Remember that any group that provides insurance benefits through the Board of Pensions must complete their employer agreement selections by Friday, October 9. These groups include congregations who should designate someone to complete the required online process. Details of the employer agreement selections are used by …
LEARN: Focus of PMHN panel is spiritual, mental health during pandemic
The idea of pandemic fatigue as it relates to “Spiritual and Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19” is the focus of a panel discussion being hosted Thursday, September 30, by the Presbyterian Mental Health Network. The free program – slated from 1 to 2:30 …
REGISTER: Mandated Boundary & Ethics training schedule October 7
Boundary & Ethics Training is mandated for all teaching elders active in the ministries of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan. This includes teaching elders who are active with congregations, honorably retired and members at large PLUS Commissioned Ruling Elders and Christian educators. One session of …
Service Sunday, September 13 to install the Rev. Lynette Sparks at Grand Rapids – Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Grand Rapids and the Presbytery of Lake Michigan joyfully invite you to celebrate the installation of the Rev. Lynette K. Sparks as senior pastor/ head of staff at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 The service will be live streamed from the link …
STATED MEETING: Process to examine candidates for ordination . . .
Presbytery of Lake Michigan Teaching EldersClerks of SessionCongregational Administrative Staff Friends – Since the September 19, 2020 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan will be held via Zoom electronic meeting technology, the examinations of three candidates for ordination will follow the process outlined …
SEEKING: Part-time administrative clerk for the presbytery
The Presbytery of Lake Michigan is seeking a part-time administrative clerk to assist in recording and maintaining minutes, records, and policies for the Leadership Team and the Commission on Ministry. The individual would work 10 hours per week. Details about skill requirements and job responsibilities …
NOTE: PLM Stated Meeting to include examinations, Synod updates
The next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, via electronic meeting technology. The docket includes a sermon delivered by the Rev. Chris Roseland, PC(USA) Lead Mission Engagement Advisor for the North Region, and comments …
NOTE: 2020 Urban Plunge plan features local service, virtual connections
Youth across the Presbytery of Lake Michigan are invited to join in worship, service and fellowship during the 2020 Urban Plunge. This year’s event will be a single-day event on Saturday, November 7. There will be no host church. Instead, groups of youth at local churches …
SEEKING: Information for presbytery’s 2020 Terms of Call report
Work is underway to compile the 2020 Terms of Call report for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan. This report is compiled from information that each congregation is required to submit annually about the compensation package provided to the teaching elder(s) called to serve their church. …
NOTE: Registration open for September 19 PLM Stated Meeting
The next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, via electronic meeting technology. Meeting Registration now open Teaching elders, designated elder commissioners and ruling elders assigned voting rights to balance the rolls need to register …
