Because Presbyterians love anniversaries

FPC/Brownsville is celebrating 175 years in the Rio Grande Valley (see story below).

Registration for childcare for the March Presbytery meeting is now open. Childcare will be available from 1:30-6:00 on Friday and 8:30- noon on Saturday.  

All children must be registered by Thursday, February 27.

HMMN Annual Meeting & Workshop #6

HMMN Reunión Anual y Taller #6

March 7-8, 2025 / 7-8 de marzo, 2025

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

The Hispanic Ministries Mission Network (HMMN) presents the last of a six-part workshop series for Hispanic Presbyterian congregations throughout the Synod of the Sun: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. You are invited to join us on this journey as we meet at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary to share, discuss, grow, and develop the leader God sees within you.

La Red de Misiones de Ministerios Hispanos (HMMN) presenta el último de una serie de talleres de seis partes para congregaciones presbiterianas hispanas dentro del Sínodo del Sol: Desarrollando los líderes de mañana, hoy. Estás invitado/a a unirte a nosotros en este viaje mientras nos reunimos en el Seminario Teológico Presbiteriano de Austin para compartir, discutir, hacer crecer y desarrollar al líder que Dios ve dentro de ti.

Do you work with kids in your congregation? Do you want to chat with others in children's ministry, share resources, and ask questions? Join us in the brand new Mission Presbytery Kids Facebook group! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4059793917582704

Celebrating 175 Years in Brownsville

First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville is celebrating our 175th Anniversary on Sunday, February 23, 2025. We are pleased our former pastor, the Rev. Dr. Lynne Myers is helping lead worship that day.

First Presbyterian Church's humble beginnings originated on the riverboat "The Whiteville" in 1849 where organizing pastor, Reu. Hiram Chamberlain, and his family lived. The First Presbyterian Church, Brownsuille, TX organized on February 23, 1850 and is the first Protestant church along the Rio Grande.

We continue to have a story to tell to the world all while striving to act justly, embrace kindness, and walk humbly with our Lord. Thanks be to God.

Freshly Brewed, a SCRAPCE Gathering

Join us for Freshly Brewed, a SCRAPCE gathering:

The Great APCE Share - Thursday, February 27th at 2:30pm on Zoom. 



• for those who went to Memphis for the Association of Partners in Christian Education Annual Event (to share their insights and learnings and workshop materials!)
• for those who were not able to attend to get ideas from workshops and conversations there.
• No need to register! Come at 2:30 and meet other people doing Christian formation in lots of different settings – children to adults, youth to older adults!

Freshly Brewed Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/freshlybrewedfeb2025

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86445527046?pwd=x34B1kyRnlMmQL57B1FdcBq092Km05.1

(Meeting ID: 864 4552 7046 Passcode: 74140)

Stated Clerk's Notes

There's a lot happening at the upcoming presbytery meeting. It's a packed agenda with important discussions, celebrations, and votes to engage in. There will be a lot of opportunities for connection and fellowship with the addition of events like the discussion on the amendments, meetings with new ministers, and the regional conversations.

Stated Clerk Laurie Palmer welcomes you to the upcoming presbytery meeting in this week's edition of the Notes.

Click below for the Proposed Amendments Booklet and Summary Chart of Amendments

We will vote on these proposed amendments at the March 7-8, 2025, Mission Presbytery meeting at FPC, Kerrville.

Do You Have All Your Ducks in a Row?

Have you considered estate planning to make things easier for those caring for you to follow your wishes?

A free potluck and Estate Planning Workshop will take place at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in San Antonio on Sunday, March 2, at 12:30pm. Cynde and Zippy will be discuss planning tools for you to make things easier.

Because Presbyterians dodge and help others

Seven churches gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville for their 2025 Dodgeball Tournament. And they also made 100 snack bags to give out to the community.

Because Presbyterians give and give and give

FPC/Austin surpassed their goal in the Souperbowl of Caring challenge, donating over 1800 cans and over $3800 in monetary donations fro the Manos de Cristo food pantry.

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings

Associate Pastor: Pastor to Children, Youth, and Pastoral Care | Madison Square/San Antonio

Part-Time Stated Supply or CRE | First/Kingsville

Organist/Pianist | Burnet/Burnet

Interim Pastor | Oak Hills/San Antonio

Part-Time Office Administrator and Bookkeeper |

Alamo Heights/San Antonio

Transitional General Presbyter | Mission Presbytery

Part-Time Pastor | First/Cotulla

Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor | First/Copperas Cove

Part-Time Minister | First/Palacios

Head of Staff/Senior Pastor | New Braunfels/New Braunfels

Long Term Substitute Math Teacher | Presbyterian Pan American School

Chief Financial Officer | Presbyterian Pan American School

Part-Time Piano/Organ Musician | First/Port Lavaca

IT Director | First/Kingsville and Pan American School

Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin

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providing opportunities for worship, learning, and service so that all can flourish

through God’s grace.