Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
Secular society and culture in America are working hard to marginalize Christianity. If this continues along the present trajectory, Christianity will eventually be as evident and effective in our nation as Zoroastrianism. The reaction to this from the Christian community is a slow panic leading to survival mentality. On a macrocosmic scale, this marginalization produces […]
What you should know A number of Executive Orders have been issued to change policies related to refugees, immigrants with a variety of different authorized immigration statuses and those who are undocumented, including a surge in raids by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is important that individuals and congregations are informed concerning the rights […]
January 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm Organized by the In The Loop Ministry Group Due to impending severe weather, the 6th Annual In the Loop Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Performing Arts Contest & Program will be streamed on Zoom only and there will be no in person program. Attend Event Virtually – Download Program Contest […]
We’ve discovered a growing list of Advent activities and Christmas celebrations organized by Presbytery of Baltimore churches this season. Did we miss something? Let us know! Saturday, December 7 “Sing for Peace,” a live music event celebrating Peace and Justice for all and filled with Baltimore’s song leading and inspirational icons.! 3 pm at Govans […]
July 28th – 31st in Louisville, KentuckyDownload FAQ Sheet Get Ready for the triumphant return of Presbyterian Youth Triennium – a gathering normally held every three years for high school age students in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Triennium was canceled in 2022 because of the Pandemic, but it is finally back […]
Cumberland’s Community Cafe was funded in part by Community Engagement Grants, administered by the Commission on Reconciliation. Tucked away in Western Maryland’s scenic mountains, Cumberland was once the second largest city in the state—a vital hub of industry and transportation. While it no longer holds that title, this historic town now marks the end of […]
One of the significant ministry victims of the pandemic was youth ministry. I didn’t understand until after the 2020 shutdowns how significant institutional memory was for youth ministry. The power of a cool high school senior hyping up a service opportunity or a summer retreat just can’t be replicated by an adult leader, no matter […]
As the dog-days of summer draw to a close, we are entirely grateful for the countless blessings we have had during the growing season at La Finca (the farm). Once again people have been able to share in life and ministry together, sharing both the burdens and the proverbial fruit of their labors. I’m continually […]
The past several weeks have been extremely challenging and nerve wracking for the Haitian immigrant community and their allies in Springfield, Ohio. Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church‘s Mission Ministry and Antiracism Team is extending its support and welcome to Haitians there. Kids, youth and adults are writing postcards to the mayor or Haitian community group for distribution, […]
October 26th Will Be a Day of Inspiration and Impact Learn More about the Matthew 25 Summit The Matthew 25 Summit next month will be an opportunity to explore how Matthew 25 congregations and partners are living into Matthew 25 through innovation, empowerment and change. The Presbytery of Baltimore is organizing this unique event in […]
