Planning Ahead ...

Accommodation Update

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

Stated Meeting of Presbytery of Mackinac.

If you are planning to seek accommodations for Friday and/or Saturday and attend the hybrid meeting in person, we suggest searching for and making reservations NOW.

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

Most hotels/motels will permit cancellation up to a week in advance without fees. However, please be diligent and confirm cancellation policies BEFORE committing.

The pastors and staff of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City are excited to welcome you to the fall hybrid meeting.

The required meeting registration form will be available later this summer.

Celebrating 250 Years of Independence

in the United States of America

The presbytery office will be closed

Friday, July 3, 2026

(in observance of Independence Day)

Wishing you a blessed 4th of July filled with fireworks, family, food, fun, and freedom!

~ The Staff of Presbytery of Mackinac

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."

Also from the Insurance Board

The Steward, Summer 2026



• Solar Panels: The Benefits & The Challenges

• Controlling Fire Exposure in Churches: Safety Planning That Protects People and Property

• Agent Corner

• Roof-Mounted Solar Panels and Fire Prevention for Churches

• Claims Lessons Learned

• Safety of Solar Panels for Churches: An Insurance and Risk Management Perspective

• CEO Corner & Climate Corner

Mighty Mac CRE Academy

We hope you will consider checking us out!

Whether you are seeking spiritual recharging, or are interested in the CRE program, Mighty Mac CRE Academy looks forward to welcoming you.

Fall courses begin the first week of September (registration opens late summer 2026).

Information on courses and retreats is available on the presbytery website.

Courses and retreats are open to ALL presbyters.

LINKS & REMINDERS:

Summer is Blooming ...

The 2026-2027 Planning Calendar order will be placed this week for delivery at the September stated meeting in Traverse City. If you ordered online with our office, please be sure your check is mailed to PO Box 674.

The presbytery website is a great First Source of information:

www.presbymac.org

If anyone is interested in receiving the presbytery newsletter, please direct them to "Presbytery Resources", where they may click on any of the archived newsletter issues, and select "Join Our Email List".

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

... my laptop is always open!

With Christ's peace & joy, Alana

From Brenda Ransom's desk,

Presbytery Point Board President

"It has saddened our camp board, staff, volunteers and friends to hear of the final closing of Camp Michigamme..."

Please click the button above to go to the presbytery website and view the letter to the Methodist Church and updated information links regarding Presbytery Point Camp.

Boundaries and Ethics Training 2026

These scheduled boundaries and ethics trainings are being sponsored by the Synod of the Covenant at no cost to participants (pastors, elders, and staff) in our 11 presbyteries.  

A participant needs to attend one entire session in order to comply with the Book of Order requirement.

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:

Presbyterian Women

Newsletter and Registration

Synod of the Covenant Presbyterian Women Annual Gathering

July 24-25, 2026

Southminster Presbyterian Church, Centerville/Dayton, Ohio

Any questions? Contact Anita Betts, 517-993-7000 or busybeemom50@yahoo.com

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admin@presbymac.org

Before the 1st of the month

We will endeavor to post it in an upcoming newsletter.

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