January 10, 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

Cal Bremer, Clerk

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 Kevin Smith here: appleismac@gmail.com

and Vice-Moderator, The Rev. Teresa Peterson here: tpeterson46@gmail.com

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.

 Facing Racism: A Vision of the Beloved Community (PCUSA)

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) acknowledges that dismantling racism is a long-term journey requiring discernment, prayer, and action rooted in worship. To respond to this challenge, the 211^th General Assembly (1999) approved Facing Racism: A Vision of the Beloved Community, a comprehensive policy document that guides the church’s ministry of “racial” justice into the 21^st century.

Answering God’s Call: Reflection, Confronting, and Actions for Justice

·        As we, the broken community, move into 2025, what is God calling us to do and be?

·        How can I engage in honest self-reflection to identify and confront biases or behaviors that contribute to racism within myself, my relationships, and my community?

·        How am I challenging public policies, actions, or systems that promote or sustain racism, and how can I deepen my commitment to this work?

Link: https://old.pcusa.org/resource/facing-racism-a-vision-of-the-beloved-commun-19853/community

Renee Danyo, Anti-Racism Committee Member

(she/her/hers)

rdanyo@aol.com 

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

Reading Genesis…Again

Who created the world?

And in how many days?

And what did that serpent say to Eve in the garden?

And how many animals did Noah put on the ark?

And Onan did what? And who was Onan?

And how many colors were in Joseph’s coat?

Ahhh, all those intriguing questions…and more. Like, who wrote Genesis? And when? And where? And why?

But then come the really crucial questions:        

       What is the relevance of Genesis…for us?

       Why should we bother studying Genesis?

       What does Genesis reveal to us about…God?

       What might Genesis teach us about…ourselves?

You are invited to join a class on the book of Genesis being taught by Dr. Loren M. Scribner at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, this winter on Wednesday evenings beginning January 8 from 6:45 p.m. until 8. The class will meet both virtually and in person. If you come in person, you could even join us for a tasty dinner before class.

The text for the course, Reading Genesis Again for the First Time: A Radical Commentary, has recently been published by a friend of Loren’s, Rabbi Joseph Klein. Rabbi Klein is pastor Emeritus of Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park, Michigan. He currently is an adjunct professor teaching Genesis, among other subjects, at Oakland University and Rochester Christian University.

The text can be purchased on Amazon: paperback $10.99, Kindle $5.99, hardcover $19.99. If you would like to explore Genesis with us, or have us order a book for you, please call the Grosse Ile Presbyterian office at 734-676-8811.

APCE Annual Event

Information for Anyone Working in Church Education of All Ages

The 2025 APCE Annual Event is January 29 – February 1 in Memphis, Tennessee! This event is for anyone working in Christian education ministry. There are workshops for working with all ages and topics. Whether you are in a paid position or a volunteer, there is something for you!

Our Educational Ministries Workgroup of the Presbytery has funds available to help with the cost of the event for both registration and travel.

For information on the event, please visit the link below. There are also online options available.

2025 Annual Event | Association of Partners in Christian Education (apcenet.org)

To apply for a scholarship from the Educational Ministries Workgroup, please visit, https://form.jotform.com/223183497850160

If you have any questions, please reach out to Joelle Jarrait at Joellemcce@gmail.com. 



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.

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

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, is looking for a Part-time Minister of Music. Click here to learn more.

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.

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington is seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant. Click here for more information.

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