Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
“When in our music God is glorified,..” inspired the Music and Ministry Fest of the Mountain Maryland Ministry Group, Sunday, June 22. This evening of anthems, solos, banjo, and congregational singing was hosted by the Hancock Presbyterian Church. The Mountain Maryland Ministry (MMM) group of the Presbytery of Baltimore stretches from Emmitsburg to Frostburg with the […]
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 […]
One of the significant ministry victims of the pandemic was youth ministry. I didn’t understand until after the 2020 shutdowns how significant institutional memory was for youth ministry. The power of a cool high school senior hyping up a service opportunity or a summer retreat just can’t be replicated by an adult leader, no matter […]
“M.E.G.” (Mutual Encouragement Group) In September of the year 2020 (does that year bring anything to mind?), the pastors of the Susquehanna Parish Ministry Group began to meet every other week on Thursday mornings from 10 AM to 11—11:30-ish for nothing other than support and conversation. This group continues to meet today, four years later. […]
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 […]
The full Commission on Ministry meets the first Wednesday in Sept. Dec. Feb. and May from noon-3 via zoom.
The Commission on Preparation for Ministry is seeking Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders who are interested in serving as Ordination Exam Readers during the week of May 3-7, 2021. Baltimore Presbytery has been requested to provide 2 ruling elders, and 2 teaching elders, and 1 alternate reader. Serving as an Ordination Exam Reader is a […]
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 […]
Susquehanna Parish will be holding its Spring Discipleship Event on Saturday, March 28th, at First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air. “Getting Beyond our Walls: Equipping Us for Mission” DOWNLOAD FLYER
The Commission on Preparation for Ministry meets the third Wednesday of each month 4:30-6:30 on zoom. Learn more about the Commission.
