Numerous programs meant to help church leaders build skills are scheduled at the Lombard Mennonite Institute during 2021. Scheduled courses will be presented online and include: * Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) January 16, February 13, March 22 and …
AVAILABLE: Advent worship series from Synod of the Covenant
Pastors, worship leaders, musicians and tech gurus of the various presbyteries within the Synod of the Covenant have been working to create and offer worship services as a gift to our congregations for each Sunday in Advent plus Christmas Eve and the first Sunday of …
NOTE: Synod awards grants, accepts applications until Friday for different grant
A group within the Presbytery of Lake Michigan is among thirteen congregations and ministries in six presbyteries to receive Racial Ethnic and New Covenant Grants from the Synod of the Covenant. More than 32 applications were submitted between the two programs and a total of …
NOTE: Highlights from the 12/1 PLM Stated Meeting
Numerous decisions and special activities happened during the Presbytery of Lake Michigan’s Stated Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, including: * Presentation of “What Does the Lord Require of Us? . . . and Who Is Us?” by the Rev. Molly Casteel, PC(USA) Assistant Stated Clerk and Manager for Equity …
SEEKING: Financial secretary sought by Pennfield Presbyterian
The search for a part-time financial secretary is underway at the Pennfield Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek as their longtime church secretary, Jean Smith, prepares to retire. The hired individual will work 10 to 15 hours per week. Responsibilities will include recording financial contributions, generating …
INFO: Various topics covered in Board of Pensions flyer
Information about a wide variety of topics is highlighted in a flyer recently distributed by the Board of Pensions, including: * A dues holiday for participants in the Medicare Supplement Plan meaning that the $275 monthly cost for each member and enrolled spouse is excused for …
AVAILABLE: Advent worship series from Synod of the Covenant
Pastors, worship leaders, musicians and tech gurus of the presbyteries within the Synod of the Covenant have creating and offering as a gift to our congregations worship services for each Sunday in Advent, Christmas Eve and the first Sunday of Christmas. The service for the …
REMEMBER: Statistical report portal opens December 4
Clerks of Session should mark Friday, December 4, as the date the on-line statistical reporting system will open for the PC(USA) 2020 Session Annual Statistical Report. Workbooks will only be available by download from this link. Sessions should approve the statistical report contents as soon as …
NOTE: Stated Meeting to include Communion, examination, budget talks and more
The next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, via electronic meeting technology. The keynote address and message will be delivered by the Rev. Molly Casteel, PC(USA) Equity and Representation Manager and Assistant Stated Clerk. …
ATTEND: Synod of the Covenant assembly meetings scheduled
Two assembly meetings are scheduled by the Synod of the Covenant during the next two months. The first meeting is set for 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, via Zoom. This assembly is a meeting of the Administrative Commission for the Synod. Anyone is welcome to …
