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“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 […]
First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis was one of seven congregations awarded a 2025 Community Engagement Grant. Their goal was to enhance collaborative partnerships around LGBTQ+ support, and they are off to a great start. So far this year, the church has: First of Annapolis is stretching their grant to sustain these programs for three years. […]
By Edwin Lacy On Wednesday, October 8th , our Presbytery will be blessed by a workshop on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Christian Ministry, led by the Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. It would be difficult to imagine a more relevant topic for our times. Tony will be […]
Ashland Presbyterian Church was one of seven congregations awarded a Community Engagement Grant from the Commission on Reconciliation this year, and the church is moving forward in three areas: childcare, outreach, and food. Two local high school students were hired to provide childcare during worship. Families now have a dedicated area with activities, and children […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore, MD – September 13, 2025 – The Presbytery of Baltimore took a historic step today by approving the establishment of a Reparative Justice Fund at its 908th Stated Meeting. This action, believed to be the first of its kind by a presbytery in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), affirms our commitment to […]
Susan Emmaline Taylor King has lived a remarkable life of service, perseverance, and faith. Born in 1924 in Kilmarnock, Virginia, she moved with her family to Baltimore during the Great Depression. A graduate of Frederick Douglass High School, she trained as a riveter and joined the workforce at Eastern Aircraft Company during World War II, […]
By Sher Atkinson I started going on the Intercultural Encounters trips offered by CEDEPCA as far back as 2015 when the Baltimore / Guatemala partnership first began. Each time I go, I leave another piece of my heart there. For six years, I served on the Baltimore/Guatemala partnership team and wrote our monthly prayer letter. […]
