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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 […]
Brown Memorial 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, and neighborhood partners. Grant […]
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 […]
