February 7, 2025 

TEP, The Rev. Leslie Mott can be reached here: leslie@detroitpresbytery.org

The Synod AC to the POD can be reached here: DetroitAC@detroitpresbytery.org

Click names to see AC profiles.

The Rev. Jeanne Gay, Chair

The Honorable Alice McCollum

Elder Robert Sullivan

Elder Jim Wilson

The Rev. Dr. Chip Hardwick, Ph.D., Synod Executive

Stated Clerk, The Rev. Dr. Melissa DeRosia Allison can be reached here: statedclerk@detroitpresbytery.org

You can contact our Moderator, Elder Mary Lloyd here:

and Vice-Moderator, Elder Sharon Moore here:

Please join us in welcoming Mary and Sharon as Moderators of the POD. Click the images for introductions.

ARE YOU A MATTHEW 25 CHURCH YET?

PERHAPS IT'S TIME, AND HERE'S HOW!

The Presbyterian Mission Agency will help you

with your questions (and more!).

Watch the video and

learn more about next steps here.

For a list of Matthew 25 congregations in the POD, click here.

Knowing our Black History

Groveland 4

Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church

February Adult Classes

Ever heard of the Groveland 4? 

No? Most people haven’t. And yet it explains why so many black people are distrustful of whites. This wasn't an event that could be dismissed as having occurred many generations back. It happened during the lifetime of many of us.

The 9 a.m. Sunday Adult class will look at the PBS documentary which chronicles the rape accusation of four young black men, beatings, murder of one suspect, trials, death sentence verdicts, appeals, murder of a second suspect, retrial and second death sentencing of the final accused. 

If we thought injustice against blacks ended with the abolition of slavery and the Jim Crow laws, we are mistaken. This is recent history; it affects so many relations today. GIPC’s own Phil Kennedy will lead us in this informative, eye-opening look at what helped shape our history.

If you’re willing to have your mind opened & stretched & learn something new, come join us at 9-10 a.m. February 2, 9. & 16. Join us in person (7925 Horsemill Rd, Grosse Ile, MI) or on-line

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89228193223?pwd=eWVVWnlobWtjaEhReU16NUFOSTZhZz09 

Meeting ID: 892 2819 3223

Passcode: 583952

One tap mobile

+19294362866,,89228193223#,

You’ll leave the class with new insights.

For more information contact:      

Grace Morton, Associate for Christian Nurture grace@gipc.org

or David Montgomery, Anti-Racism Team Member, dmontgomery@gipc.org  

Did you know that it is widely believed that Ethiopia was the first nation to convert to Christianity?

As we reflect on this first week of Black History Month, let us refer to Acts chapter 8 in which Philip the apostle is lead by an angel on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza, where he encounters an Ethiopian eunuch. The man was an important official in charge of the treasury of the Kandake, which means “Queen of the Ethiopians.” This spirit-led encounter proves to be life-changing as the Ethiopian eunuch learns of the good news of Jesus and is baptized by Phillip.

Moving forward into the 16^th century, we learn of the powerful impact of the Ethiopian church on the great initiator of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther. In 1534, Martin Luther enlisted the help of an Ethiopian interpreter, Abba Mika'El, a deacon who is ultimately mentioned in letters and sermons by Luther as having had a great influence on him.

The stories of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, as well as Martin Luther and Abba Mika'El are clear illustrations of the gospel that unites us and through which God's work originates and is fulfilled throughout the world.

Saturday, February 15

Church Leadership Connection (CLC) Link: https://clc.pcusa.org/login 

NEED SOME INSPIRATION?

The Synod of the Covenant Presbyterian Women's group is publishing a Quarterly Newsletter.

Click to read the the first edition!

The Synod of the Covenant is seeking a Full-time Associate Executive for Racial Justice and a ten hour/week Volunteer Treasurer. Click the position title for details and if you have interest or a recommendation, please contact Chip Hardwick, Synod Executive, at chip@synodofthecovenant.org.

Milford Presbyterian Church is looking for a Part-time Music Director. Click here for details.

Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian is seeking a Part-time Director of Music Ministries . For more information, click here.

Calvary Presbyterian Church of Detroit, is seeking a Part-time Office Manager. Click here for details.

Forest Hill Church Presbyterian, Cleveland Heights, OH seeks a Full-time Transitional Pastor. This position is located in the Presbytery of the Western Reserve. For more information, click here.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) is seeking to fill multiple job openings. Click here for more information.