Presbytery of Blackhawk

SPECIAL CONNECTIONS-Week 2

September 23, 2025


Seeking Our New Name


Thank you to all who suggested names as they were noted and added to this week's Google form. Below you will find a link to choose eight (8) names that you think fit the presbytery. They do not have to be in a ranked order at this point. All names that have three (3) or more votes will continue to the following week. ALL clergy members and church members from Blackhawk churches are invited to participate in the early rounds of voting to narrow suggestions until the finalists are presented for voting at the November 18 assembly meeting (by commissioners only). There will be an opportunity to rank your choices at the November assembly meeting.



WEEK #2 (Sept. 23-Sept. 29)    Vote for Your Top 8 Names

Names receiving 3+ votes advance to Week #3


WEEK #3 (Sept. 30-Oct. 6)      Vote for Your Top 6 Names

The top 6 names advance to Week #4


WEEK #4 (Oct. 7-13)                  Vote for Your Top 4 Names

The top 4 names advance to Week #5


WEEK #5 (Oct. 14-20)                Announce the Top 4 Names and Request Comments

All comments will be compiled


WEEK #6 to #10 (Oct. 21-Nov. 18) Report will be prepared for the Presbytery Council, published for the entire Presbytery and presented for action on November 18. 


Please vote on your top eight (8) names by using this link.,

A bulletin insert (indicating the process) is available to share with your congregation which is here.


Illinois Presbytery Territories


Here is a map showing the territory of each presbytery within Illinois.



Join us for Coffee in YOUR Corner

to discuss any questions that you may have!


When: September 30

Time: Begins at 10:00 am

Where: Hazels

307 W. Washington Street

Oregon, IL

 
 

Presbytery of Blackhawk

Our Vision and Values

     Grounded in the biblical image for human community, as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, we challenge and support congregations to be thriving faith communities by facilitating competent leadership and resourcing to energize ministry and mission.

     As Christians, guided by the principles of love, trust, open communication, and genuine relationships, we value each other as sisters and brothers in faith in all our varied theological understandings. Therefore, we relish respectful discussions of differing opinions as a necessary part of discerning the will of God.

 
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