by jblazek | Nov 7, 2023 | News
The Presbytery of Great Rivers just had our first Trivia Night Fundraiser! Our presbytery leadership has been brainstorming ways to come together and help our communities, but in a geographically broad presbytery it can be hard to focus. Each trivia team played for a...
by jblazek | Nov 7, 2023 | News
After 15 years as Executive Presbyter of Whitewater Valley Presbytery in Indiana, Rev. Alan Thames is preparing to enter retirement. Last Wednesday was his final Assembly Meeting with the presbytery. Here is the conclusion of the sermon he preached at that gathering....
by jblazek | Nov 2, 2023 | News
Peoria-area Presbyterians gathered for coffee and fellowship recently for the first PGR on the Road adventure. Several new pastors to Great Rivers had the chance to meet colleagues, and Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders who have been around for a while were able to...
by jblazek | Nov 2, 2023 | News
I have had the privilege of traveling to multiple presbytery meetings over the past few months – including Chicago, Wabash Valley, and Whitewater Valley – and the question I’m asked most often is: “How do I start talking to my congregation about Matthew 25?” Of...
by jblazek | Sep 1, 2023 | News
I am excited and energized to be serving the Synod of Lincoln Trails as the new Director of Connectional Relationships! Opportunities to gather together and support each other have changed over the past few years as we’ve taken to meeting remotely and shifted in our...
by jblazek | Aug 31, 2023 | News
Getting to know… Terry Epling We’re getting to know presbytery leaders from around the synod. This month, meet Terry Eplng! He is the Stated Clerk for Whitewater Valley Presbytery in Indiana. Tell us about your current call. In addition to serving as...
by jblazek | Aug 29, 2023 | News
Pastors and faith leaders, are you looking for a way to ignite joy and find space for rest? The Synod of Lincoln Trails is offering grants to help you restore your soul and regenerate your spirit. Money can’t buy happiness, but it can be a tool to incite joy!...
by jblazek | Aug 25, 2023 | News
Be Still GLAPCE Fall RetreatOctober 24-26, 2023 Immanuel Presbyterian ChurchSchererville, IN The fall BE STILL event is full of opportunities for everyone who serves in educational ministry. It is a time of renewal through spiritual practices and self care. There is a...
by jblazek | Aug 3, 2023 | News
Getting to know… Barbara Wilson We’re getting to know presbytery leaders from around the synod. This month, meet Barbara Wilson! She is the Associate Executive Presbyter for Chicago Presbytery. Tell us about your current call. As of this year, my current...
by jblazek | Jun 26, 2023 | News
Getting to know… Eric Heinekamp We’re getting to know presbytery leaders from around the synod. This month, meet Eric Heinekamp! He fills a lot of roles in Blackhawk Presbytery. Tell us about your current call. My current call is to Blackhawk Presbytery...
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