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Lindsey AndersonOctober 10, 2022Read More Preaching in the Valley of Dry BonesSeptember 15, 2022Read More Exploring the Themes of Advent 2022September 15, 2022Read More The Synod is Hiring an Organizer of Synod Communities of ColorJuly 6, 2022Read More From Your Synod ExecutiveJuly 1, 2022Read More The Synod of the Covenant Announces Higher Education Scholarships for Christian Leaders Award WinnersJune 27, 2022Read More Sunday’s Sermons for Monday’s WorldJune 3, 2022Read More From Your Synod ExecutiveJune 2, 2022Read More Catch up on June’s Preaching Workshop: “O Say Can You See” with Emory University’s Teresa Fry BrownJune 2, 2022Read More Presbytery of Lake Michigan seeks Associate PresbyterMay 24, 2022Read More Samaritas’ Director of Congregational Engagement Available to Supply PreachMay 11, 2022Read More Catch up on May’s Preaching Workshop: “Preaching Jokes to Power” with Columbia Seminary’s Jake MyersMay 11, 2022Read More Synod Stated Clerk and Executive Are No Longer InterimMay 11, 2022Read More Join the Covenant Gathering Conference for All Ages from July 10-15May 10, 2022Read More When Good News is Harder to Find: Preaching in the Wake of TraumaApril 27, 2022Read More From the Interim ExecutiveApril 13, 2022Read More O Say Can You See: Images and Illustrations in a Virtually Saturated WorldApril 12, 2022Read More Preaching Jokes to PowerMarch 10, 2022Read More From the Interim ExecutiveMarch 7, 2022Read More Annemarie Kidder of Lake Michigan Presbytery to preach on ‘Day 1’ 4/3/22March 7, 2022Read More Catch up on February’s “Race, Science, and the Church” WorkshopMarch 7, 2022Read More Catch up on March’s Preaching Workshop: “Stretching into Prophetic Preaching”March 7, 2022Read More From the Interim ExecutiveMarch 2, 2022Read More Synod seeking Accountant/BookkeeperFebruary 18, 2022Read More Stretching into Prophetic PreachingFebruary 18, 2022Read More From the Interim Executive….February 8, 2022Read More Treasure in the Ordinary: A Conversation with Mission CoWorkers Scott and Elmarie ParkerFebruary 8, 2022Read More Join a Conversation on Freeing Congregational Mission on 3/12 and 3/26February 8, 2022Read More Catch up February’s Preaching Workshop: “Getting Helpful Listener Feedback”February 8, 2022Read More Join the Conversation on InnovationFebruary 2, 2022Read More From the Interim Executive….January 13, 2022Read More Race, Science and the ChurchJanuary 13, 2022Read More LeaderWise to Facilitate Several Journey Groups for Pastoral SupportJanuary 13, 2022Read More “Stretching Into Prophetic Preaching” Workshop offered by Muskingum Valley PresbyteryJanuary 13, 2022Read More Join the Michigan Black Presbyterian Caucus at the Lion King in DetroitJanuary 13, 2022Read More Thanks to All the 12/26/21 Virtual Worship Service ParticipantsJanuary 13, 2022Read More Want to Learn More about Presbyterian Polity?January 13, 2022Read More Catch up on Jana Childers’ 1/5/22 Preaching Workshop: “Performing the Word…Virtually”January 13, 2022Read More First Presbyterian Church Of Petoskey Receives The Architectural Heritage Award From Petoskey ChamberJanuary 12, 2022Read More From the Interim Executive….December 14, 2021Read More Catch up on Tim Slemmons’ Preaching WorkshopDecember 14, 2021Read More “Race, Science, and the Church”December 14, 2021Read More Preaching in Polarized TimesDecember 7, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesNovember 30, 2021Read More Getting Helpful Listener FeedbackNovember 23, 2021Read More Performing the Word…OnlineNovember 23, 2021Read More The Synod of the Covenant Announces Matthew 25 Grant WinnersNovember 22, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….November 19, 2021Read More Virtual Christmas ServiceNovember 18, 2021Read More Governance Committee MinutesNovember 4, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesNovember 3, 2021Read More Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence: A Brief Biographical SketchOctober 27, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….October 27, 2021Read More Read about the Synod’s Theme and Ministry Foci for 2022October 27, 2021Read More Matthew 25 Grants Application Under ReviewOctober 27, 2021Read More Catch up on the “Preparing for Advent 2021” Preaching WorkshopOctober 27, 2021Read More The Synod has received jurisdiction from the Administrative Commission!October 27, 2021Read More New Online Leader Training Helps Churches Begin or Expand Stephen MinistryOctober 26, 2021Read More Martha Blenman: A Brief Biographical SketchOctober 26, 2021Read More Special Synod of the Covenant AssemblyOctober 19, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesSeptember 29, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….September 22, 2021Read More Catch up on the “What Poets Can Teach Preachers” Preaching WorkshopSeptember 22, 2021Read More Alma College Is Seeking a New Chaplain for its Spiritual Care TeamSeptember 22, 2021Read More Ruling Elder Sharon Moore Completes Her Service as Stated ClerkSeptember 21, 2021Read More Meet Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient Isaac Tolbert!September 20, 2021Read More Meet Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient Norman Dell!September 20, 2021Read More Meet Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient Emmerson Miller!September 20, 2021Read More Meet Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient Abigail Schultz!August 20, 2021Read More An Urgent Message from our Covenant Partner, Samaritas of MichiganAugust 19, 2021Read More Catch up on the “Opening Your Listeners to New Perspectives” Preaching WorkshopAugust 19, 2021Read More Help the Synod Be an Excellent Financial StewardAugust 19, 2021Read More Meet the winners of the Synod’s Higher Education Scholarships for Christian LeadersAugust 19, 2021Read More Meet our 2021 Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient, Lily Brown!August 17, 2021Read More Meet Our 2021 Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient, Paige Coleman!August 15, 2021Read More Meet our 2021 Higher Ed Scholarship Recipient, Brooke 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2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesJuly 21, 2021Read More Training for Committees on Ministry and Committees on Preparation for MinistryJuly 13, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesJune 23, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….June 8, 2021Read More Opportunities at Presbytery Point Camp July 18-22 and August 2-13June 8, 2021Read More From/To: Preaching that Accords with Covenant and CommissionMay 28, 2021Read More Exploring the Themes of Advent 2021May 28, 2021Read More The Peoples’ Sermon: Preaching as a Ministry of the Whole CongregationMay 28, 2021Read More Opening Your Listeners to New PerspectivesMay 28, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….May 19, 2021Read More Preaching Justice and Hope in Perplexing TimesMay 19, 2021Read More Preaching about Racial Justice without Losing your Conviction or your JobMay 19, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesMay 12, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….April 21, 2021Read More Detroit, Scioto Valley Presbyteries Join Vital Congregations InitiativeApril 21, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesApril 12, 2021Read More Boundaries Training: What would you do?April 8, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….March 26, 2021Read More Holy Week and Easter 2 Worship Services AvailableMarch 26, 2021Read More Holy Week Devotional Resources for YouMarch 26, 2021Read More Explore these Opportunities to Train and Strengthen PreachersMarch 26, 2021Read More Grants Committee MinutesMarch 24, 2021Read More A Prayer for the US Asian CommunityMarch 19, 2021Read More Leadership Training To Be Offered throughout the SynodMarch 16, 2021Read More Actions Speak Louder Than WordsMarch 16, 2021Read More A Prayer for the 500,000+ Lost to COVID-19March 15, 2021Read More Join a Candlelight Vigil for All Those Lost to CovidMarch 1, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….February 18, 2021Read More Muskingum Valley Moderator Rick Hastings Offers HopeFebruary 18, 2021Read More LeaderWise Workshops To Be Offered throughout the SynodFebruary 18, 2021Read More “I’m Not Ready Yet” Town HallFebruary 18, 2021Read More Proposed Guidelines for Service on Synod Permanent Judicial CommissionFebruary 18, 2021Read More Litany for Black History MonthFebruary 13, 2021Read More Cincinnati’s Ash Wednesday Service Now Available!February 11, 2021Read More Get to Know Detroit PresbyteryFebruary 2, 2021Read More A Prayer for Black History MonthFebruary 1, 2021Read More Get to Know Maumee Valley PresbyteryJanuary 28, 2021Read More Commissioner Orientation VideosJanuary 25, 2021Read More From the Interim Executive….January 14, 2021Read More Synod Coordinating Lenten Worship VideosJanuary 14, 2021Read More Coaching Available for Church Leaders in New Staff Positions during the PandemicJanuary 14, 2021Read More Presbytery Leaders Offer Reflections in the Aftermath of the Tragedy at the CapitolJanuary 14, 2021Read More Coffee With the Stated ClerkJanuary 14, 2021Read More Financial Gifts from the Synod to the PresbyteriesJanuary 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