Connecting and equipping congregations to bear witness to the overwhelming hope, audacious joy, and contagious love of Jesus Christ. |
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by Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel Presbyterian Church
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Did You Miss the May Presbytery Gathering Summary?
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The bridge is closed so we will be at the river bank below Smale park all details are here including steps and music, bring as many people as you can. Come early around 2 or so to get checked in and practice.
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Tuesday 8 June
Wednesday 9 June
1:00PM Committee on Representation Meeting, by Zoom
Tuesday 15 June
Tuesday 15 June
6:00PM Council Meeting, by Zoom
Thursday 17 June
10:30AM CPM Meeting, by Zoom
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Presbytery of Cincinnati
Upcoming Events
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Insights on the
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Pastor Debbie Whaley of Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church offers her impressions and insights on this complicated situation. Debbie lived briefly in Bethlehem in the West Bank, has led more than a dozen pilgrimages to the Holy Land, and enjoys many connections with friends and leaders in the Middle East. While no expert, her approach has been to listen and try to understand both narratives of this fraught political battlefield.
Three Wednesday Evenings
7-8:30 pm
in person at Mt. Washington PC
June 9 - The Israeli Narrative
June 16 - The Palestinian Narrative
June 23 - How Palestinian Christians See the Conflict
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Your #EmployerAgreement for 2022 will be available on Benefits Connect Monday, July 19, through Friday, October 8.
This is your annual opportunity to review and select your benefits offerings for 2022.
More details coming soon!
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Last Call!
Planning Calendars for 2021-2022!
We will put in an order for the Presbytery!
$10 per calendar.
Please email DawnMarie your church name, contact (name, email, phone), and the number of calendars you want by June 15, 2021.
Please mail checks to DawnMarie at the Presbytery office by August 15, 2021.
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Madeira-Silverwood
Position: Director of Family Ministries
PT/FT: FT – 40 hours flexible to meet needs of position
Interested individuals email resume and information.
Position: Office Administrator
PT/FT: 35 hours/week
Description: The Office Administrator runs the church office in a manner that creates a well-run and pleasant work environment for the staff, volunteers, and members. This person is often the first contact at the church, so being friendly and able to see phone calls and drop-ins as integral to the job and not an unwanted interruption will be important. This role allows all the church’s ministries to function smoothly.
Position: Office Administrator and Director of Communications
PT/FT: 32 hours/week
Description: The Parish Administrator keeps the church functioning efficiently by acting as assistant to the pastor, maintaining the church office, and assisting in other various activities at the church, accountable to the pastor and the Council.
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Thomas
Position: Nursery Attendant
PT/FT: PT - Sundays 2-2.5 hours
Description:The church needs the nursery covered from 9:30am – 11:30 am (or noon with the current two services) every Sunday.
Watch and care for children ages birth to age 5.
Requirements:
● A love for children
● Patience with children
● Ability to engage children in activities
● Must be a legal adult (age 18 or older)
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A Great Series Co-Designed by our own Rev. Dr. Ed Goode
This is about your summer and how you’d like it to look. How will you make sure this summer is one of spiritual growth, rest and rhythm? The Gift of a Sacred Summer is 8 weeks of reflective and interactive practices. Each week is focused on a different topic, like the Gift of Rest or the Gift of Play. It can be used as a series or as stand-alone units.
This kit is perfect for families, youth ministries, small groups, or an entire church community. It can be used with age-specific groups, intergenerationally, or as a personal devotion. This kit can also be adapted for retreats or week-long camps.
The Gift of a Sacred Summer has the themes of rest, silence, nature, gratitude, justice, love, play, create, and a bonus one on grief if your community needs to take some time for grieving the losses and challenges of the last year.
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Evangelism!
The 8 Habits of Evangelism resource identifies and explores eight habits of faith which invite the reader on a journey into the love of God, the lives of our neighbors, and the transformation of creation. This resource is available now in English, Spanish and Korean and it is completely free!
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Grants for Financial Courses and Events—
A message from the Presbyterian Foundation
Grants for financial leadership courses and events are available from the Presbyterian Foundation for pastors and CREs serving congregations. Additionally, stewardship leaders at churches may receive funding to participate with their pastors. PC(USA) teaching elders serving mid councils are also encouraged to apply.
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Virtual Convention - June 24-26
Virtual Convention to explore
“The Black Family, Congregation and Community
in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.):
Navigating Identity, Equity and Economics”
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Remembering in Crestview’s Memorial Garden
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Dayton First
Knows How to Parade!
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Rev. Mary Hayes of Venice Presbyterian Church Delivers Memorial Day Witness after the Ross, Ohio Parade. |
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Congratulation to Becky Lindsay!
Her new book won the Benjamin Franklin Award for
BEST NEW VOICE: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT
2021 Silver Winner
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Manny, a Mennonite boy living near Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1861, would do anything to protect Father and Uncle Davy from being forced to join the Confederate army.
“A rich coming-of-age tale that sheds light on an uncommon Civil War perspective.” Kirkus Reviews
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St. John’s Westminster Union
Decorates for
Memorial Day
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Racial Equity and Multicultural Justice Forum |
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Making amends for wrongs is a spiritual issue
By Nibs Stroupe | Presbyterians Today
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Fighting Hunger and Food Insecurity—
A message from PMA
What does Matthew 25 say about feeding the hungry? This online Matthew 25 event looks at the economic exploitation of people through systems that perpetuate their impoverished status. On June 23 at 2:00 pm Eastern, you can hear examples from churches and mid councils on how to address this crisis in your community.
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The Presbytery Office
The Presbytery Office is at Level ONE in our Pandemic Plan:
• Presbytery office open – masks will be required for meetings of more than 5 people
• Distancing is still in effect
• Encourage those who are ill, medically vulnerable, and those who have travelled to infected
areas or who have been exposed to stay home
• Continue alternate meeting technologies where feasible
The office is open, and there will be days when staff may choose to work remotely. For now, please make an appointment if you need to come to the Presbytery Office so we can be sure someone is there. You can always call Lisa on her cell at 513/885-5434. Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe!! We’re praying for you!
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Presbytery of Cincinnati Mission Partner |
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Presbytery of Cincinnati Campus Partners
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PRESBYTERY STAFF AND OFFICERS |
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Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett, Moderator
Elder Carol Buckhout, Vice Moderator
Elder Bill Bogdan, Council Chair
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The Presbytery of Cincinnati | 513-221-4850 | 4309 Cooper Rd. Cinti., OH 45242 | Website
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