Where's the Synod Exec?
June 2 - Preach at Northminster (Cincinnati Presbytery) June 4 - Lake Huron Presbytery Meeting (Alma College) June 6-10 - Inaugural...
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The Synod of the Covenant
May 302 min read
Assembly Highlights
The Synod held two meetings in May of 2024, a Stated Meeting on 5/7/24 and a Called Meeting on 5/22/24. At the 5/7/24 Stated Meeting, the...
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The Synod of the Covenant
May 303 min read
PCUSA Regional Liaison to Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon Available to Visit Churches
An Invitation from Rev. Dr. Elmarie Parker, PCUSA Liaison to Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon (5/18/24) Pentecost Greetings to you! And praying...
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Tim Pollock
May 301 min read
Brown Bag Meet-Up
When I was a faculty at my very first institution, I was invited by an older faculty member to a Brown Bag Meet-Up. The format was pretty...
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Chip Hardwick
May 302 min read
From Your Synod Executive...
This weekend the inaugural conference of the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative will take place at Alma College! It will be...
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Tim Pollock
Apr 262 min read
What's New in CRE Ministry from Coordinator Tim Pollock
Why We Need to Listen. When I began this position as CRE Coordinator in January of this year, I expected I would be meeting with...
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Chip Hardwick
Apr 251 min read
Where's the Synod Exec?
April 30-May - Board of Pensions Mid Council Leaders Gathering (Philadelphia, PA) May 5 - Preach at Westminster Grand Rapids (Lake...
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Matt Aragon Bruce
Apr 252 min read
Latest Update on the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative from Director Matt Aragon-Bruce
We are six weeks away from the formal launch of the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative (CGPI)! And I want to provide readers of...
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Chip Hardwick
Apr 252 min read
From Your Synod Executive...
I recently celebrated my fourth anniversary as your Synod executive, so I’ve been thinking about where our ministries have been, and...
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Thomas Riggs
Apr 11 min read
Where’s the Synod Exec?
April 3-14 - Out of Office for Continuing Education April 21 - Open for Preaching Invitation April 28 - Preach at Rev. Jeff Gephart’s...
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The Synod of the Covenant
Apr 11 min read
2024-25 Scholarship Applications will be available by June 1, 2024.
2024-25 Scholarship Applications will be available by June 1, 2024. Completed applications will be due by September 1, and awards will...
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Tim Pollock
Apr 12 min read
Read What's New in CRE Ministry from Coordinator Tim Pollock
Benefits of a CRE Program I have been serving as your Coordinator for Commissioned Ruling Elder ministry for close to three months now,...
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Matt Aragon Bruce
Apr 13 min read
Latest Update on the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative from Director Matt Aragon Bruce
Over the last few months, I – along with many others – have been at work getting the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative (CGPI)...
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Chip Hardwick
Apr 12 min read
From Your Synod Executive...
Happy Easter! Did any of you happen to hear (or to preach) a sermon on Mark 16:1-8 on Sunday? It’s often called the “Short Ending of...
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Tim Pollock
Mar 12 min read
What's New in CRE Ministry
Mother Teresa once stated, “My call is not to serve the poor. My call is to follow Jesus.” In God So Love the City, Jude Tiersma reflects...
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Matt Aragon Bruce
Mar 12 min read
Latest Update on the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative from Director Matt Aragon-Bruce
As I write this, I have been on the job as the director of the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative for seven weeks to the day....
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The Synod of the Covenant
Mar 11 min read
Where’s the Synod Exec?
March 2 - Attend Presbytery of Lake Huron Meeting (Zoom) March 3 - Preach at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church (Detroit Presbytery) March 3...
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Chip Hardwick
Mar 12 min read
From Your Synod Executive...
Yesterday I was talking with a colleague about two poles of our faith: acknowledging the mystical, mysterious God whom we will never...
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The Synod of the Covenant
Feb 141 min read
Kirkmont General Information
The PC(USA) has designated the second Sunday in February as Camp and Retreat Sunday. We are excited to share with you the camps,...
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The Synod of the Covenant
Feb 141 min read
Upcoming Camp & Retreat Events: Women's Spiritual Nurture Retreat
The PC(USA) has designated the second Sunday in February as Camp and Retreat Sunday. We are excited to share with you the camps,...
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