Developing, Nurturing
& Supporting Leaders
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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod of Lincoln Trails
2012 Meetings
October 26-27
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
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November 3
CRE ConEd Advent/Christmas/Epiphany - Year C
Philo, IL
November 5-9
MALT Interim/Transitional Training
St. Louis, MO
November 9-12
MALT Interim Executive Training
St. Louis, MO
Check our website or contact the synod office for details! |
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 The starter packets for just.good.food.,
a mission project of the synods of Lakes and Prairies, Lincoln Trails and Mid-America, went in the mail earlier this month to congregations and other organizations who have expressed an interest in participating in the project's pilot year. About 40 congregations across the three synods are on the list of participants.
The project, described in the materials as a way to "collaborate with local organizations by growing and distributing food to those who do not have enough," grew out of a passion to address poverty and lack of nutritious, and the movement around sustainable, organic food and community building.
 After receiving the initial mailing from just.god.food., Heather Crews of First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, Ind., wrote, "I must say I am extremely excited to have a hand in bringing this project to my congregation. Loving our neighbor by helping to care for one another in every aspect of life is what we are all called by God to do. My church has been doing a good job of showing this love, but I knew that we could do better. The curriculum and materials that encompass the just.good.food program are a huge step in the right direction." She added, "By getting back to the basics and working to provide those in our community with a vital, life-sustaining element - food - we will become the Word of God in action. I cannot wait to get started."
It's not too late to get started. Requests for additional information and the starter packets can be made to Sarah Moore-Nokes, associate executive presbyter in Winnebago Presbytery, at sarah@winnebagopresbytery.org. You can also connect to just.good.food by visiting the Facebook page. |
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MALT
Regional Education for Interim/Transitional Ministry
November 5-9, 2012
Interim Executive Training
November 9-12, 2012
Sponsored by the Synod of Lincoln Trails and
The Synod of Mid-America
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Mercy Center - St. Louis, MO
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March 13, 2012 Article from the Presbyterian News Service
Tornado Survivors Band Together to Aid Community
'Church is more than a building,' Ohio Valley Presbytery leaders say
by Toni Montgomery
On Friday, March 2, Henryville Community Presbyterian Church was badly damaged by a tornado that blew out windows and tore the roof off the building. It was one of a number of storms that struck the Midwest during that week, wreaking much havoc and destruction. More...
August 29, 2012 Article from the Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Henryville Presbyterian Church Rededication Service by The Rev'd. Susan C. McGhee, Executive Presbyter The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
The Presbytery of Ohio Valley and the Session of Henryville Community Presbyterian Church invite you to attend a special service of rededication for the Henryville Community Presbyterian Church building on Sunday, September 23 at 4:00 pm (eastern time). A reception will follow in the church hall.
Join us for this celebration of the hard work, strong faith, and resounding hope of so many in our presbytery and beyond. More...
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Commissioned Ruling Elder Continuing Education Offered by the Synod of Lincoln Trails
The final class in the Synod of Lincoln Trails 2012 preaching series is November 3, 2012. This is a continuing education class for commissioned ruling elders. The Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Highland, Ind. will lead participants through the sacred seasons of the liturgical year. Dr. Reason is an eight-time teacher of preaching and worship leadership to Synod of Lincoln Trails ruling elders.
November 3, 2012
Preaching & Worship Advent/Christmas/Epiphany - Year C
Philo Presbyerian Church
Philo, IL
9:30am - 2:30pm (lunch included)
Cost: $35
Click here for the registration form.
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A Webinar for Church Sessions, Presbytery Committees, and Pastors
Teaming with your Pastor
Stephen McCutchan, a retired pastor who has dedicated himself to the pastoral care of pastors, will lead a 75-minute live webinar on Tuesday, October 2 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm (Eastern time).
During the webinar participants will learn:  - How stress impacts their pastors' personal and professional lives;
- How to access practical resources which sessions can use to support their pastors;
- How to form a support plan between pastors and session in strengthening the church's ministry.
