost to $200. Please email tim.brown@elca.org for more information about this scholarship PRIOR to registering for the conference. 


The conference will be held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, where a block of rooms will be available at the conference rate of $214/night. Your room reservation must be made by August 28.


To book your room and to register for the conference, click here.


Please be aware of potential internet scams! We WILL NOT call registrants asking for travel details and/or credit card information. Please email info@stewardshipkaleidoscope.org to report any suspicious phone calls, emails, or text messages related to Stewardship Kaleidoscope.


Check out the event website to view Workshop Details, prior to registering.


Register Now

2026 Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference

 Early Bird Registration Rate Extended

We recently discovered a technical issue that prevented us from receiving notifications for emails sent to info@stewardshipkaleidoscope.org. As a result, some inquiries may not have received a timely response. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or frustration this may have caused.


The issue has now been resolved, and we have worked diligently to respond to all outstanding messages. To ensure that no one is disadvantaged by this disruption, we are extending the Early Bird registration rate through July 31, giving everyone an additional opportunity to save $50 on registration.


If you previously contacted us and have not yet received a response, please reach out again at info@stewardshipkaleidoscope.org. We want to ensure that all questions are answered and that everyone has the information needed to participate.


Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to Stewardship Kaleidoscope

1001 New Worshiping Communities Grant Deadline

 

Grant deadline and award dates have been announced for 2026 1001 New Worshiping Communities grants. More information about the grants can be found HERE.

 

2026 Submission Dates are: June 30, and Sept 1.


Please submit applications to nwcgrants@pcusa.org.

Prayer Concerns


The family of Donna Winn.


Cathie Bonner, wife of CP, Jeff Bonner. Cathie has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Prayers for Peace in this world.

Please be sure to check out the job openings within our Presbytery at the bottom of this page.

Healthy Boundaries Training


All ministers and ruling elders are required to participate in Healthy Boundary Training for the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley. Below is a link to a Jotform Registration Form. This registration form contains registration information as well as the link to the video (which is password protected) and the password. The video takes you to another link for you to watch the content.  

 

After watching, It is very important to return to the Jotform, acknowledge your completion and SUBMIT the form. This will ensure the stated clerk receives notice that you have completed the training.  

 

Thank you for participating in the required Healthy Boundaries training. Your comments on both the process and the content are welcome. Please reply to our Stated Clerk if you have any questions and/or wish to share your comments.

 

Registration and link to Healthy Boundary Training for the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley

Ministry in the church can be life-giving and life-changing and, in the midst of it, we all need faithful companions along the road. Welcome to Along the Road – a podcast on faith and leadership for ministry leaders of the PC(USA).

Newsletters, Bulletins, News


Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2026

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries

Montreat Conference Center

Presbyterian Outlook



Reminders


Just a reminder that the Presbytery office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday's from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (4 PM on Friday). The staff work from home on Tuesday and Thursday's.


Please check with the office for availability before scheduling committee meetings.

On-going Newsletter Articles


PHFC Thrift Store Donations

Perry Dallas County Fund

Online Church Services

Matthew 25

Selma Disaster Relief Funding

PRESBYTERY OPERATING FINANCES April 2026 YTD  


Rev. Dr. Mark McCormick

General Presbyter

mmccormick@pslpcusa.org


Tammy Strickland

Presbytery Administrator

Assistant to the Stated Clerk

tstrickland@pslpcusa.org


Bookkeeping

accounting@pslpcusa.org


Marilyn M. Tucker-Marek

Stated Clerk

statedclerk@pslpcusa.org


Linda Burrowes

Recording Clerk

lburrowes@pslpcusa.org


Jean Russell

Treasurer

jabrussell@gmail.com


Ralls Coston

Volunteer Mission Coordinator

rcoston@pslpcusa.org


Pat Goodman

Volunteer Nurture Coordinator

pgoodman@pslpcusa.org


James Ephraim

Volunteer Liaison for

African American Churches

jamesephraim61@gmail.com



South Highland Adult Day Care Center has an opening for a program assistant. We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Caregiver for the Center. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 am to 5:30 pm. The basic job description is below.


  • Provide hands-on assistance and supervision appropriate to each participant’s needs.
  • Promote dignity, independence, choice, and maximum functional ability.
  • Actively engage participants in scheduled and spontaneous therapeutic activities.
  • Observe, document, and promptly report health, safety, or behavioral concerns.
  • Follow all South Highland Center policies and procedures.


Contact Allison Walker at AWalker@southhighland.org


First Presbyterian Church - Alexander City is seeking pulpit supply until they can fill their pastoral vacancy. Their worship services are on Sundays at 11:00 for one hour. If you are interested, please call the church office at (256) 329-0524.

“If you are interested in applying for our pastoral vacancy, please visit the CLC. Our MDP is posted there for details.”

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL is in need of a Musician. If you or someone you know are interested in applying, please contact the church office at

(205) 322-0161 for more information.



3603 Lorna Ridge Drive ~ Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-978-0320 ~ Fax: 205-978-0330
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