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, Christmas Eve and the first Sunday of Christmas. …
WATCH: An online “Christmas Bash” presented by New City Kids
Lots of Advent hope and joy are included in the New City Kids 2020 online Christmas Bash that provides some fun insight into the season and some information about the program led by one of our presbytery members. Click below to see the program. “I especially …
NOTE: Presbytery offices to close for Christmas
The Presbytery of Lake Michigan offices will close from Monday, December 21, 2020 through Monday, January 4, 2021 for the Christmas holiday. Staff will check voice mails and emails periodically during this period and respond as appropriate. If there is an emergency, please contact either …
AWARDED: PLM Scholarships for programs, camp, equipment
More than $9,900 was distributed by the Presbytery of Lake Michigan this year to help congregations and worshipping communities fund programs, and to help youth and families pay for 2021 camp adventures. The scholarships all were funded with proceeds from the sale of some properties …
SAVE THE DATES: Programs at the Lombard Mennonite Institute in 2021
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 …
