April 10, 2014 

 

   



Our Mission Statement
We, the Synod of the Covenant,
in partnership with
our presbyteries, congregations, the General Assembly
and other faith communions,
are called and sent by God
to be a living, active and inclusive witness
to the love of Christ  
In This Issue
Multicultural Youth Conference
re/entry-Save the Date
Racial Ethnic Scholarships
Mission to the USA
221st General Assembly
Seminario de Desarrollo Pastoral Hispano
Church World Mission
Youth Mission Blast!
The 2014 YOUTH MISSION BLAST
WELCOMES 221ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Abounding in Hope

 Presbyterian

News 

 
Presbyterian communicators win 14 RCC awards

Moonlighting pastors and postponed health care

Churches use Lent season to raise awareness on climate change

Washington church dedicates T-shirt memorial to gun violence victims

Heath Rada announces choice for GA vice-moderator
 Taps the Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia of New York City Presbytery
 

'Daily Sabbath Keeping'

'Together for Peace in Syria'  Syrian young adults ask world to join them in worldwide prayer event

Seeking the welfare of the city

 

Spring 2014
Preaching Pastors'
Conference 

Featuring Rev. Leonard Sweet 
Unique Pastoral Program

The Union Presbyterian Church of DeTour Village, Michigan, is creating an unique pastoral program that provides benefits for both our congregation as well as to guest pastors. 

 

more information 



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2014 GATHERING
July 18-19, 2014
 
Synod Assemblies for 2014

 

 

August 8 & 9

Muskingum University

New Concord OH

 

November 7 & 8

Synod Offices

Maumee OH

 

Other LInks





Campus Ministries Scholarship

MINISTRIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

 

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN HIGHER EDUCATION MINISTRIES TO ATTEND CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS

The Higher Education Ministries Committee of the Synod of the Covenant has decided that moneys previously used for gatherings of campus ministers could better be spent in helping campus ministers and others to attend events of their own choosing.  We therefore offer this opportunity.

 

Due April 30

 

Scholarship Application

MULTICULTURAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2014

 
re/entry: welcoming home returning citizens, post-incarceration
Racial Ethnic Scholarships

For college, university and seminary students who are . . .

  • Minority persons
  • Members of a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation within the bounds of the Synod of the Covenant
  • In good academic standing

Source of Funds: Annual mission giving to the Synod

Guidelines

  • Scholarships are for one year
  • May apply for a second year
  • Demonstrated financial need
Guidelines and Application
Mission to the USA
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 Frequently Asked Questions
Synod of the Covenant Mission to the U.S.A. -OCTOBER 11, 2014 - NOVEMBER 8, 2014

(Contact Doris Evans - D.Evans@synodofthecovenant.org)

What is Mission to the USA?
The Mission to the U.S.A. Program of the Synod of the Covenant is a short-term opportunity for churches to be on the receiving end of
hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Individual congregations host a Christian leader from an ecumenical partner denomination for five
weeks. The "mission partner" becomes a missionary to that congregation, serving on the staff as a parish associate.


221st General Assembly (2014)  JUNE 14 - 21, 2014

DETROIT, MI

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets biennially in even-numbered years. It consists of commissioners elected by each of its 173 presbyteries. The GA is full of activities: business sessions, committee meetings, an exhibit hall, daily worship services, and mission tours sponsored by the  Committee on Local Arrangements. 

 

The assembly acts on hundreds of items of business, which it receives through the reports and recommendations of various assembly entities, and through overtures from synods and presbyteries.

 

The 221st General Assembly (2014) will be held in Detroit, Michigan -  June 14 - 21.

 

More information     Watch Video-WHY DETROIT?

Detroit Presbytery
Seminario de Desarrollo Pastoral Hispano

 



































Give a Greater Gift this Mothers' Day



 

 

Be a part of something bigger through the CWS Blankets Program. This is your chance to help and your chance to show you care!

 

Last year alone over 4500 blankets were distributed all across the United States to respond to the wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes as well as to those who are economically disadvantaged.

 

Your congregation or group can send a powerful message to people in these tragic situations: "You matter to us."

 

We know more disasters are sure to come, so let's work together to put faith in action and show those who need it most that we do care and we are here to help!

 

Plan your Blanket Sunday offering now for Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, or any day! Order your Blankets resources today. Contact Andrew Gifford at the CWS Ohio Regional Office: 614-481-4416 or agifford@cwsglobal.org. Find out more at cwsglobal.org/blankets.