Foothills Presbytery News
February 6, 2025
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Joyful Celebrations
around Foothills Presbytery
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Elder Refresh Training: We had a record number of attendees at the January 18 workshop, held at the Fountain Inn church, led by the Rev. Dr. Tom Malone. (above) | | |
Christian Educators of Foothills visited Memphis last week for the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) Annual Event. (above) | |
Church Financial Officers Forum: January 30 at the presbytery office. (above) | Validated Ministers Gathering (above) | |
Sermon in my Pocket: This workshop was designed to teach participants to teach or preach a sermon in six manageable steps. (above and right) | |
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Foothills Presbytery
Stated Meeting #128
February 18, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
at Eleos Ministry,
110 S Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville.
Theme: “Imagining, with God, the Church’s Future”
Special Guest: Corey Schlosser-Hall
Deputy Exec. Director, Interim Unified Agency of the PC(USA)
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CSM Mission & Outreach News
During 2025, the Mission and Outreach team of the Foothills Presbytery Committee on Shared Ministry will highlight partner ministries and mission opportunities every month. Each month's newsletter will include ways to engage in the featured ministry on the calendar to the left.
February Mission Newsletter
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Women of the Church Day
at the Lake!
Saturday, Feb 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost is $10 to offset the cost of lunch
Clemson Outdoor Lab & Retreat Center
We warmly invite all women from Foothills Presbytery to come together for a day of connection and inspiration at the beautiful lake. We hope you will join us and experience the power of unity and collaboration within our faith community.
REGISTER HERE
before February 13
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Christian Educators Gathering
Our next gathering is Monday, Feb 10
at 12 at the presbytery office.
(Lenton Resource share)
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Music Ministry Leaders
Our next gathering is Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 am
by Zoom.
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
The next gathering will be Thursday,
March 6 at 10:00 am.
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CRE Cohort
The next gathering will be Wednesday,
March 12, 12:00 pm
at the Foothills Presbytery office.
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SC5 School of Theology
2025 Spring Semester
Registration is Open!
Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29
Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
(deadline to register is March 7.)
Registration & Information
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Congregations of South Carolina are called upon to serve through volunteer opportunities for helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Teams of 5-10 may be guest at the South Carolina Inn at Montreat and work projects will be coordinated by Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. The need is great, and the connection with impacted communities will be rewarding in sharing God’s help to address small to mid sized projects that need helping hands.
Contact Mark McCain at mmccain2016@gmail.com for additional details for how your congregation may serve.
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In late October and early November 2024, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Director the Rev. Edwin González-Castillo and Associate for National Disaster Response the Rev. Dr. Jim Kirk traveled to six states and 9 Presbyteries impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. To learn more about Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, including how to volunteer and give, visit pcusa.org/pda | | |
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The Foothills Presbytery Campership code is live and so is registration.
CODE: Foothills50
Visit the Camp Fellowship website for new and continuing programs and opportunities designed for all ages and interests.
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A message from
The Presbyterian Peace Network for Korea
The Presbyterian Peace Network for Korea (PPNK) is a mission network related to the PCUSA, whose primary mission is to educate and advocate for peace on the Korean peninsula. As people of faith who proclaim Jesus as the Prince of Peace, PPNK has written two statements for peace in solidarity with our peace-loving siblings in Korea. It has been sent to our partner churches in South Korea and to PCUSA presbyteries. We are attaching our second statement in both Korean and English for your information. The first statement is still available on line at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bh9mk7eY-yDVDAU0GJAuWbaEMUv9sMmE/view
Please join us in prayer for a nonviolent resolution to this crisis and for peace in the Korean peninsula.
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Westminster Greenville
is pleased to host
David LaMotte
in concert on Friday, 2/14
at 7p in our Fellowship Hall.
The concert is open to friends in the community and especially Foothills Presbytery. While there is no cost for attending, donations will be accepted.
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February Webinar
February 24 at 2 pm, Zoom
Nurturing the spiritual health of someone with dementia is an act of Christian love that preserves their dignity and affirms their personhood. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a modified worship service, either in-person or pre-recorded, for your faith community, and view an example that was developed at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church.
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Session Minutes Reading
The time has come for the annual reading of session minutes. This year we are grateful that we offer three opportunities to gather and review minutes. We find that we learn from each other with these review gatherings.
You may choose whichever option is better for you.
- Tuesday, April 29 - noon at First Church (Spartanburg)
- Tuesday, May 13 - 6:00 pm at Central Church (Anderson)
- Monday, June 9 - noon at the Presbytery office (Greenville)
If you are unable to attend one of these gatherings, you may drop off your 2024 Session Minutes at the Presbytery Office, 2242 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville. Or you may contact Robin Morris at the Presbytery Office to make other arrangements. (Email is rmorris@foothillspresbytery.org or telephone: 864.288.5774.)
Please complete two forms that you will bring with your minutes to the review.
(Click on the title of each form below to open the document.)
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Clerk’s Session Minutes Review Form
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Financial Review & Audit Form
Thank you for your continued service to the church and for your faithful work as a Clerk. We look forward to seeing you at one of the regional gatherings where we can learn from each other as we complete the annual review of Session minutes.
Grace and Peace,
Representation & Review Committee
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ECO-Palms for Palm Sunday
Order Deadline: March 21, 2025 5pm CST
PC(USA) congregations joined thousands of Ecumenical houses of worship in ordering Eco-Palms for use in so many creative ways on Palm Sunday over the last few years. Working together, we do make a difference!
