One-time grants in amounts up to $10,000 are available to congregations, institutions and organizations within the bounds of the synod that have formal established ties to the synod. Projects must fit within the three mission priorities of the synod:

Church Transformation and Development
Multicultural and Justice Ministries
Ministries in Higher Education

Additional information and guidelines may be found on the application form.

Due date: October 1

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

Due date: September 1

Synod Grants and Scholarships

JOIN US FOR A

RE-ENTRY COMMUNITY EVENT
PRESENTED BY THE HOUSE OF REDEMPTION
(A non-profit serving the long-term needs of the formerly incarcerated)

JULY 26, 2014
1 TO 4 PM
THE KING ARTS COMPLEX
867 MT. VERNON AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43203

Session 1: Parole and Re-Entry Legislation by Judge Nancy Margaret Russo (Cuyahoga County Court-Cleveland, OH)

A review of pending legislation important to citizens with criminal records

Session 2: Responding Safely During an Arrest by Michael J. Cheselka, Jr., LLC (Cleveland, OH)

Information for youth & parents on how to safely respond when interacting with police, what a sealed record really means, and other vital information

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: REV. CYNTHIA BURSE @ 614-286-2077
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Update from the Holy Land

June 2014

At the 221st General Assembly this month, the PC(USA) voted to divest from three international companies that have been determined to be engaged in activities that maintain and deepen the Israeli military occupation of Palestinian territories. Negative reactions have poured in from Tel Aviv and Washington, but

What do our Palestinian and Israeli partners say about the outcome of the vote?

Learn more....

Black Theology & Pastoral Care Retreat
SAVE THE DATE! THE ANNUAL IRVIN MOXLEY BLACK THEOLOGY PASTOR CARE RETREAT is scheduled for October 19-22, 2014 at the Quaker Hill Retreat Center in Richmond, IN. 'A Between the Lines' Conversation on Theological Education