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October 2026

2026-27 Planning Calendars & 2025-2026 Books of Order

2026-2027 Presbyterian Planning Calendars

The Presbytery Office has a limited supply of the 2026-2027 planning calendars for sell at the discounted rate of $11.25* each. Please email Lisa Mallory to order.

* Shipping charges from office not included.

2025-2027 Books of Order

The Presbytery Office has received requests for Books of Order (2025-2027). We are happy to order at the discounted bulk rate of $10.25* if there is enough interest. But! We need to place an order soon. Please email Lisa Mallory by Tuesday, October 6th with any requests.

* Shipping charges from office not included.

Forest Lake Presbyterian Church cordially invites you
to celebrate the nation's 250^th Anniversary in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way by attending a three-speaker series beginning September 30th.

This Wednesday night speaker series, open to the congregation and the community, will encourage all to consider the roots of our American ethos and government, the cost of the experiment, the influence of Presbyterians on our nation’s governance, and to provoke thoughtful reflection on our future as a nation. Dinner, catered by Southern Way Catering, costs $20 for a single night or $50 for all three nights. Registration will be open first to our church for a week and then to the community. Spots are limited so make sure you register as soon as possible! For more information see the flyer.

Click here to register today!

September 30 – “The Great Awakening’s Impact on the American Revolution” with Dr. Richard J. Chacon
October 7– “Scotch-Irish Presbyterian Influence on the Revolutionary War in the S.C. Backcountry” with John Allison
October 14 – “The Presbyterian Influence on the United States Constitution” with Judge Cameron McGowan Currie

Join with others from smaller congregations in our Synod for

Small and Mighty Conversations

A Time to Connect and Equip Leaders in Smaller Membership Churches

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Next Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., the conversation will be led by our General Presbyter & Stated Clerk, Rev. Dr. Danny C. Murphy.

<<< (See the flyer for details).

To join the Tuesday, October 6th conversation, click on the Zoom link below.

Zoom Meeting Link

(For Oct. 6th ZOOM Conversation only)

If you would like to register to be a part of these ongoing, monthly conversations, click on the link below to register on the Synod of South Atlantic website.

(For on-going monthly conversations)

You're Invited !

Eight-week Grief Support
Workshop Series

Stephen Ministries of First Prebyterian Church, Aiken, is sponsoring an eight-week grief support workshop for churches, faith based counseling centers and support groups, beginning Thursday, October 15, 2026 from

9:00 AM-12:30 PM.

Peggy Haymes, Author of a new grief curriculum, Navigating Griefland will be leading the morning workshops.

Click here to see flyer with the details.

Create Your Own Collaboration Grant Available from the
Discipleship Resource Team (DRT)

Deadline to apply is Oct. 1st!!

See link below.

Create Your Own Collaboration Grant

This DRT grant offers up to $1,000 to support innovative collaborative faith formation initiatives between PC(USA) congregations and/or ecumenical partners. Applications are due by October 1 for grants to be awarded in November 2026. Find form using the following link: CYOC GRANT APPLICATION

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN YOUTH MINISTRY

South Aiken Presbyterian Church, located at 1711 Whiskey Rd, in Aiken, SC 29803, is currently hiring for a Youth Ministry Programs Coordinator!

This position is a non-exempt, part-time, hourly position, with flexibility to set your own hours during the weekday and some set hours on Sundays and a few other occasional occurrences.

Requirements include experience participating and coordinating youth events; an ability to relate to youths (6th - 12th grade) while also maintaining an appropriate professional distance; an understanding of biblical knowledge and an ability to engage with these fundamentals with our youth; and strong leadership skills such as organization, time management, dependability, etc.

You can view the complete job description listing linked here. Please send your resume to pastor@southaiken.org to begin the interview process

AND

Forest Lake Presbyterian Church in Columbia is seeking a Part-time Director of Youth Faith Formation.

Not just a job—a calling.

Help middle & high school students explore faith, ask big questions, and live with purpose. Lead programs - Build relationships - Inspire real faith in action

Email here to apply: contactus@flpc.org
Learn more by visiting the FLPC website

ALSO

Introducing Forest Lake Youth (FLY) Ministry Interns!

Do you know a young adult or college student who would be a great youth leader, but can't commit to the Youth Director position? We have created FLY Interns! A part-time, hourly position that will help coordinate and implement FLY programming throughout the academic year. Learn more on the FLPC website. Apply by emailing contactus@flpc.org.

News from Camp Fellowship

Summer camp may be over, but there are lots of things happening at Camp Fellowship this month. Be sure to check the website.

Union Presbyterian Seminary Symposium 2026

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October 8-9, 2026

In-Person and Hybrid in Charlotte, NC

A two-day symposium for practitioners to explore the foundations and frameworks for intergenerational ministries the first day. The next day move from theory to practice in your context. Write liturgy, outline sermons and educational experience then receive feedback from the leaders in these areas. Leaders include Dave Csinos, Rich Volez, Janaki Gooty, Jenny McDevitt and more! For more information on leaders and logistics visit: bit.ly/4vJnFaU or click on image.

2026 Stated Meeting Dates

Saturday February 14th - Northminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia

Saturday, May 16th - First Presbyterian Church, Clinton

Saturday, August 22nd –Upper Long Cane Prebyterian Church, Abbeville

Tuesday, November 17th – Westminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia

The Presbytery Office Hours

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on Friday

Wednesday- open only for appointments, staff will be working remotely.

Please call ahead if you need to make an appointment for Wednesdays.

803-794-1225

You're Invited !﻿﻿﻿ ﻿﻿Eight-week Grief Support﻿﻿ Workshop Series

Create Your Own Collaboration Grant Available from the﻿﻿ Discipleship Resource Team (DRT)

You're Invited !

Eight-week Grief Support
Workshop Series

Create Your Own Collaboration Grant Available from the
Discipleship Resource Team (DRT)