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March 5, 2024
Thanks to generous financial support from the Synod of Lincoln Trails, congregations and Presbyterian-related entities in the synod will be able to post positions for ministry and church-related service on the Midwest Call Finder. This new search instrument will help connect congregations seeking pastors and staff with those answering the call to service in the church (this […]

March 5, 2024
Our Father: A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer by Pepper Choplin. Sunday June 2, at 4:00 pm in the Washington High School Auditorium. Practices will begin on Thursday, April 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, Indiana.

February 28, 2024
The Smock Foundation is pleased to announce that it now has its own website! This will make it much easier for churches and individuals to apply. You can learn more about the Foundation, requirements for different kinds of grants and apply directly without needing to establish an account or log in.

February 13, 2024
Small, dedicated group draws gratitude for understanding inclusivity issues by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service Original Article: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/the-pcusas-disability-concerns-consultants-help-people-overcome-barriers-to-full-participation-in-church/ LOUISVILLE — If the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)’s cadre of Disability Concerns Consultants had a motto, it might be “We are small but mighty.” That’s how Hunter Steinitz, an elder at Riverview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, describes the […]

February 13, 2024
Indiana youth group uses lighthearted approach to address serious health issue through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog by Emily Enders Odom, Mission Communications | Special to Presbyterian News Service ST. LOUIS — Although ballplayers have been swinging since ancient times — whether with bats, rackets, hands or clubs — recorded history is strangely silent about plungers. […]

February 13, 2024
The Presbyterian Mission Agency created a landing page devoted to resources addressing the war in Gaza and the Middle East. The comprehensive list of resources include church policies, multi-media pieces, advocacy opportunities, partner voices in the region, and more. Click Here to Learn More

February 13, 2024
As pastors, we understand the investment you make in others and the many facets of ministry that demand your attention each day. What is often missing from the list of needs is the time and attention needed for your soul's health and well-being. Is it time for you to give yourself the critical gift of devoted time away for rest, renewal, and re-imagining life and ministry from the place of a healthy soul?

February 7, 2024
Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Lincoln Trails invites you to our 2024 Lenten Series: Women of Easter, a three-part Zoom session at 6:30pm CT/ 7:30pm ET on Tuesdays during Lent.

January 4, 2024
Wisdom For The Seasons of Life: What I Wish I Had Known January 20th, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm As the seasons change, so do the challenges and opportunities that come with them. In recognition of this, we are delighted to invite you to this virtual women's retreat. Come together to explore the wisdom we gain from God and one another as we navigate this current season of our lives with greater ease and a stronger sense of purpose.

December 21, 2023
During the holidays, the presbytery office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd through Monday, January 1st. The office will reopen at 9:00 am on January 2, 2024. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 21, 2023
We have witnessed the millions of people caught in the middle of the devastating conflict between the government of Israel and Hamas. This is a dire humanitarian crisis and the loss of human life is unimaginable. Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable, and supporting partners […]

August 28, 2023
Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000165, which supports the church’s response to wildfires in the U.S.

July 26, 2023
We invite you to step away from the everyday, take a break and join us at the Resilient Woman retreat as we explore the stories of resilient women from the Bible, the enduring legacies they left behind, our own spiritual journeys and the impact they have made on the world.

July 26, 2023
Wee Kirk Conference 2023 will be held October 16–18, 2023 at Montreat Conference Center.

May 31, 2023
UPDATE! — The registration deadline for the Festival Choir of Praise has been extended to June 4th. Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, Indiana is hosting a choir workshop on the campus of Vincennes University under the direction of renown composer, conductor, concert artist, and humorist Pepper Choplin on June 24-25, 2023. The Festival Choir of Praise […]

May 10, 2023
Businesses, Homeowners, Renters, and Non-Profits are eligible for loans to repair/replace damage from the storms March 31/April 1st. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has trained, experienced customer service representatives at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located in Morgan County at the 4H Exhibition Building, 1749 Hospital Dr., Martinsville, IN 46151. The DRC is open […]

April 13, 2023
First Presbyterian Columbus is honored to host the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President of Sojourners, as a Laws Lecture speaker Event Details: When: Sunday May 7th, 3:00 pm lecture Moderated Q&A with speaker and reception to follow Where: First Presbyterian Church, 512 Seventh Street, Columbus IN Speaker: Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, an […]

April 11, 2023
Hanover College is hosting a Low Ropes Course Open House on April 24th from 4-6 p.m. for interested churches and non-profits at Hanover College. The Open House will include tours of the facility for those who may be interested in using it in the future. For more information, contact Rev. Catherine Knott (knott@nullhanover.edu).

April 11, 2023
The following is adapted from the Prayers of the Presbytery announcement sent by the Rev. Susan McGhee on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Another news article, Tornadoes damage PC(USA) churches and destroy homes in the presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Arkansas, was published by PCUSA on 4/4/2023. In Sullivan, where the Rev. Dawn Black serves as pastor of First Presbyterian […]

March 20, 2023
Register now for The Art of Transitional Ministry Training, Week I & II. May 22-26, 2023 at the beautiful Mercy Center, St. Louis, MO We live in a crazy time of transition in our churches and culture. Transitional Ministry Education is not limited to those presently engaged in or inquiring about transitional ministry. Anyone interested […]