Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
April 21, 2023 If there was any doubt that racism is alive and well in our nation, the Tennessee State House of Representatives put those doubts to rest and to suggest otherwise would be disingenuous. On Maundy Thursday, their decision to expel two extraordinary men from their body was an act of racism. To her […]
“February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the essential contributions of Black people in the story of America, which so often get overlooked and under-recognized. National and local events and online celebrations will take place throughout the month to focus attention on Black people’s achievements and history.” I love celebrating […]
