The September 10th meeting of the Presbytery was filled with lively updates, discussions, discernment and worship, and we are pleased to report that our second online-only Gathering was a big success. That is testament to the talents and dedication of many people who helped organize and run the meeting. The biggest credit, however, goes to […]
A Dialogue About the Legacy of Racial Injustice
Join the In The Loop ministry group for the ongoing series called, “B-More Human: A Dialogue About the Legacy of Racial Injustice.” Through this discourse we will seek to know others and to be enlightened about ourselves as we discover our shared humanity. The 1619 Project, a literary exposition developed by the New York Times […]
Presbyterian Week of Action
August 24-30 Friends, Communities of faith and people across the nation are joining the movement to confront the sins of racism and white supremacy. We are demanding that Black lives of every age, gender, gender identity and sexuality are no longer ignored, dismissed or pushed to the margins of our society. We are protesting the […]
Beyond the 224th General Assembly
GA Offering Update We are pleased to report that the total of contributions to the offering for the Youth Rising Coalition through the GA link is $15,464. On top of that, Baltimore area churches and individuals have contributed an additional $25,000. Many thanks to all those who generously donated. If you still want to give, […]
Baltimore Thanks Mel and Liv
By Kate Foster Connors and McKenna Lewllen, The Center What happens when you invite two people, 15 years apart in age, of different races, and who have never seen each other before, to live together in a city they’ve never lived in, and work together in a shared office? We had no idea what adventure […]
Reform to Transform
Dear Family of Faith, In my last message, I invited you to join me as we confront racism together. In this regard, I’m asking you to take an important next step. Join the Presbytery of Baltimore for an online Zoom worship service Wednesday, August 19, at 7pm, from the comfort of your own home. The […]
A Different Role for Michael Moore
The Rev. Michael Moore has announced to the Cabinet that he will not be able to accept the role of Moderator leading the Presbytery, due to accepting a call to the Presbyterian Mission Agency in Louisville as the African American Intercultural Associate. Michael has served for nine years as Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, and in […]
Signs of the Times
Throughout this pandemic we’re experiencing, people have taken to signs more than ever to express their feelings, concerns and aspirations. As residents shifted from congratulating our young graduates in May to the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, we thought it would be worth a moment to recognize some of our favorites. In response […]
Wishing Debbie Schmidt a Fond Farewell
It is with mixed emotions that we bring news of Debbie’s retirement this month. For the past eight years, she has been a valued collaborator and advocate for spiritual leader development, and the longest serving Presbytery staffer among us. We are grateful for her dedication and contributions, born from a spirit that has seen much […]