Foothills Presbytery News

October 22, 2026

Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting #133

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:00 am

at First Presbyterian Church

393 E. Main Street, Spartanburg

Our Theme is “From Generation to Generation: Remembering the Saints, Telling our Story, and Trusting God’s Future.”

We begin with worship with the Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon (Marianne & E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life at Presbyterian College) proclaiming The Word. During worship we will honor the saints who entered the Church Triumphant in the last year. We will celebrate communion together.

During our Special Order, we will hear stories about the five presbyteries in South Carolina: their past, present, and future possibilities. As we receive reports from our committees and commissions about the mission and ministry in Foothills, we will hear stories of how we are trusting in God’s future.

Commissioner Orientation is Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 pm via Zoom. More information is included in your registration confirmation email.

Please plan to join us for this Stated Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 with check-in beginning at 9:30. We will conclude our time together by 2:30.

MISSION & OUTREACH

To build on the imaginative energy and conversations sparked by the Presbytery’s recent Think Tank, the Committee on Shared Ministry wants to hear what is already happening in congregations across Foothills Presbytery.

What mission partnerships are bringing life and energy to your congregation right now?

What are you most excited about? Where are you seeing God at work? And might there be opportunities for other congregations or ministries within Foothills Presbytery to join you, learn from you, or partner alongside you?

We invite you to share a story with us—in whatever format works best for you. You can simply reply to this email with a written story, email Pressley Cox, or come tell it to us! The Presbytery office now has a recording studio, and we would love to record you sharing your congregation’s mission story.

Your story might just spark an idea, a connection, or a new partnership somewhere else in the Presbytery.

Please share with church staff and members who are involved in

mission and service.

From the Foothills Presbytery

Sexual Ethics Committee

The Committee has partnered with GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) to provide Ethics and Boundaries Training for all Minister members of Foothills Presbytery, those serving on Presbytery Committee’s, and Presbytery Volunteers.

The first training is scheduled for Thursday April 29, 9:00 – 12:00 at ReCenter (Pelham Rd, Greenville). More detailed information coming soon.

To read more about GRACE: www.netgrace.org

THIS WEEK

Financial Officers Forum

Tuesday, Oct 27 at the Presbytery Office

12- 1:30 pm

Topic: Best Practices of Budgeting

A light lunch will be served.

RSVP to confirm your attendance to olanda.carr@presbyterianfoundation.org or LeAnne White by EOD Thursday, October 15th.

Virtual Link Available.

Honoring All Saints

Foothills Presbytery has a tradition of recognizing and celebrating the lives of Ruling Elders and Ministers (and their spouses) who have entered the Church Triumphant in the last year.

Please send the names of those Elders and Ministers (and their spouses) who have died since November 2025. We will honor them during worship at our Nov Stated Meeting of Presbytery. Please send names to LeAnne White, by Thur, Oct 29.

Foothills Presbytery Peer Ministry

Western Region Pastors

Our next gathering is Tuesday, November 3 at 12:30pm at Social Tap in Anderson.

Music Ministry Leaders

Our next gathering is Wednesday,

November 11 at 9:00 am, on Zoom.

Christian Educators

Our Annual Educator Retreat is November 15-17 at Camp Fellowship.

Youth Leaders Roundtable

The next meeting is November 19 at 12:00 pm. We will meet at the Pita House (495 S Pleasantburg, Greenville, SC 29607) to grab food then walk next door and gather at Grateful Brew (501 S Pleasantburg).

Validated Ministers

Happy Hour Gathering on March 11,

from 5:00 – 7:00

Location: to be determined

Fo r Your Church

Smaller Congregation Gathering

Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

at the presbytery office

“Preparing the Way Together -

An Advent Resource Share”

Advent is coming! Gather with leaders from smaller congregations to exchange ideas, find fresh inspiration, and prepare for the season together. Bring a favorite Advent resource to share—devotions, worship ideas, music, children’s activities, or a meaningful tradition from your congregation. We’ll also introduce newly added Advent resources available in the Foothills Presbytery Resource Center. Whether you bring a tried-and-true favorite or come looking for ideas, there’s a place for you at the table! Bring your own lunch. Dessert will be provided.

Email LeAnne White HERE if you plan to attend.

Montreat Conference Center

South Carolina Inn at Montreat

You can book your next room with a view of beautiful Montreat HERE.

Help Foothills Presbytery support the on-going mission of SC Inn at Montreat: Give via this GiveButter campaign link.

Save the Date!

Officer Training

Saturday, February 6, 2027

Details coming soon.

People & Stories from Around Foothills

Antiracism Ministry Team Training Workshop in September at the Presbytery office :

Coming Up

Montreat's monthly newsletter October in Montreat

Montreat Conference Center is pleased to bring you our monthly newsletter October in Montreat. Please find updates from our president, highlights on programmatic offerings, and ways that you can engage with Montreat below. Specifically, in this issue we are talking about our year-round commitment to youth programming, Youth & Young Adult Takeover Month, and our second annual Support the Wilderness Day.

Leader Formation Webinar for Ruling Elders and Deacons

October 29, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 pm (EDT)

Registration closes on October 21

More information: Leader Formation webpage

Wonder of Worship

October

Newsletter

Click Here

1st Wed SACK Lunch Conversation

A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod! Join, learn and share: experience, resources, and best practices on a new topic each month. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 12-1 pm (Eastern Time).

Nov 4: Systemic Poverty

Click HERE to Register

APCE Annual Event

The APCE Annual Event will be held in Portland, Oregon from January 27-30, 2027, either in-person at the Marriott Downtown Waterfront or via Annual Event Online.

Registration is now available online: Nov 15 is the early bird registration deadline. To learn more visit 2027 APCE Annual Event.

Foothills CSM Scholarship: Available for leaders who provide faith formation in Foothills Presbytery congregations. The deadline is November 5, 2026.

Click below to read more about upcoming training opportunities and workshops:

October and Beyond

Learning Opportunities at LMPC

Dementia Myths

Three Part Series at Second Church

Presented by the SC Dept on Aging.

Part III: Nov 14, 10 am

Email : hello@sprez.org for more information

2027 SC5 COM-CPM-PDA-PJC RETREAT

March 5 – 6, 2027

Registration is open. A block of rooms (Alphabet Soup Conf) is being held for our attendees at a special discounted group rate .

Click here for full flyer and more information.

Camp Fellowship

Winter Camp

SAVE THE

DATE!

Click HERE for information.

Save the date for the

2027 Churchwide Gathering of

Presbyterian Women!

August 5 - 7, 2027

Visit presbyterianwomen.org/gathering for more information. And don’t forget to share your enthusiasm for the Gathering on social media! #PWGathering #2027ChurchwideGathering

Prophets, Poverty, and Me

Beth Lindsay Templeton

This book examines nine passages from the Old Testament and considers their application in our world especially as it relates to poverty and the experiences of present-day individuals and families. It can be used both as a personal devotional aimed at enlightening and offering a better understanding of how the voices of the prophets of old speak to us—and as a workbook for a Bible study or retreat. Available Here.