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Students returning to Bryant Woods Elementary School this fall were in for more than a few pleasant surprises, thanks to St. John United Church, in Columbia. The principal was extremely grateful for the church’s recent initiatives, writing “the vibrant flowers adorning our bus loop and the generous provision of school supplies and backpacks, demonstrate your […]
Learn more about Community Engagement Grants Christ Our King $3,500Funding is to cover the increased cost of food for the Giving Boxes project. Their goal for 2023 is to provide a box of food and a frozen turkey to 800 families at Thanksgiving. The funding will help to meet the rising costs of food products […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
