Brian McLaren challenges congregations to overcome division with something good
“Look at this time of division as an opportunity to look at all of the evil that’s happening and say that we’re going to overcome it with something good.”
A Transformational Experience: Our Neighbor’s Place at First Covenant
“Guests are comfortable in our space, and they see FPCC as a place that will always welcome them.”
2019 Triennium great learning experience for youth around Synod
“Triennium helps youth see that they are not alone, that other people their age believe, and that they can grow into adulthood with confidence in their faith and Savior.”
Symposium challenges church leaders to look to the future
“The future of the church is not about building the church. It is about pointing to Jesus.”
Trip to Montgomery, AL, leaves Synod leaders changed
In January, Synod of the Trinity Transitional Executive Susan Faye Wonderland and Synod Moderator John Bolt had the opportunity to travel to Montgomery, AL, at the invitation of synod executives of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to be part of an ongoing discussion about race within the denomination. What follows are the reflections from Susan and…
Activities flourishing for African-American males at Shiloh Church following Freedom Grant award
“It takes a program of mentorship like this that includes spending time and showing there is a way out.”
Kim Bossé makes Krislund Camp her newest home
“There is a great love for this camp that you don’t find everywhere.”
Presbyteries distribute Synod’s Small Church Leadership Development funds
“Our intent is to be supportive with this grant and give presbyteries the maximum freedom for how it is used.”
Author Tod Bolsinger helps direct leaders as they are ‘canoeing the mountains’
“Whatever uncharted territory you’re going into, God is already there.”
Harrisburg homeless learn skills through Workshops for Living initiative made possible by Synod’s Freedom Grant
The overall goal of the project was to help each client identify a specific daily living task that could be addressed in one workshop session.