A Statement from Steering Cabinet, January 2021 Whereas the coronavirus pandemic is not over, new more contagious strains are circulating, and it will need all of our cooperation and determination to help it eventually come to an end, and whereas vaccines are coming available for the state of Maryland, the Steering Cabinet of Baltimore Presbytery […]
President Trump’s Church Reopening
May 22, 2020 Many of you have heard the news that Donald Trump wants churches to open this Sunday. It’s been determined that Governors and religious authorities make the final call about buildings reopening this weekend. As I mentioned in my report to the Gathering, congregations are not ready to regather unless their facilities are […]
May 20, 2020
From the General Presbyter Don’t get me wrong. This whole pandemic thing is getting old for me too. I’m a yogi and a kickboxer and I am not able to go to those classes. I can’t visit my friends and I play dodge ball every time I go out grocery shopping. I can’t visit your […]
Conversations on Ministry in the Time of COVID-19
The Commission on Spiritual Leader Development is offering the opportunity to join Zoom calls focused on the challenges of congregational ministry in the midst of the the COVID-19 pandemic—issues such as working from home with kids, meeting pastoral care needs in your congregation, and just taking care of yourself. On each call, a coach will […]
Spiritual Direction and COVID-19
Spiritual direction is a relatively new practice in Presbyterian Churches so many people do not know the benefits it offers. A spiritual director (or spiritual friend, companion) is not a spiritual super-hero, but rather a person who is also walking their own spiritual journey and learning along the way. Spiritual directors have been trained to […]
Update on Baltimore Presbytery Response to Coronavirus
Dear Friends and Colleagues in Baltimore Presbytery— And warmest greetings especially to our faithful pastors and elders serving on Sessions! We are so grateful for the work you do, day and day out, year in and year out, in service to the Church. But particularly in a challenging time such as this, we give thanks […]
COVID-19 Update and Recommendations
Dear Baltimore Presbytery Community, We are closely monitoring news and reports surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, and wanted to share advice and guidance regarding presbyterian events, activities and worship, as they may pertain to your congregation. As most of you are aware, the Coronavirus is now in Maryland. Although we have not reached the crisis level […]
