May 8, 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
Volunteers Needed!
Multicultural Youth Conference
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 Presbyterian

News 

Lutheran Church in Chile ordains first woman pastor All LWF member churches in region now welcoming women as ministers 

'It Is Time'

Haiti is not receiving the attention of the international community, says UN coordinator

Are married priests next on Pope Francis' reform agenda?

The Outreach Foundation celebrates two milestones

Ecumenical delegation to visit South Sudan amidst conflict

  

Youth Mission Blast!
The 2014 YOUTH MISSION BLAST
WELCOMES 221ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Abounding in Hope

Presbyteries
Lake Michigan

Western Reserve

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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
Moderator's Moment
I'm back from a 4600 mile trip by car having left in March. On our way south, we attended several worship services. I must say, "Hats off to Knox Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, OH." Gail, my wife, and I attended their contemporary worship service on Sunday morning. They had about fifteen people providing the music with guitars, violin, drums, and vocalists. Their pastor gave his sermon theme to the lead person who created the music around that theme for the morning worship. One of the songs we sang, he wrote the music and words to bring out the scripture text. Furthermore, the music was supportive for congregational singing. It wasn't so loud that all one heard was the music from up front. Who attended this service? All ages were there sharing their life with one another. We were warmly welcomed. Yes, great things are happening within our Synod. In August Presbytery moderators are being invited to the Synod Assembly to share what their presbyteries are doing in the ministry of our Lord. God bless!
 

 

Your Synod Moderator

The Rev. Russ Brandt 

 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
There are still many opportunities for you to lend a hand at GA! To see a list of volunteer positions and to register to help, go to www.presbyteryofdetroit.org/COLA and click on the blue "Volunteer@GA221" button. Remember, if you volunteer, you do not need to pay the observer fee! Your volunteer badge allow you to attend the non-ticketed events during the assembly. 

To help equip our volunteers in our Ministry of Hospitality, we encourage all to volunteers to participate in a Volunteer Training Session. You only need attend on session at any of the locations listed at:  http://www.detroitpresbytery.org/group-article/general-assembly-volunteers-needed

Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA)

 

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

MULTICULTURAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2014 & COVENANT GATHERING JOINING FORCES!
JUNE 30TH TO JULY 4 AT MICHINDOH!



 






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