News & Communications

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 - 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

May 15, 2026 Midweek newsletter - Highlighting the gatherings and ministry within and around us that embolden our mission.

April 17, 2026 Midweek Musings - Our ministry journeys embrace the opportunity to walk and open our minds to new hope.

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

April 2, 2026 Midweek newsletter - May this week's reflections and renewal open our hearts to the greatness of love.

March 21, 2026 Midweek Newsletter - News of the Special Meeting of Presbytery, an invitation to Pastor Installation, Immigrant Justice and more.

March 12, 2026 - Thank you all for your participation in this year's annual Bay Retreat! Whether you attended only the boundaries training Thursday evening, a portion of the retreat, or the full program, we're glad to have shared the experience with all of you! View the Bay Retreat Recap with a concentrated list of resources below for ease of access. Bay Retreat Recap , including the "Hand Jive" video on page 4 Resources , including Worship Slides and Boundaries materials I

March 15, 2026 Presbytery Pause (CKohlmann) - No, the magnolias are not blooming yet, but they will be soon! And by the time some of our upcoming events have taken place, spring will have definitely sprung! We have a lot coming up in the life of the Presbytery, and I want to invite you to join us in the kinship, collaboration, and celebration that will weave through all of it.

February 26, 2026 Thursday Training - Earth Care Certification through PC(USA) calls for care of God's creation and has done so for decades. Access the February 26, 2026 Thursday training to view the recorded session and review the presentation material. Feel free to share with your congregation! With special thanks to Roger Reinicker and Sally Buttner of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE for their presentation and leadership.

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

February 7, 2026 Midweek Musings newsletter - Engage with edition to view plenaries for Bay Retreat, honor Black History Month, meet Pastors on the Move, and more!

January 24, 2026 Midweek Musings newsletter

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

November 25, 2025 Special Training provided an overview of the Presbytery's proposed 2026 budget and the use of special funds on the balance sheet. The overview was presented in advance of the 2026 budget to be presented during the December 2 Presbytery Assembly.

October 31, 2025 Midweek Musings - Remembering those who came before us and continuing our journey together.

October 18, 2025 Midweek Musings - "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ~Proverbs 15:1

October 3, 2025 Midweek Musings - May the changing of the seasons inspire a spirit of joyful festivity.

September 5, 2025 Midweek Musings - "... where two or more are gathered, I am there among them." ~Matthew 18:20 Notice of Meeting, Build...