News & Communications

June 2, 2026 (NCP Staff on the Road) - Our June staff on the road provided good weather and even better company as participants from more than seven NCP churches gathered with staff to enjoy a Wilmington Blue Rocks game (view the welcome photo below). Complimentary tickets are now available for our next staff on the road at the Delmarva Shorebirds! Bring your choir, financial team, youth group, mission team, along with family and friends to another great evening on Thursday,

May 29, 2026 Midweek Musings - This week's newsletter has opportunities for grants, guides for process and items to share from around the Presbytery. May you find a gem that lightens your perspective.

May 21, 2026 Presbytery Pause (SCraven) - A lot of times today, it seems like we aren’t speaking the same language as our family, friends, or neighbors. There are so many voices coming from so many directions, and much of the time we are trying to speak over one another. Life is chaotic and messy, and it is definitely complicated ...

May 21, 2026 - Understanding impending changes to the Board of Pension's plans and programs impacting medical coverage, assistance programs, pensions and other opportunities will be the focus when Rev. Dr. Carrie Mitchell, BOP Church Consultant, joins us for this month's Third Thursday training. Everyone who participates in the Board's programs, as well as church treasurers, clerks of session and personnel or staff support committees are invited to join the training, with an

April 16, 2026 Third Thursday Training - This valuable training was led by Ellie Johns-Kelly of the Presbyterian Foundation. From a property health assessment to gather an overall history and current condition of the property, to reviewing specific critical property items, the presentation walks you through the importance of establishing and maintaining tangible reporting for current and future maintenance. View the recorded presentation , and access the property checklists

February 20, 2026 Midweek Musings - Welcome to this week's edition of the Presbytery newsletter. May your Lenten journey open many blessings.

January 19, 2026 Presbytery Pause (ALawrence)- "Our new trellis - our new structure - to support and nurture the vine..."

January 15, 2026 - The transition from parish nursing to faith community nursing (FCN) reflects a shift toward a more inclusive, specialized practice recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) that emphasizes holistic care—mind, body, and spirit—across diverse faith traditions . While historically similar, modern FCN focuses on intentional spiritual care, health education, and advocacy through standardized, evidence-based practices. This month's Third Thursday Train

December 14, 2025 - You are invited to experience the joy of installation of The Rev. Molly Fisherkeller with Trinity Presbyterian Church. Participation includes in-person and livestream opportunities, with a request to RSVP to provide your intent to participate. The offering is designed to the New Castle Presbytery Candidates & Inquirers Fund. View the full invitation for details.

December 7, 2025 - All are invited to share the joy with Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church on the installation of their pastor, The Rev. Nona Holy. Participation includes in-person and virtual opportunities with a request to RSVP to provide your intent to participate. The offering is designated to the New Castle Presbytery Candidates & Inquirers Fund. View the full invitation for details.

October 23, 2025 Presbytery Pause (CKohlmann) - Over the last several weeks, I've had the honor to gather with almost every clerk of session in the Presbytery for the joy-filled, scintillating annual tradition called "session minutes review." Don't laugh! These reviews are more lively than you might expect, with the hum of colleagues talking about their work and the exclamations over new ideas or different formatting. I love it!

October 11, 2025 - Joys and Challenges for Small Churches Please read this article from the Presbyterian Outlook in the link below. Don’t...

August 14, 2025 Presbytery Pause (TKeenan) - Cuba is a place seemingly frozen in time, yet very much shaped by its times. Decisions made...

August 8, 2025 Midweek Musings - This week's edition continues to honor yesterday and welcome tomorrow through faithful service.

July 25, 2025 Midweek Musings - "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner...

May 29, 2025 Midweek - Holy Spirit, wash over us that we may hear your call.

May 10, 2025 Presbytery Pause (Cindy Kohlmann) - In my overarching call,, I am reminded again that we are called to be followers of Jesus...

May 1, 2025 Midweek newsletter - This National Day of Prayer, may we pray deeply from our heart.

April 17, 2025 Midweek Musings - God calls us through the profit Isaiah to be repairers of the breach (Isaiah 58).