Presbytery of Mackinac Hybrid Stated Meeting Call and Deadlines

Hybrid Stated Meeting

Hosted by the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City (PCTC) on

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Call Letter

Registration(s) Deadline:

5pm EDT Saturday, September 5, 2026

Meeting Registration Form

Childcare Registration Form

The pastors and staff of PCTC are excited to welcome the presbyters of Mackinac to the fall hybrid meeting. Please contact Pastor Jordan jordan@tcpresby.org

if you are interested in Friday's social gathering.

Time and date: 6pm EDT on Friday, September 18, 2026

Location: Margarita's Grill

(1796 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City)

Reservations are required -

before Tuesday, September 8th if interested.

As a reminder:

We are not able to secure a discounted block of rooms in Traverse City for the September 19th

Stated Meeting of Presbytery of Mackinac.

Traverse City is a prime fall destination location; availability is limited and pricing is volatile.

Mighty Mac Academy

Online Sessions Begin

Thursday, Sept 10th

Welcome! Registrants of

Mighty Mac Academy

Fall courses begin Thursday,

September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern

via Zoom video conferencing.

Registration CLOSED: Monday, Aug 17th

Payment Deadline: Monday, Aug 24th

Christian Caregiving Syllabus

Spiritual Practices Syllabus

Courses and retreats are open to ALL presbyters.

Presbytery Point Camp

Wish List and Open House

Open House at Presbytery Point Camp

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1PM-7PM

"Stop by and meet our new Camp Director:

Wayne Potter.

Stop by (to) see the Dining Hall, walk to the Point, and enjoy some “camp food”.

We would love to see your smile ..." 

FPC, Marquette is Seeking ...

Director of Spiritual Formation and Outreach

Click link below for Job Posting:

Campus Ministry Director

Click link below for Job Posting:

Please Note: The two positions noted above may be incorporated into one full-time position for the right candidate.

Blessings to You and Yours!

The office will be closed

Monday, September 7, 2026

~ The Staff of Presbytery of Mackinac

LINKS & REMINDERS:

Fall activities are in sight ...

The presbytery website is a great First Source for resources:

www.presbymac.org

Documents for the September 19^th Hybrid meeting will be posted on the website the week before the meeting.

Look under “Our Meetings” on the website homepage and come prepared to conduct the presbytery’s business. Unable to attend in person or online, we encourage you to read the documents and follow up with your church representative(s).

Reminder: Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your church's calendar order at the stated meeting.

Questions, comments, thoughts ... email admin@presbymac.org

... my laptop is always open!

With Christ's peace & joy, Alana

From Rev. Sarah Rutherford

"I hope you are well! I am a pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I serve as the primary campus minister for a UKirk campus ministry chapter that serves students at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. We would love to spread information about this campus ministry to churches who may have students starting at these universities in the fall."

Rev. Sarah Rutherford (She/Her)

Resident Minister

734-418-9473 (direct line)

972-730-5387 (cell)

Boundaries and Ethics Training 2026

If you attended one of the recent trainings, please be on the lookout for an email and certificate from Emily Franson: efranson@lakemichiganpresbytery.org

Be sure to keep a copy for yourself and your church and forward the email with certificate to Alana at the presbytery office admin@presbymac.org for our records.

There are three (3) more opportunities in 2026 to comply with the Book of Order. The next one is:

• Oct 21 4–8 PM, Wednesday Evening

REGISTER HERE

For other dates in 2026, click below:

Insurance Board's 2025 Annual Report

"Insurance Board’s annual report highlights key achievements, updates, and growth from the past year, along with future goals, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and innovation in an evolving industry landscape."

"PCUSA chaplains serving in Federal Ministries with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Veterans Affairs, and the military continue to offer faithful and meaningful ministries in their communities. They are deeply grateful for your denominational support and prayers."



"Please take a few moments to read the Summer Newsletter (Click Here). We also invite you to share it with anyone interested in this ministry, including seminaries, churches, family and friends, and those with questions about ministry to veterans and their families."

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Submit items of interest to Alana at

admin@presbymac.org

Before the 1st of the month

We will endeavor to post it in an upcoming newsletter.

Please Note: We do not solicit funds for individual churches.