Foothills Presbytery News
April 30, 2026
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Foothills Presbytery 132nd Stated Meeting
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Central Pres Church
1404 North Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621
"While We're Young"
As a connectional church, we gather not only to conduct business - but to strengthen our shared life, listen for the Spirit, and encourage one another in the work of ministry.
At this meeting, we will be led in worship by our Presbytery Youth Council (PYC) and celebrate the commissioning of the 2026-2027 PYC. Their leadership is a powerful witness to the future God is shaping among us - inviting us to live with courage, creativity, and hope while we're young in faith and imagination.
Together, we will continue building a presbytery that is connected, innovative, and committed to becoming a beloved community across generations.
9:00 am - Check-in & Fellowship, 10:00 am - Worship & Meeting
REGISTER HERE
HANDBOOK
Commissioner Orientation: Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 pm (via Zoom)
Details will be included in your registration confirmation email.
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The Think Tank is encouraged about the future of Foothills Presbytery. As part of their report, they plan to highlight “bright spots” and “spotlights” woven
into the mission and ministry of the Presbytery.
Bright spots are places where vitality is evident.
Spotlights are places pointing toward the future that invite attention and intentional “innovation investment.”
You will notice some of those bright spots and spotlights highlighted through the presbytery packet and supplement for our May meeting.
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Annual Reading of Session Minutes
This year we are grateful that we offer three opportunities to gather with Clerks of Session and to review minutes. We find that when we gather to review minutes that we learn from each other.
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Thursday, April 30 at Noon at First Church (Spartanburg) 393 E. Main St, Spartanburg
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Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm at Central Church (Anderson) 1404 North Blvd, Anderson
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Tuesday, June 9 at noon at the Presbytery ofc (Greenville) 2242 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville
Click HERE for more information and to download necessary forms.
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Join us for an
Exhibition of photos
People of Ukraine:
Life In-Between
Sunday, May 3 at 10:15 am
at North Community Church Presbyterian, Anderson. Learn more from Rev. Dr. Robert Gamble and Olya (Oli) Balaban with thischildhere.org.
FLYER
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Social Media Best Practices for Churches- Part II, Monday, May 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
at the Presbytery Office
Rev. Aaron Ochart and Heather Murtaugh from St. Andrews will lead us in a hands-on practicum/workshop focused on how to actually use social media (from simple things like naming administrators on Facebook to more practical things like making videos or flyers, and how/when to post).
Bring your questions and devices and come ready to learn! You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Email lwhite@foothillspresbytery.org if you plan to attend.
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
The next meeting will be on
Thursday, May 7 at noon at Gather, Greenville.
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Music Ministry Leaders
Our next gathering is Wednesday,
May 13 at 9 am on Zoom.
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Christian Educators
Our next gathering is Monday, May 18,
1:00-2:30 at the Presbytery office.
(Option to bring your lunch at 12:30.)
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Validated Ministers
Our next gathering is via Zoom on
Tuesday, May 19 at noon.
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World Labyrinth Day
May 2 - 1:00 pm
Walk with us at 1 pm as we join our time zone neighbors in a rolling wave of peace.
North Anderson Community Church, Presbyterian
The Labyrinth in the Woods
4200 Liberty Highway, Anderson
worldlabyrinthday.org
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Annual Mother's Day Offering
On Sunday, May 10, Presbyterian churches throughout the State of South Carolina will receive the annual Mother’s Day Offering in support of the charitable care ministry of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC).
Thank you for your generosity. Gifts may be made by check through your congregation, or online at giving.prescommunities.org.
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Women's Day Program
at Salem Church
The pastors and women of Salem Presbyterian Church warmly invite you to attend our Women's Day Program on Sunday, May 24, at 3pm. The theme for this special occasion is "5o Women in Red and White on Fire for the Lord". We encourage all women to wear red, white, or a combination of red and white.
Click here for full flyer with details.
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Beyond Fight or Flight
-a five-week leadership series from the Center for Healthy Churches designed to help congregations navigate tension with clarity, courage, and care. Conflict is not the enemy. Unaddressed conflict is.
Each week in this series introduces one practical leadership step you can use immediately with your team. Learn More
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Ecumenical Transitional
Leadership Training
Innovative hybrid training program designed to equip pastors and lay leaders across denominations for the vital work of interim ministry. Over the course of this program, participants will engage with 11 modules covering essential competencies for transitional ministry. Get all the details & Register Here
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Christian Education &
Ministry Online Resources
PC9USA) Store, 2026-2027
Click HERE for their online
Resource Catalogue.
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Limestone Presbyterian Church, located in the heart of Gaffney, South Carolina, is seeking a Music Director. Limestone Presbyterian Church’s vision for ministry includes worship, education, outreach, and fellowship. Worship is our most important activity. Music is a key component of our worship. Limestone enjoys a traditional worship service that incorporates familiar hymns and liturgy. We have a history of being blessed with an exceptional music program, especially for our size.
This part-time musician will provide music leadership for our worship services and other special services, working with our minister, organist, pianists, handbell ensemble, chancel choir, and occasionally other musicians.
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First Presbyterian Church, Anderson
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SC5 Leader of Leaders Event
Awed by All the Things
The five Presbyteries of South Carolina will host a workshop on Intergenerational Ministry on Thursday, September 3, 2026 (New date!) at Seven Oaks Presbyterian in Columbia.
REGISTER
Event fee: $40 per participant for workshop, including lunch. Registration deadline – Thursday, August 20, 2026. Space is limited.
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April 2026 WoW newsletter
Please note that you have two registration opportunities:
- Godly Play training, April 14-16, 2026
- Upcoming online Children's Ministry Refresh led by my colleague Dr. Christine Hong on Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
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Thornwell 150
Documentary Hosting Opportunity
Thornwell’s 150th Anniversary Documentary is now available to our faith partners. We would like to extend the invitation for presbyteries and churches to host their own screenings! Click here to view a short preview link here for your convenience.
Elizabeth Milhous, Vice President for Mission Advancement, 864-922-1878, will serve as the Thornwell contact for planning these events.
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SUMMER CAMP 2026 at Camp Fellowship!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
The first 25 campers who register from Foothills Presbytery churches will automatically get a $50 Campership! When registering, use Campership Code: Foothills50
Visit the Camp Fellowship website for new and continuing programs and opportunities designed for all ages and interests.
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June 22 - July 2, 2026
Issue 8 of GA227's "On the Road to GA"
is hot off the virtual presses!
OPEN THE APRIL
2026 ISSUE
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We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the Yale Divinity School Certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership!
This is a nine-month, digital, cohort-based program where participants learn from faculty and staff from Yale Divinity School and other leading institutions. The next cohort for this academic and practical primer on the themes relevant to leading resilient, healthy, theologically rooted youth ministries will run from September 2026 - May 2027. Applications close on May 15th so save your spot now!
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Pres Assoc of Musicians 2026
Worship & Music Conference
June 21-26 & June 28-July 3, 2026, Montreat
Join worshipers of all ages - musicians, leaders, and learners - for the largest annual gathering of Presbyterians welcoming participants of all denominations. Your participation is an investment in the dynamic growth of the Church as we explore the promising future together.
Register Now
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The Art of Transitional Ministry
August 16–21, 2026
Adult Continuing Education
Click here to learn more.
Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, in cooperation with the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium
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S. T. E. P. S Theme: Share Abundantly In Every Good Work (II Corinthians 9:8)
Saturday, August 29
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Details Coming!
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