Registrations can be made or DVD orders placed by clicking here. |
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 The William R. Laws Lecture presents:
Dr. Stephanie Paulsell
Harvard Divinity School
"The issue of healthy communities is as much a spiritual one as it is a social, economical, physical and emotional one." Healthy Communities Council
Saturday, October 6, 2012
4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
512 7th Street
Columbus, IN
All are welcome to this free event.
Dances of Universal Peace for Elementary aged youth during the event.
Questions, Answers & Reception immediately following.
Sponsors:
First Presbyterian Church
Healthy Communities Initiative
Interfaith Forum
For more information click here. |
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You Can Register Now for Fall and Winter Events Statewide
Envisioning and Designing 21st Century Faith Formation
John Roberto
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Evansville, 9am-4pm (Central time)
Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Highland, 9am-4pm (Central time)
A Practical Guide to Congregational Planning: Thinking and Acting Strategically
Nancy DeMott and Tim Shapiro
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Indianapolis, 11am-1pm (Eastern time)
Creating an Unbroken Circle of Care in Your Congregation
A Northeast Indiana Four-Session Program
November 2012-May 2013
Toolkit for Developing, Implementing and Evaluating Congregational Plans
Sandra Herron
Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Evansville, 9am-4:pm (Central time)
Flourishing Congregations: Moving from Dreams to Reality
Thursday, October 18, 2012 in West Lafayette, 9am-5pm (Eastern time)
Resource Grants Informational Luncheon
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in Goshen, 11am-1pm - (Eastern time)
For more learning opportunities click here.
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Douglas Kelly, Board of Pensions Regional Representative to Retire
Over the last 40 years I have been blessed, taught, lead, and supported by colleagues and sojourners like you. Thank you for all you have done for me along the journey.
 This note is to let you know that on November 30, 2012 I am going to retire from the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and resign as your Regional Representative.
Below is a letter from The Rev. Dr. John McFayden, Vice President of Church Relations, the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for your information.
I trust that our paths will cross as the journey goes on.
Blessings upon you and yours,
Douglas Kelly
To read the letter from John G. McFayden announcing Doug's retirement click here. |
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Discover a Season of Peace
An Introduction and Invitation
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19
Jesus call us to be peacemakers.
We see this every day as we expereience our world's need for Christ's reconciling love, peace, and justice. We feel this as we long to know God's peace in our hearts and relationships. The promise of Jesus "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:9) is both a comfort and a challenge. It reminds us that the path of peace is something we both follow and forge. More...
Path of Peace
Throughout A Season of Peace (September 9 - October 7) subscribe to this daily email of reflections and prayer, based upon The Biblical Witness to Peacemaking, to guide your journey as a peacemaker, a child of God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." - Matthew 5:9
Download Resources for Worship
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 Planning is underway for Big Tent 2013 which is expected to feature the Clergywomens' Leadership Institute, the Evangelism and Church Growth Conference, the Healthy Ministry Conference, the National Elders Conference, the National Multicultural Church Conference, the Presbyterian Communicators Network Conference, the World Mission Conference and the Racial Ethnic and Immigrants Convocation. More...
The Presbyterian Youth Triennium sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches, is scheduled for July 16-20, 2013 at Purdue University in Indiana. The event gathers thousands of Presbyterian and Reformed young people for worship, prayer, play and community. Details are available at Triennium. |
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Find out what's happening within the presbyteries of the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Click on links below to read the newsletters or visit their webpages.
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Certificate in Environmental Ministry and Leadership 2013
 McCormick will be offering the Certificate in Environmental Ministry and Leadership in 2013. The application process will open on September 1, 2012 and on February 15, 2013. Information about the program may be found on the McCormick website. To receive a copy of the flyer for Cohort 2 click here. McCormick has instituted an "early bird" discount for applications received before January 15, 2013.
Certificate in Executive Leadership for Pastors
and Church Leaders
2012-2013
McCormick Theological Seminary's highly acclaimed Certificate in Executive Leadership program equips pastors and other key leaders of Christian institutions with the skills and abilities necessary for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing landscapes.
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