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First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis was one of seven congregations awarded a 2025 Community Engagement Grant. Their goal was to enhance collaborative partnerships around LGBTQ+ support, and they are off to a great start. So far this year, the church has: First of Annapolis is stretching their grant to sustain these programs for three years. […]
Join us for a brief presentation and Q&A presented by the Commission on Reconciliation on the 2026 Community Engagement Grant process. Online via Zoom. REGISTER
Learn more about Community Engagement Grants Ashland Presbyterian Church – $5,000The church will use the funds to establish weekly childcare and provide curriculum materials to support children and families, with the eventual goal of creating a Sunday school. Ashland will continue partnering with local organizations for community events like tree planting, history presentations, and Christmas […]
Cumberland’s Community Cafe was funded in part by Community Engagement Grants, administered by the Commission on Reconciliation. Tucked away in Western Maryland’s scenic mountains, Cumberland was once the second largest city in the state—a vital hub of industry and transportation. While it no longer holds that title, this historic town now marks the end of […]
An online Grant Inquiry Orientation Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, at 7:00 pm. REGISTER More information on Community Engagement Grants
Redefining Community Ministry November 23, 2023 In 2013, my journey as a community pastor in Baltimore began, taking an unexpected turn towards a unique and impactful ministry alongside my co-pastors, the Rev. Jason Chesnut and the Rev. Dr. Sara Shisler Goff. Little did I know that this endeavor, known as The Slate Project, would redefine […]
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 […]
This Orientation Session will be held on April 18th. All potential awardees must be in attendance to learn the rules. All applications must be submitted through the electronic portal. Members of Presbytery will help any group with submitting the application. There will be no exceptions Learn more about Community Engagement Grants REGISTER
Saturday, October 29th – Presbytery-wide Elder Training event: Transformative Leadership: Elder Training in a New Era. Designed for new, returning, and currently-serving elders, this day-long retreat will include a variety of workshops including “The State of the Church–Reimagining Community” by Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, which will provide a positive conversation about the unique challenges and opportunities […]
