Are you a Ruling Elder or a Teaching Elder in our Presbytery? Would you (or someone you know) consider serving as one of our General Assembly Commissioners next summer? The 226th General Assembly (2024) will be different from the General Assembly in 2022. All commissioners participate ONLINE between June 25-27, 2024 in meetings of their […]
900th Meeting Papers
Any requests to remove an item from the consent motion or any new business must be given to the Stated Clerk as soon as possible, but no later than the conclusion of worship that day. + Docket for 900th Stated Meeting + Draft Minutes of the 889th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore, May […]
A Message from Cabinet
September 24, 2023 Dear Friends, In 2022, the members of the Cabinet began to lead the Presbytery in its first comprehensive Strategic Plan in over a decade. Not wanting this to be a mere exercise, we insisted on a searching and thorough process designed to address hard questions, discern the future mission and ministry of […]
The 900th Gathering of Presbytery
Saturday, September 16, 2023 Mt. Paran Presbyterian Church As September approaches, we are planning an extraordinary half-day event that promises to be a true celebration of our rich history, shared faith, and vibrant community. The Presbytery of Baltimore is excited to invite you to our 900th Stated Meeting, where we’ll convene for a gathering of […]
Love Your Enemies
Presented by The Susquehanna Parish Ministry Group By Edwin Lacy In a recent Presbytery Gathering, our General Presbyter, the Rev. Dr. Jackie Taylor, made the statement (and I’m paraphrasing here) that “We need to make sure our intention of inclusivity extends to those who hold differing views than our own, especially toward the more conservative […]
Book of Order Amendments
July 9, 2023 Dear Colleagues in Ministry, As most of you are probably aware, the amended Book of Order took effect July 9. There are several new provisions that I want to bring to your attention: All these changes were approved by the Presbytery of Baltimore and will not be a surprise. Nevertheless, implementation can […]
A Message on Supreme Court Decisions Last Week
July 4, 2023 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house;when you see […]
Worshiping Together: Matthew 25 in Action
Knox and Govans Presbyterian are Matthew 25 partner churches that joined for worship earlier this month. It was a wonderful morning as both congregations united to hear Rev. Kevin Johnson, from Detroit, preach a powerful sermon, “The Ministry of Reconciliation.” Rev. Johnson was joined by Rev. Tom Harris to serve the sacrament of Communion. It […]
The Durr Fund
For Congregational Events Supporting Environmental Stewardship and Interfaith Relations Rev. Dr. William Theodore (Ted) Durr, was a minister member of Baltimore Presbytery prior to his death on Christmas Eve 2022. He was the founding pastor of Perry Hall Presbyterian Church in 1957 and served 13 churches in the Presbytery as an Interim or Temporary Pastor […]
Antiracism For Faithful Leadership Cohort
September 2023 – March 2024 This Cohort is for You Whether your leadership has been centered in racial justice for decades or you are yearning to take steps to embody antiracist values in your ministry, this cohort will offer a space to learn, explore, and practice bringing racial justice to the core of your leadership. […]