Orders of these palms mean livelihood for harvesters, now, more than ever.
Eco-Palms staff can be contacted by phone at 651-487-7189. 2025 pricing can be found on the Eco-Palms site.
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Free Choir Robes with Stoles!
First Pres, Anderson recently replaced their choir robes. They have about 60 white robes with stoles in the liturgical colors. Most are in fairly good condition.
Green is reversible to the red & purple is reversible to the white. Purple and white are embroidered with the Presbyterian symbol. About 15 robes are cuffed, perfect for handbell ringers or other musicians.
They are willing to let go of the robes and/or stoles separately. Pick up at the church.
Please contact: Kathy Little, First Pres Anderson at 864-617-2178 or kathylittle111@gmail.com
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"The Art of Healing"
Friday, February 14, 2025
12pm Greenville Convention Center
Featuring Chanel Miller - Writer, Artist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author
REGISTRATION
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The Presbyterian Planning Calendar
is seeking photos from congregations and worshiping communities, mid councils, camps, conference centers and education centers for use in its 2025-2026 edition.
The deadline to submit photos for the upcoming calendar is Feb. 14. Photos should be submitted online using a form found here. If you have questions, please contact jackie.carter@pcusa.org or by phone at 502-569-5772.
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is known as a connectional church. In the PC(USA), being connectional reflects a distinctive feature of our governance and ecclesial identity. This concept is rooted in the shared life and mutual accountability across the various councils of the church — sessions, presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly.
Read More
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Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation
Please join Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful study!
Fourth Sundays: Feb. 23rd, Mar. 23rd, Apr. 28th, May 26th
7:00 pm Eastern- The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Click HERE for information & Zoom
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Overturning Your ‘Immunity to Change’ Workshop
with Dr. Robert Kegan
March 3, 2025 from 12 - 3:30 pm
This workshop will provide participants with a fast-moving opportunity to try on this approach for themselves. Come with a personal improvement goal you most want to work on in mind! This virtual event is free, but you must register in advance at Overturning your 'Immunity to Change'.
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Join Us
March 13 - 14, 2025
Plenaries that explore what curriculum looks like for a changing church and world.
Sessions where YOU participate in shaping four curriculum approaches and themes for new curriculum.
Conversations with publishers on moving curriculum from concept to print.
In person in Charlotte or online. Click on the QR code for more information.
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Thriving in Ministry Conference
April 29 - 30
Come explore the liberal arts of ministry with experienced church leaders thriving in their respective contexts.
4 Spaces available. There is no cost to attend the conference. Hotel rooms provided for the first 20 participants.
Click HERE for FULL Flyer.
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Presbyterian College Summer Youth Ministry Experience 2025
A week of service and discernment, primarily for middle school youth, on the campus of Presbyterian College and the surrounding community. If you have any questions, please email Buz Wilcoxon at bwilcoxon@presby.edu
Click HERE for FULL Flyer.
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The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship
The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College (PC) to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are of members of Presbyterian churches, or who attend Presbyterian/Reformed secondary schools, will receive a scholarship for a minimum of $24,000 per year for up to four years—that’s an $96,000 commitment to you.
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60th Celebration Event for Bethelwoods Camp & Conference Center
In honor of our 60th birthday, we are excited to announce our newest fundraising event, Bourbon and Bowties, and we would love for you to consider becoming a sponsor. This special evening promises to be a fun and
unique opportunity to support Bethelwoods’ mission.
April 26, 2025
Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center Horton Lodge
See FULL Flyer & Information Here
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Summer Staff Applications Open for Montreat
Each summer, Montreat Conference
Center employs over 100 Summer
Staff to help keep things running
smoothly during our busiest season.
These young people gain practical
work experience and form a
close-knit community among their
peers as they live, work, and play in
our small valley town.
Visit montreat.org/summer-staff for more info
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Sprunt 2025:
It's a ReUnion Event!
We’re reimagining the Sprunt Lectures to bring cutting-edge theological thinking to you.
We’re planning a ReUnion event for you to connect with alumni, friends, faculty, and others in ministry.
Sprunts 2025: May 5-7, 2025
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond
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2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
The 2025 Presbyterian Youth Trienniumwill take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville.
* Stephen Price from Central is serving as the Presbytery registrar. If your church is interested in participating, please contact Stephen.
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
2025
February
6 Youth Leaders Roundtable & Committee on Ministry meeting
8 Racial Ethnic Cabinet meeting
10 Educators Gathering
12 Music Ministry Leaders Gathering - ZOOM & Disaster Preparedness & Response Administrative Comm Training
13 Committee on Shared Ministry meeting - Zoom and Foothills Stated Mtg Commissioners Orientation - Zoom
14 Property Advisory Committee meeting
18 Stated Meeting #128, February 18, 2025, at Eleos Ministry office
18 Think Tank meeting & Stewardship Subcommittee meeting
19 Property Advisory meeting
20 Courageous Conversations Group meeting and Examinations Committee meeting
23 PYC meeting
24 Antiracism Ministry Team meeting
27 Committee on Preparation meeting
Foothills Presbytery Featured Events
Foothills Presbytery Calendar
Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
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February 18, 2025, at Eleos Ministry office
- May 17, 2025, at Westminister Greenville
- November 11, 2025, at Nazareth
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