Foothills Presbytery News

October 30, 2025

130th Stated Meeting of Foothills Presbytery

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

10:00 am

at Nazareth Church

680 Nazareth Church Rd, Moore, SC

United in Christ, we weave a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. Because of our faith connections, we go forward together in our shared mission and ministry. We are better together as a community of witnesses, as we share the love of Christ in our six counties and beyond.

The Woven Together in Christ packet was mailed to all congregations earlier in the month, and the Stewardship team has been asked to share its contents across the presbytery. The digital Stewardship Brochure is attached below. Please share with your congregation

Stewardship Brochure

Stewardship Letter

Bulletin Insert

Foothills Presbytery Peer Ministry

Western Area Presbyterian Pastors Lunch

Monday, November 3, at noon at the

Social Tap in Anderson!

Music Ministry Leaders

Our next gathering is Wednesday,

November 12 at 9 am on Zoom.

Christian Educators

Our next gathering is

at 1:00 pm on November 17

at First Spartanburg

Youth Leaders Roundtable

No meeting

in November

Imani Milele Choir

performing this

Saturday, November 1

at 7:00 pm

Free Entrance

at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Simpsonville

Full Flyer

The Sanctuary Choir of Westminster, Greenville, will present G. F. Handel’s

Utrecht Te Deum at 4 pm on

Sunday, Nov. 9

Guest soloists: Kathryn Knauer, soprano; Salleigh Harvey, mezzo-soprano; Zackery Morris, tenor; and Craig Price, bass. We’ll be accompanied by Baroque period instruments. All are welcome to attend!

APCE Annual Event 2026

Registration is now available online. November 15 is the early bird registration deadline!

The Foothills CSM Scholarship is available for leaders who provide faith formation in Foothills Presbytery congregations.
The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on need and number of scholarship requests.
The deadline is November 5, 2025.

Presbyterian College partners with Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Lake Institute on Faith and Giving to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF).

Thriving in Ministry Conference Registration Form 2026 For Clergy and other church professionals: Join us April 27-28, 2026 for two days filled with learning, reflection, and fellowship. There is no cost to attend the conference, and hotel expenses will be covered for the first 20 participants that register.

Presbyterian College Summer Youth Ministry Experience 2026 July 6-9, 2026 --A week of service and discernment, primarily for middle school youth, on the campus of Presbyterian College and the surrounding community. Please complete this form to secure space for your group. We will follow up soon with additional information.

Promise Scholarships Promise Scholarships at Presbyterian College unlock opportunities for students to achieve academic and personal excellence. These scholarships provide significant financial support, ensuring you thrive in a community that values service, leadership, and academic excellence.

FULL PC FLYER

If you have any questions, please email Buz Wilcoxon at bwilcoxon@presby.edu

Presbyterians for Earth Care

is inviting young adults ages 18-35 to join the Creation Action Network of Presbyterian Young Adults - CANOPY!

Together, this group is connecting, educating, learning, and taking action in solidarity with creation and with one another.

To learn more visit their Instagram (@canopy_pec), complete their interest form or email Emma Marshall, CANOPY’s organizer, at pecyaorganizer@gmail.com. Join us, and share with a friend!

Journey to Freedom

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Travel Seminar

December 29 - January 6, 2026

Union Seminary Students, Staff, Alumni/ae,

Community Members & Spouses

Detailed Information Here

Nurturing Presbyterian Women's

Heart-filled Ministries

As we prepare for 2026 and a new year of PW possibilities, the 2026 Presbyterian Women Annual Mission Fund Promotional Resource is available to share in newsletters and in circle meetings, on bulletin boards and over prayer.

SCE Connections

Did you know that if you scroll to the end of our newsletter each time, we will have the most up-to-date news from SCE Connections, the PCUSA environmental newsletter created for Foothills Presbytery by our own Manella Calhoun!

P.S.C.E. – Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Union Presbyterian Seminary

The PSCE initiative continues to raise the profile of those serving in all areas of Christian Education and has expanded to the support of those serving as CRE/CP (Commissioned Ruling Elder/Commissioned Pastor).

All cohorts meet on Zoom. For further information, contact Marilyn Johns, Registrar

Wonder of Worship

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Hurricane Relief Work Site Programs in Florida:

First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota

along with PDA partners at FLAPDAN are

hosting a work program site in Florida

There is also a Hurricane Relief Team Host Site at Oakhurst United Methodist Church in Pinellas County, Florida

NEXT Church National Gathering

November 11-14 in Grand Rapids, MI

A Gathering for Leaders Committed to Transformation. With courage and openness, you will find new ways to courageously transform the uncertain world around us all.

Learn More Here

Do you know someone discerning a call to ministry? Curious about studying theology? Do they have a desire to deepen their faith?

Our second Open House of the semester will be on November 17th.

We will gather for morning prayer, answer questions, join for a special service of Prayer Around the Cross, break bread together at lunch, visit classes, and experience the joy of theological learning together.

You're Invited: Join UPSem's Next Travel Seminar!

Travel to India this winter with Dr. Sam Adams and Dr. James Taneti to unpack Christianity, country, and culture. December 27, 2025 - January 16, 2026

Please contact Dean Dan Ott (daniel.ott@upsem.edu) or Sarah Amick (sarah.amick@upsem.edu) for details. Deadline to apply is August 7.

Click here for full flyer and detailed information!

Pansy Duke Scholarship

The Scholarship has been established by Ms. Pansy E. Duke, a longtime and faithful member of the Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, Clemson, South Carolina. The Scholarship is awarded annually to qualified individuals based on leadership, academic excellence, and the commitment to explore means to attain a life of faith-based servant leadership. Deadline is January 10, 2026.

Application and Information