Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
As faith leaders representing diverse traditions across Maryland, we are deeply troubled by the rising levels of violence and fear connected to immigration enforcement throughout the country. Recent events have underscored the profound human cost of these actions, including the loss of life and the escalation of confrontations between communities, law enforcement, and federal authorities. […]
Commission on Thriving Leaders and Churches When is the First Cohort January 2026 to June 2026, monthly every 3rd Thursday on Zoom, 6-8 pm What Churches? One church from each Ministry Group is represented in the first cohort. They are: What does this cost? No financial commitment. This is a commitment of time, energy, and […]
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church & Govans Presbyterian Church Food Justice Farming and Meal Preparation: To support their ongoing Rock Rose Food Justice partnership. The project grows and distributes more than a ton of fresh produce each year to nonprofit meal programs and food pantries across Baltimore, while also offering hands-on environmental education to students, volunteers, […]
In 2020, Fallston Presbyterian Church created a memorial garden with a vision from a member who lost a grandchild soon after her birth. It is a peaceful, beautiful place that was enjoyed by church members, preK children/teachers and visitors. However when there was a storm event, the garden area was inundated with water, despite some […]
Holiday Festivities throughout the Presbytery Sunday, November 23 Alternative Christmas at First & Franklin Presbyterian Church, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Alternative Christmas Market is an opportunity to honor friends, relatives, or co-workers by purchasing Christmas cards to support mission and social justice organizations. Wednesday, December 3 Songs of the Season – Attend […]
Rev. Edwin Lacy, Associate for Church Care & Advocacy had an opportunity to ask the author about his new book For the last couple of years you’ve been serving as the Bridge Pastor for Light Street Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, what led you to being part of our presbytery? My wife, Claire Pula — also […]
“At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality.” – 2 Corinthians 8:14 There is something to be said about having things in common and sharing. When we give from what we have, those with fewer resources gain opportunities […]
Working groups are forming for the Reparative Justice Fund As directed by the Presbytery’s actions on September 13th to establish the Reparative Justice Fund, the Dismantling Racism Team (DRT) is recruiting members for 3 working groups. Each Working Group is expected to have 5 to 8 members with an initial 6 month commitment. Each Working […]
Thanks to a 2025 Community Engagement Grant from the Presbytery of Baltimore, First Presbyterian Church of Westminster has launched Inclusive Pathways: Fostering Friendships, a new initiative helping youth ages 14–21 in Carroll County build meaningful and lasting peer relationships. The program is designed to bring together individuals of different abilities and walks of life for […]
Photos and info courtesy of Robert Steppling. This summer, the Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps (BDLC) once again brought children, families, and volunteers together for weeks of learning, culture, and faith-filled connection across South Dakota and Minnesota. Three camps were hosted in partnership with local Dakota communities: the Sisseton Learning Camp in Roberts County, the Ihanktonwan […]
