The Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis is Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival with the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and teaches at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

The complete obituary may be found by clicking here.

On Easter Sunday, April 9th, A Place of Grace pastor, Julie Gvillo, will lead a sunrise Selah retreat at Von Dell Gallery & Studios (102 E. Ferguson, Wood River, IL) outdoors at 6 a.m. We will gather around a fire for a participatory and interactive retreat (allow two hours) where we will join in writing a communal psalm of praise for the resurrection in response to the story shared via Worship and Wonder. Communion will be served. All ages are welcome. Dress for outdoor weather, and bring a lawn chair. Please register at https://www.aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/upcoming-events.html by Saturday, April 8th at noon.

Calling weary pastors: A Place of Grace pastor and Certified Zengantle(R) Teacher, Julie Gvillo, will offer a time of respite and renewal at the April Prayer Art Retreat on Thursday, April 20th at Von Dell Gallery & Studios (102 E Ferguson Ave., Wood River, IL) at 6:00 p.m. Worship will unfold, and artwork will be created in response to worship. Come celebrate the resurrection with scripture, prayer, and music in community with all who gather regularly for this ministry of art and sabbath. Communion will be served. The retreat will last approximately three hours. No previous art experience required. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please register for the event online at https://www.aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/upcoming-events.html by noon on April 19th to reserve your spot. 

Are you seeking a more vibrant ministry of pastoral care that does not solely rely on the pastor? Have you ever wondered what to say when visiting someone who is navigating cancer or a chronic illness? Do you find yourself struggling between how to validate people's emotions and how to assure them of the promises of God? Join us as we explore the care of souls in a congregational context and the role that ruling elders and deacons play in that important work.

This event is provided for free for participants and is funded through your per capita dollars. It does not come without cost, however. Knowing the diversity of language within the PC(USA), this webinar will be provided in several languages with interpretation based on requests made through the registration process. As a result, there is a registration deadline of April 19, 2023, in order to be able to have time to arrange for those services. Advanced registration is not necessary for access to the recording which will be available in English following the event.

Register for the webinar by April 19, 2023, here.

Bethel Hills was established to address a gap in the choices afforded to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – to allow the option for people to live in community with their friends, families, and others who value them. An inclusive community where people of all abilities thrive together, are connected, and have abundant opportunities. They are developing Phase 1 of 3 phases that will eventually house 70-80 residents.

For more information contact Jolene Patterson, of Washington Presbyterian Church at jolenespatter@gmail.com

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Presbyterian Study Grant is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s financial aid program for students planning for careers in the church. The program serves approximately 100 students per year. Because the number of students awarded is significantly less than the number of students enrolled in seminary, there are additional restrictions. Only MDiv and MACE students are eligible for award and those students must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate need. MDiv students entering seminary must be under care of Presbytery, and advanced to Candidacy by November 1 of the student’s third year of studies to continue to be eligible. MACE students must be a member of a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation. Learn more by clicking here.

To contact the Heartland Presbytery by email, click here.

at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Learn more by clicking this link: www.stewardshipkaleidoscope.org

We live in a crazy time of transition in our churches and culture. Transitional Ministry Education is not limited to those presently engaged in or inquiring about transitional ministry. Anyone interested in learning how to walk through change alongside your church is invited to join in. PLUS, we have expanded to include a more diverse faculty and re-worked curriculum for this spring. The flyer can be found here.

There are many ministry team positions available in the coming year, and we just know you would be a good fit for a committee or commission

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