Conference Assemblies
The 12 conferences of our synod will meet to nominate and elect people for synod positions. Resolutions and memorials for Synod Assembly are also discussed at these Conference Assembly gatherings. Synod Assembly and Churchwide Assembly voting members are especially encouraged to attend, but all are invited! Check with your conference dean to learn the date, [...]
Legacies of Faith & Belonging: Turning Discipleship into Relationship
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 Michigan Ave, ChicagoALOA is collaborating with POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network) on an interactive conference in conjunction with the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference. Split into a working workshop and an afternoon workshop, this event will focus on both theory and practices for building community. Morning workshop: Lead by: -Rich Bimler -Roland Martinson Topics: [...]
Boldly Serving Our Afghan Neighbors: Getting Involved through Congregational Accompaniment & Co-sponsorship
VirtualAcross the country, many congregations have begun working with their local resettlement agencies and are sponsoring Afghan individuals and families, in addition to the many asylum-seekers currently being sponsored within the AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities) network. But the need is huge and right now. We call on congregations to [...]