May 9, 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. Barry Chance

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-Seals here: msmarylloyd@hotmail.com

and Vice-Moderator, Elder Sharon Moore here: sharon.mooreesq@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.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING!! 

Apply by May 15^th!

Are you called to preach to Good News?

Do you want to improve your preaching skills?

The Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative (CGPI), a ministry Synod of the Covenant for the training emergent “lay” preachers, still has openings for the 2025-2026 program year.

There are lots more details about CGPI on the Synod webpage, as well as the application. But here are the basics:

• CGPI is an 18-month, cohort model program (we are currently recruiting for the second year which begins in June 2025 and runs to November 2026).
• Participants meet monthly online (for roughly two hours) with a cohort of 5-8 participants and a mentor (an experienced Teaching Elder from the Synod with extensive experience regularly preaching in a congregational setting).
• The program begins with a 5 day (Thursday evening – Monday morning) conference at Alma College in Alma, MI. This year that conference is June 12-16.
• There are four in-person meetings throughout the program, twice with everyone in CGPI at the Alma Conference each June, and twice with just your cohort.
• The cost of the program is $1,250; $250 to be paid by the individual and $1000 by your home church and/or presbytery. Scholarships are available as well as payment plans for the churches. The actual total cost is $11,000 per participant, the grant pays for the remainder. All travel and housing expenses, books, etc. are paid for by the grant.
• The emphasis of the program is on preaching. Participants will read and discuss various precaching styles and formats, principals of biblical interpretation, the basics of Reformed theology, as well as practice public speaking, reading scripture, and of course delivering sermons.
• Applications are due by May 15^th.

St. James Presbyterian Church is in the process of closing, and part of their ministry included a Thrift Shop in their educational wing.

The Administrative Commission for St. James is inviting any churches or nonprofits you are in relationship with to come and gather household items, games, toys, books, and clothes to support your mission and ministry.

St. James Presbyterian Church 

25350 Six Mile Rd, Redford Township 

will be open on Friday, May 16th 9:00 am- Noon. 

Bring your own boxes and bags. Please be aware that the thrift shop is located on the second floor and is not accessible by persons who need a lift or elevator. 

Please share this information widely.

Click the flyer to register for the Zoom event.

TreeRunner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield, 2-5 pm. 

More details to come. 

For more information on the POD Collaborative Youth Ministry

Contact Rev. Rebeka Lutz-Ferguson at pastor@genevachurch.org

Registration Deadliine May 31, 2025.

Click anywhere below for more information or to register.

Sign up now before spots run out!

Click the flyer to register.

The Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit (KPCMD)

will be conducting scholarship distributions

for college students enrolling in the 2025 Fall Semester.

The Two Categories of Scholarship

• Futures Scholarship / Cho Kyuhong(조규홍) Memorial Scholarship / Kim DoSim (김도심) Memorial Scholarship
• Student who satisfies “Applicant’s Qualification Requirements” (click to view)
• Student:
• Who attends school in Michigan with a permanent address in Michigan; or
• Who is a member of the Detroit Presbytery including KPCMD; or
• Who is a child of the Detroit Presbytery member including KPCMD; or
• Who is a child of Police/Firefighter in Southfield/Farmington Hills.
• KPCMD Missionary Scholarship
• Student who is a child of Korean Missionary overseas.
• Student who satisfies “Applicant’s Qualification Requirements”

Application Deadline: June 8^th 2025

• All High School transcript submissions by June 30th 2025.
• Scholarship distribution period will be during mid-August 2025.
• E-Submissions (required) and Inquiries to scholarship@kpcmd.org



Click the flyer to view the

Summer schedule.

For more information, contact

Camp Director Alicia Rowney at alicia@campwestminster.com

www.campwestminster.com

The future of Ukraine is uncertain. Russia continues to occupy more Ukrainian land. Drone and rocket attacks come daily.

The staff of This Child Here continues to work with families displaced by this war: with Centers open 7 days a week, with summer programs on the Black Sea, placing students in high schools and colleges in America, and in spite of war, building a remarkable community of trust and support.

If you would like learn more about this program or help to fund this venture, go to

https://www.thischildhere.org/thinking-of-giving 

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 Part-time Treasurer. This is a PAID position. Click the position title for details and if you have interest or a recommendation, please contact Chip Hardwick, Synod Executive, at chip@synodofthecovenant.org.

The Presbytery of the Western Reserve is looking for a Full-time Transitional Pastor. Click here for details.

Lake Shore Presbyterian Church in St. Clair Shores is seeking a Part-time Organist/Accompanist. Click here to find out more.

First Presbyterian Church of Troy is looking for a Part-time Community Outreach Director. Click here to learn more.

Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Youth Programming. Click here for more information.

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham has openings for two positions in their

Birth – 5^th grade Children and Family Ministries: 

• Director of Children and Family Ministries - click here for more information
• Children and Family Ministries Assistant - click here for more information

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

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