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| | Reminder: Reading Clipped Emails | Sometimes email services like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo clip long emails to save space in your inbox view. When this happens, you may see a message like “[Message clipped] View entire message” at the bottom. To ensure you’re seeing the full content—especially important details at the end—be sure to click that link. Subscribers may also use the “Click to view as webpage” option which is always located at the top of The Current; this opens the entire message in your browser for easier reading. | | Time-Sensitive Opportunities | | Applications Close July 1! The Playground at Flagler College is a year-long program for ministry leaders—combining virtual learning, in-person gatherings, and immersive pilgrimages—to reconnect participants with ancient Christian practices like Sabbath, Holy Play, and the Rule of Life. Cohorts are led by expert theologians (including Dr. Nate Stucky, Dr. Lakisha Lockhart, and Dr. Timothy Johnson), beginning with a kickoff in St. Augustine, FL, followed by online sessions, pilgrimages to sacred sites, and concluding with participants teaching what they've learned in their congregations. Thanks to grant support, the $1,000 fee (usually valued at over $12,000) covers all coursework, travel, and stipends. The program empowers leaders to renew their spiritual well-being and bring transformational practices back to their communities. | | | |
Registration closes for Session 4 (July 15-18) on July 1! | | | | Children ages 6 - 12 swim, paddle, create, play, and explore each day all within a caring Christian environment. Campers learn about God through daily bible stories and experience God’s love through our dedicated counselors. | | Spaces are limited (see graphics above), but there's still time to register for some camps this summer! Register by July 2 for Week 5! Don't miss the chance to experience the uniqueness and wonder of Camp Hanover. Click below to find the perfect one for your children or youth this summer! |
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Late registration is still open through July 3! July 29-31 The Presbyterian Church (USA) will welcome thousands of its high school age youth and their adult youth workers to Louisville, Kentucky for four days of worship, recreation, bible study, outreach, and faith formation all around the theme of “As If We Were Dreaming”.
Most programming and meals will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) with all participants housed at nearby Triennium hotels.
| | Are you a leader in a rural congregation? Then this is the place for you. Your church and town are unique. In fact, all rural communities are unique. To know one rural place is to know one rural place. Each congregation is requested to send two people to better share in the work and in communicating the ideas back in your hometown. We welcome pastors, staff, elders, and active congregation members at the conference. | | Montreat Conference Center | | | |
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Virtual and In-person options available.
Registration deadline is July 10.
| | Highlighted Opportunities | | | | Calling all faith leaders! The Office of Christian Formation is opening up a new cohort for up to 10 INDIVIDUAL faith leaders to join the Around the Table initiative—a fantastically FREE opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who care about nurturing faith in children and youth. Together, you’ll explore practical ways to bring faith home, strengthen intergenerational connections, and support families in their spiritual journey. Interested? Let’s walk this journey of faith formation together! Registration deadline July 25, 2025. | | |
The James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage is an ecumenical project of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to equip clergy and lay leaders for gun violence prevention education and action with their congregations. |
| Start a Missional Business at Your Church | | | | Discover how to start a missional business that impacts lives in your community. Lunch included (suggested $10 donation to offset food costs) | | | | |
Join fellow pastors, church leaders, and visionaries at the Presbytery Foundation's Luminosity Conference, March 9–11, 2026, in Orlando, FL. This gathering offers keynotes, workshops, and conversations designed to spark imagination, build practical skills, and empower leaders to navigate change with confidence.
Come ready to dream boldly and lead wisely— together.
| | | | Grow stronger in marriage and ministry. This retreat for clergy couples focuses on: relationships, both as a couple and a community; renewal, with a gentle and gracious schedule planned by someone else (!!); resources, with continuing education led for and by the gathered community. Families welcome! | | | | |
This Matthew 25 event takes place
Nov. 21-23, 2025.
Mark your calendar for this pay-what-you’re-able retreat for high school students and their leaders, centered on worship, leadership development, and small group discussion in line with PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 vision.
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A weekend for young adults:
January 23–25, 2026
The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.
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Hear from three POJ experts on how to amplify and realize the God-given blessings of spirit, mind, and body. The perfect free, on-demand series for your small group! | | | |
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August 29-September 1, 2025
Homecoming Weekend at Camp Hanover is a relaxed, intergenerational gathering for anyone connected to the camp’s past and present. Reconnect with friends, make new ones, and enjoy fun activities like decade-themed tournaments while celebrating what makes Camp Hanover special.
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The Presbyterian Board of Pensions offers a Well-Being Retreat, Strength for the Journey: Healthy Living from the Inside Out, Aug. 18-20, 2025 at Montreat, NC
| | This unique opportunity to explore wholeness through a spiritual, health, financial, and vocational lens is open to active and retired members of the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — including ministers, employees, spouses, and surviving spouses. |
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Join the Atlantic Region Board of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) Sep. 7 -
Sep. 10 in Summerville, SC for the 2025 Atlantic Region Conference! Click here for the schedule.
| | For ministry leaders, chaplains, and lay leaders to learn fresh perspectives on older adult ministry. Come ready to be inspired with new ideas to implement. Leave with tools to deepen your spiritual connection to serving older adults. The workshops will help you address emerging challenges and needs of older adults, caregivers, and faith communities. | | | | |
Earth Care Conference
Sacred Creation: Justice Flows Down Like Water: Oct. 8-11, 2025
Hosted by Presbyterians for Earth Care, this conference invites us to explore the sacredness of water—as a gift from God, a source of life, and a call to justice. Through worship, workshops, and community connection, we’ll engage the urgent need to protect water, advocate for equitable access, and renew our commitment to caring for all creation.
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