Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
The Presbytery of Baltimore’s first Congregational Transformation Grants are bearing fruit, and 2026 applications are open now. What does church renewal look like in 2025? Across the Presbytery of Baltimore, it looks like a lot of different things. Thirteen congregations received Congregational Transformation Grants last spring, awards of $3,000–$10,000 for initiatives in evangelism, discipleship, technology, […]
Thanks to a 2025 Community Engagement Grant from the Presbytery of Baltimore, First Presbyterian Church of Westminster has launched Inclusive Pathways: Fostering Friendships, a new initiative helping youth ages 14–21 in Carroll County build meaningful and lasting peer relationships. The program is designed to bring together individuals of different abilities and walks of life for […]
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 […]
From the General Presbyter The Enduring Witness fund was initiated in 2019 to resource pastors and congregations by funding the following grants: The grants, funded from proceeds from sold church buildings, have provided desired and needed support to half of our congregations. However it is time to re-evaluate. While the grants are suspended (with the […]
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 […]
Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce that beginning in 2021 the Office of Mission Program Grants will offer three improved grants that support 1001 New Worshiping Communities. You can find basic eligibility and submission information here (pdf) 2021 Submission and Review Dates (pdf) A full-description and resources can be found on our web site. […]
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, only several grants were awarded, although some had to deviate from their original implementation plans.
This is a remote meeting, or webinar. Community Engagement grant funds are intended for community outreach, more specifically for community organizing and community engagement by congregations in the Presbytery of Baltimore. There is $25,000 total available to be awarded by the Commission on Reconciliation. The grants will be awarded up to $7,500 per applicant. Application […]
