Foothills Presbytery News

January 22, 2026

Foothills Presbytery

Stated Meeting #131

February 17, 2026

at St. Giles Presbyterian Church

1021 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC 29615

We welcome all commissioners and guests to our February Presbytery meeting.

The Rev. Cecelia “CeCe" Armstrong,

Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly of the PC(U.S.A.),

will be our preacher for worship*.

The theme for the meeting is “Journey to Serve.”

*PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is Pre-pay only!

Lunch is optional and prepay only online.

The deadline to order lunch is on Monday, Feb 2 at 12 noon

The deadline for registration for childcare is Monday, February 2 at 12 noon.

Childcare is available for age 6 months through 4K. Parents are encouraged to bring snacks and a bag lunch for each child registered.

*Does your church have a story to tell?*

As part of the worship service at the February 17th Foothills Presbytery meeting, we would like to share stories from our

congregations in Foothills Presbytery.

Do you have a story of a new or on-going life-giving ministry within your congregation or community? Please send a picture and brief (3-4 sentences) story to pcox@foothillspresbytery.org by Wednesday, January 28.

You are invited

to the

Closing Worship Service

of the Landrum Presbyterian Church

Sunday afternoon,

3:00 pm February 1, 2026

2025 Statistical Reports- Open Now:

The Statistical Entry Access opened for churches on

January 2, 2026.

Please refer to the 2025 Statistical Reporting FAQ for step-by-step explanations for this years statistical reporting.

THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR ENTERING STATISTICS

IS FEBRUARY 12, 2026.

User IDs and church passwords are the same as in previous years.

Questions? Please email lwhite@foothillspresbytery.org.

Foothills Presbytery Peer Ministry

Youth Leaders Roundtable

The next meeting is

Thursday, February 5.

Christian Educators

Our next gathering is February 9, 1:00-2:30 at the Presbytery Office.

Come early at 12:30 for lunch and conversation!

Music Ministry Leaders

Our next gathering is Wednesday,

February 11 at 9 am on Zoom.

Western Region Pastors

Our next gathering will be Thursday, March 5, 12:30, at the Social Tap.

Smaller Congregation Gathering

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

12:00-1:30 pm

“Best Practices for Social Media Workshop” led by Rev. Anne Russ. Rev. Anne Russ, founder of Social Media for Churches, will lead us through a workshop focused on general best practices for social media ministry, including content creation, planning, scheduling and content mix.

Bring your own lunch. Dessert will be provided.

Email LeAnne White HERE if you plan to attend.

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Officer Training Workshop

Saturday, Jan 31, 9:30 – 2:30

at Simpsonville Church

Registration: $20 (includes lunch & materials)

Registration Deadline: 1/23/2026

This workshop, led by the Rev. Tom Malone and CRE Robin Morris, is for newly ordained Elders as well as those who have previously served. It will focus on the four areas on which our Book of Order requires each new officer to be examined:

1) Personal Faith

2) Reformed Doctrines and Beliefs

3) Presbyterian Polity

4) Duties of the Office of Elder or Deacon

Welcome to the 227th General Assembly (2026)

June 22 - July 2, 2026

Issue 7 of GA227's "On the Road to GA"

is hot off the virtual presses!

OPEN THE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE

Download the PDF

Presbyterian Women's

Birthday Offering

As members of the Creative Ministries Offering Committee, we are happy to introduce you to the projects chosen for grants this year and we ask that you share this information far and wide. Thank you for your continued prayers, celebration of our recipients, and support for our long PW tradition of giving! To learn more, visit presbyterianwomen.org/birthday.

CONGREGATIONAL STUDY GUIDE

FOR KAIROS PALESTINE II

Three Christian organizations will soon jointly release a new congregational study guide for the confessional document A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide, the recently issued Kairos Palestine II statement from Palestinian Christian leaders. (Issued Nov. 2025).

Developed by The Palestine Justice Network (PJN) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR), and Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA), the study guide will be a free digital download. It will be available at their websites in February, for use as a 2026 Lenten Study and throughout the year.

Clergy & Commissioned Pastors -

“Reignite Your Pentecost Preaching”

Friday, February 27

What if this coming Pentecost season, you didn’t just preach another sermon, but ignited a fire in the hearts of your congregation? We’re thrilled to invite you to Reignite Your Pentecost Preaching — a powerful, one‑day workshop

designed just for clergy and commissioned pastors like you.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, (Breakfast at 8:30 AM) at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, 530 St. Andrews St., Columbia, SC

Registration: $50 (includes breakfast, lunch, and materials)

Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

Greenville, SC Intergenerational Family Day

More Information

SC5 School of Theology

2026 Spring Semester - March 27 & 28

The SC5 School of Theology classes are held at Presbyterian College. Spring 2026 Semester Courses:

Old Testament (Core)
Church History (Core)
Worship & Sacraments (Core)
Presbyterian Polity (Core)
The Joyous Letter to the Church at Philippi (Elective)
One Thread: Crafting Worship That Unravels (Elective)

Bethelwoods and Bowties 2026

Come join us for a fabulous evening at Bethelwoods Camp & Conference center for Bethelwoods and Bowties 2026! Get ready to dress to impress in your favorite bowtie and enjoy a night of fun, food, and dancing. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with music, top-shelf bourbon, and good company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.

See you there!

Click Here for More Information

The Mid America/Lincoln Trails (MALT)

"Art of Transitional Ministry"

Training offers education for both Weeks I & II at the Mercy Conference and Retreat Center in St. Louis, MO.

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News from the Board of Pensions

In this issue, you will find:

A message from the Reverend Dr. Frank Clark Spencer, President
Highlights from the fall Bd of Directors meeting
Celebrating 20 years of CREDO
Inside the Medical Plan: How It Works and Why It Matters webinar recap
Giving back: Board staff supports the Philadelphia community
Board leadership in action

View the complete BOP News

Montreat Conference Center is pleased to bring you our monthly newsletter January 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 Small Group Leader applications, our upcoming Discovering Renewal event, and news from the last quarter of 2025.

January Newsletter

150 Years of Ministry to

Children and Families

Since 1875, Thornwell has faithfully walked alongside children and families as they have faced confusion, challenges, and crisis. Backed by a community of support and empowered by meaningful partnerships, we have had the privilege to witness and support 150 years of hope, joy and healing! Join Children and Families on Their Journey. Your generosity helps children and families take steps towards hope, love, and a brighter future.

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