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Last spring, flash flooding tore through Allegany County, dropping more than five inches of rain in a short time across a steep, mountainous stretch of western Maryland. The waters that rushed from George’s Creek and other waterways left behind damaged floors, crumbling concrete, waterlogged basements, and overwhelmed families who could not afford to make repairs […]
The Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps will be holding 3 camps this summer and the excitement is building as the staff members for each camp get ready for their staff training and an opportunity to meet the folks they will share the camp adventures with. There are 10 Baltimore Presbytery churches that are sending staff members […]
Join the Dismantling Racism Team from June 1 – 22, 2026 Many of us have heard that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. Starting June 1st, the Dismantling Racism Team invites your church, Ministry Group or you individually to participate in the 21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge. Creating effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing […]
The Presbytery of Baltimore’s Congregational Transformation Grants support Presbyterian congregations in fostering evangelism, renewal, and growth. This year, the Ministry Group Conveners awarded grants to ten congregations totaling $62,767. The Enduring Witness Fund provided its annual $50,000, and the Conveners added $12,767 from their own reserves to meet growing demand. Grants ranged from $2,400 to […]
Monday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 23 Organizers are eagerly preparing to welcome you to Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2026: Doing More in BaltiMORE. This year’s conference will be held live in Baltimore, Maryland, September 21-23, 2026, with an online, virtual registration option as well. In-person attendees will be able to choose from dozens of workshops in […]
On May 13, 2025, more than five inches of rain fell in a short period across the steep mountain communities of Allegany County, sending fast-moving floodwaters over the banks of George’s Creek. The towns of Midland, Lonaconing, Nikep, Moscow, Barton, Franklin, and Westernport were all affected. A comprehensive damage assessment found two homes completely destroyed, […]
A delegation from the Presbytery of Baltimore traveled to Guatemala last week, marking a significant milestone in the presbytery’s ongoing commitment to international mission and partnership. General Presbyter Jackie Taylor and Associate for Missional & Community Engagement Michele Wallen led the visit, which included the signing of a formal five-year partnership agreement with CEDEPCA (Centro […]
The Presbytery of Baltimore’s first Congregational Transformation Grants are bearing fruit, and 2026 applications are open now. What does church renewal look like in 2025? Across the Presbytery of Baltimore, it looks like a lot of different things. Thirteen congregations received Congregational Transformation Grants last spring, awards of $3,000–$10,000 for initiatives in evangelism, discipleship, technology, […]
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 […]
