Events Calendar

Board of Pensions Updates and Lunches

Beaver-Butler Presbytery will hold a gathering focused on updates from Board of Pension on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Presbytery Center in Zelienople

Pastors and church administrators who work with the Board of Pensions are invited for lunch, which will begin at noon, with Board of Pensions Consultant the Rev. Dr. Emily Chudy.

Updates to the medical plan and key changes coming in 2027 will be discussed. Of particular note is a new dues subsidy will begin on Jan. 1, 2027, covering 50 percent of the national, community-rated cost of medical coverage for children.

RSVP to the presbytery office by Thursday, Aug. 20, at office@beaverbutler.org or 724-452-7515.

Conversation will focus on changes for actively serving pastors.

Retirees are welcome, but there is also Board of Pensions’ invitations for retirees lunches at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 26-27 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Bridgeville and Hampton Presbyterian Church in Gibsonia, respectively. Register for the Bethany gathering here and the Hampton gathering here.

All-Church Gathering

Beaver-Butler Presbytery is organizing an All-Church Gathering titled “Now Thank We All Our God” on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. at Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver.

This all-church gathering will celebrate the faithfulness of those who came before and honor our nation’s 250th anniversary. Singers are invited to sing with the joint choir. Giving thanks with song and historical perspective will lead us to look to the future with hope.

A joint choir rehearsal will be held at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service.

More information is available through a bulletin insert that is available by clicking here.

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Many Voices, One Song

The Presbytery of Carlisle will hold a “Many Voices, One Song” event Sunday, Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Carlisle. Worship will be followed by food and fun together.

“Many Voices” promises to be the largest local gathering of Presbyterians in years because it’s being designed to include all ages, congregations and new worshiping communities, and parishioners (not just pastors and other leaders).

The gathering will bring together vocalists and bell ringers from across the presbytery. There’ll even be a youth choir, and worship will close with everyone singing the Hallelujah! Chorus together. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Cece Armstrong, co-moderator of General Assembly for 2025-26.

Also involved will be specialty foods from the area as part of the fellowship time after worship.

To learn more and to sign up, click here.

A flyer is available by clicking here.

Fall Pastors Retreat

The Presbytery of Donegal will hold a Fall Pastors Retreat on Sept. 27-29 at The Welcoming Place in Akron. All Presbytery of Donegal Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Ruling Elder Pastors – whether actively serving or retired – are invited to join colleagues for a time of refreshment, fellowship and learning.

For more information, click here. To register, click here.

CLP Training

Huntingdon Presbytery will hold three Commissioned Lay Pastor trainings in August and September. The dates are Aug. 8, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12.

To register and for more information, click here.

Happenings Around Lake Erie

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Mountain Laurel Presbytery Calendar

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Fall Fest

Join leaders and members from across the Presbytery of Philadelphia for a day of inspiration, practical learning, and collaborative conversation as we explore how God is calling our congregations to renewed life and mission on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Oxford Presbyterian Church. Together, attendees will discover creative ways to strengthen the ministry of their local churches and faithfully respond to the opportunities before them.

The keynote speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Christopher J. Holland II, moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia and executive pastor of Salt & Light.

More information is available by clicking here.

Clerk of Session Summit

The Presbytery of Philadelphia’s Clerks of Session Summit will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the presbytery office. This gathering is for clerks new to their role, or clerks having served for some time.

David Staniunas, the records archivist at the Presbyterian Historical Society, will provide a special presentation. Refreshments will be served.

For RSVP’s or questions, contact Betsi Moise at databaseadministrator@presbyphl.org or 215.242.1400, ext. 329.

Presbytery of Philadelphia Calendar

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October Racial Justice Pilgrimage

Pittsburgh Presbytery Stated Clerk Carla Campbell and the Rev. Ralph Lowe are excited to announce that this fall they hope to facilitate a Racial Justice Pilgrimage to Atlanta, GA, and Montgomery and Birmingham, AL, for the presbytery. The tentative dates for this trip are Sunday, Oct. 4, to Saturday, Oct. 10.

Travel arrangements and cost are still to be determined. Please let Carla or Ralph know as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

For more information, click here.

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See “Joshua” at Sight & Sounds

Redstone Goes Trips and Tours, a program of Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare, is hosting a trip to Sight and Sound Theater to see Joshua on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The story of Joshua is one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible. The production promises to take the audience on a miraculous journey from the banks of the River Jordan to the towering walls of Jericho for an unforgettable look at this famous Bible story.

As always, Sight and Sound will incorporate special effects, live animals and powerful music in this production. This trip is being offered as a one-day opportunity. The bus will depart the Clubhouse on the Redstone North Huntingdon campus at 7 a.m., make a brief rest stop halfway, and then arrive at Bird-in-Hand for the lunch buffet and some shopping. It’ll then make its way to the theater for the 3 p.m. show, where the seats are orchestra level in the middle of the theater. At the conclusion of the show, the bus will make its way back to Redstone, stopping at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza on the way home to get something to eat on your own. We anticipate arriving back to Redstone by around 10:30 p.m.

The cost for this full day, including motorcoach, driver gratuity, smorgasbord lunch and premiere level orchestra level show ticket is $250 per person. Proceeds will benefit charitable care programs at Redstone. To save your spot for this trip, call the reservation line at 724-832-8401 x 3378 and leave a message. Someone will call you back within a day. All are welcome to join us for this trip.

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Prayer Retreat

The Upper Ohio Valley Presbyterian Women and Friends will hold its annual Prayer Retreat on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Seeds of Hope Farm and Retreat Center in Adena, OH.

To RSVP, call 740-312-9295. A suggested donation is $10.

Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA

A bus from Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery will travel to Lancaster, PA, for an overnight trip that will include a stop at Sight & Sound to see the performance of “Joshua.”

The bus will leave from the parking lot of the Ohio Valley Mall at 7 a.m. on Sept. 15. Lunch will be at the Kitchen Kettle Village in Lancaster followed by a stop at Elva’s Barnyard Studio for a presentation of Patriotic Chalk Talk. The day concludes with a stop at Rachel’s Summer Kitchen for an authentic Amish dinner.

On Sept. 16, a buffet breakfast at the hotel will be followed by a stop at Sight & Sounds to see “Joshua.” After the show, lunch will be at Miller’s Smorgasbord before the return trip home.

Cost per person varies from $619 for a single occupancy room to $489 for a quad room. A $50 deposit is required when reserving a spot. Final balance is due Aug. 1.

For more information and to register, contact Sherry Stratton [(740) 633-2044 or e-mail to slstrat@comcast.net, 71290 Ohio AVE, Martins Ferry, OH 43935].

Know Your Boundaries

Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery will hold ethics and boundary training for clergy and ruling elders Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wheeling, WV. Titled “Know Your Boundaries,” the presenter will be Bryan Bass-Riley, a Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor and a certified Training Supervisor-Educator through Clinical Pastoral Education International.

This three-hour training will cover:
-Ethics and professional ethics (why we do what we do),
-Boundaries and boundary violations (what we’re not allowed to do),
-Aspirational boundaries (what we ought to do).

Lunch will be provided afterward. For more information, click here or contact the UOV Presbytery office at (304) 232-3490.

Inviting All Women of the Church

Washington Presbytery’s Presbyterian Women are hosting a dinner for all women of the church and their guests on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. at Church of the Covenant.

Among the topics of discussion will be “Intro to 2026-27 Bible Study: United through Christ, Bound to Each Other by Nancy McCreight. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Sharon Woomer of Hope Community Church in Charleroi.

Cost is $15. Make checks out to Presbyterian Women and give/mail to Joan McCrory (724-222-5806) or the church office. Reservations are accepted until Sept. 6.

Treat yourself! Invite friends! Enjoy an evening of fellowship and great food! Questions: 724-777-9240.

Boundary Training

Washington Presbytery will hold Leadership Boundary Training on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Laboratory Presbyterian Church in Washington, PA.

The Book of Order requires all leaders to have boundary training at a minimum of every three years. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion upon fulfilling this training. If you are unable to attend on this date, a virtual option with an exam will be available.

RSVP by Nov. 1. To register, email office.washpres@gmail.com.

More information is available by clicking here.

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Advent and Christmas Season Workshop for Preachers

An Advent and Christmas Season Workshop for Preachers hosted by the Presbytery of West Virginia will be held Oct. 4-5 at John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston, WV.

Looking for ways to breathe new life into your Advent and Christmas season preaching? Join the presbytery for this workshop with Anna Carter Florence and Jake Myers from Columbia Theological Seminary, as the upcoming lectionary texts are explored together. Discover some new strategies for reading scripture that are easy to grasp and easy to adapt to your context.

Move from text to sermon, as we consider what the familiar stories might have to say to us this year. And roundtable conversations will be shared about how the light of the world might be illuminating in congregations and our own lives as preachers.

For more information, click here.

Rodfather’s Car Cruise

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Butler will hold its annual Rodfather’s Car Cruise on Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon to 4 p.m.

The day will include a Pinewood Derby car race, food trucks, vendors, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle and a live DJ.

A flyer is available by clicking here.

West Virginia Mission Trip

Glade Run Church in Valencia is planning its mission trip to West Virginia on Sept. 13-18. They will be working with West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps and are inviting members of Beaver-Butler Presbytery to join them.

If you feel called to go on the mission trip, call the church office at 724-898-3503 or Dave Hasek at 724-510-1262 for more information.

The Color of Compromise

Bethany Presbyterian Church in Chadds Ford, PA, will hold a four-week video study and discussion on “The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism.” These gatherings will be held on Wednesdays in August (Aug. 5-26) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bring your own snacks or lunch. Study is in-person only. Accompanying book is not needed for the study but you are welcome to bring your own copy.

To register, click here.

Trip to Creation Museum and Ark

The First Presbyterian Church of Rostraver, PA, is taking a bus to see the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky on Sept. 16-17. This overnight adventure steps travelers into a world where history, faith and wonder come alive.

This trip is more than sightseeing — it’s a chance to grow in faith, connect with others and experience the Bible in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family, friends or on your own, you’ll leave with memories that will last a lifetime.

Cost includes comfortable round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations for one night, zip line attractions, discounted admission to both the creation museum and ark, EncounterPossible riverboat cruise dinner, and the petting zoo and availability to ride a camel.

Contact (724) 858-5965 or send an email to llamberski@gmail.com to register. Seats are limited, so don’t wait.

Let’s journey together into history, faith and wonder.

Presbyterian Women Horizons Bible Study

Bettie Stammerjohn, moderator of Presbyterian Women in Washington Presbytery, invites Faith United Presbyterian Church members and friends to join in a monthly evening Bible Study to be held at Faith U.P. Church at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month starting Sept. 9 and running through May 12.

Group will meet in the lower level Choir Room. Using the PW/Horizons Bible Study, “United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other: Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians” by Rev. Dr. Rhonda Mawhood Lee, the group will explore the letter’s setting, divisions within the congregation, and ultimately, the gifts given to all through the work of Christ.

This will be a journey to Corinth and explore how Paul’s timeless message of loving unity calls us as Christ’s followers today. The study will be lead by Bettie Stammerjohn using a video introduction for each lesson and discussion questions.

For more information, click here.