Events Calendar

Fall Retreat

“Embracing Courageous Discipleship” will be the focus of North Sewickley Presbyterian Church’s Fall Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Prayer Mountain and Retreat Center in Darlington, PA. All churches from the Presbytery of Redstone and community are invited for this time of rest, relaxation and learning.

Cost is $35 per person, which  includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Reservations are due by Saturday, Oct. 10.

For more information and to register, click here.

Biblical Stewardship Seminar

Beaver-Butler Presbytery will hold a Biblical Stewardship Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7-8 p.m. at the Presbytery Center in Zelienople, PA, and by Zoom. This gathering is sponsored by the Equipping Leaders Unit and will feature Frank Aloi, member of Plains Church in Cranberry and author of “Serving God And With Money.”

Frank will lead a seminar featuring principles from his book. Learn how you can practice Biblical stewardship in your life.

A flyer is available by clicking here. To join the Zoom, click here.

Racial Reconciliation Awareness Book Clubs for Fall

Beaver-Butler Presbytery will hold two Racial Reconciliation Awareness Book Clubs for Fall on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2026 to March 2027. Rev. C.F. Hoffman will lead the monthly discussions of the book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson.

In this book, Isabel Wilkerson gives a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings.

To register and for more information, scroll through the presbytery’s events calendar by clicking here.

Beaver-Butler Presbytery Events

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Presbytery-Wide Youth Lock-In

There will be a presbytery-wide lock-in at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lebanon on Nov. 7-8. It will start at 6 p.m. on Saturday and end after worship on Sunday. It is for all youth in the presbytery grades eight through 12. The cost will be $10 per attendee.

Youth leaders, be advised that if you have youth coming to the event, you will need at least one leader per congregation to stay at the lock-in. For more information, contact Rob Cochran at 717-272-9933.

Civil Rights Youth Trip 2027

The Presbytery of Carlisle invites teens and young adults to take part in a powerful, faith-forming journey through the American South: an experience designed to bring the Civil Rights Movement to life in a deeply personal and transformative way. This trip for youth entering ninth grade through college ages is scheduled for July 23-30, 2027.

To truly understand this history, we must walk where it happened and learn from those who shaped it. Over eight days, participants will travel from Greensboro to Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham and beyond visiting pivotal sites like the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Along the way, youth will hear powerful stories, engage in guided reflection and wrestle with how faith calls us to respond to injustice today. This journey is not only educational, it is discipleship in motion, offering an experience that is eye-opening, sobering, yet ultimately hopeful.

At a time when our nation continues to grapple with the legacy of racism, this trip offers young people the opportunity to engage history honestly and faithfully, and to consider how they are called to be part of God’s ongoing work of justice and reconciliation.

Interested in participating? Churches are encouraged to reach out to the Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker at Derry Presbyterian Church at revmcwhit@derrypres.org.

This is more than a road trip. It is an invitation to learn, to listen, to grow, and to carry forward a story that is still being written.

Boundary Training

The Presbytery of Lake Erie will host a final boundary training session for 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Wayside Presbyterian Church.

To register, click here.

Happenings Around Lake Erie

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Mountain Laurel Presbytery Calendar

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Mandated Reporter Training

Northumberland Presbytery will hold a Mandated Reporter Training focusing on “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse” on Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at Grove Presbyterian Church in Danville, PA. This event is free for pastors, lay pastors, Christian educators, ruling elders, deacons, youth advisors, Sunday school teachers and volunteers.

The presenter will be Ellen Knecht, and the provider is the PA Family Support Alliance.

For more information and to register, click here and take the pre-survey. CEU’s can be requested at this time as well. Then, email name, church, presbytery and phone to nurture@grovepres.org and indicate whether or not you completed step 1.

Light refreshments provided. For questions, contact Lynne Pabst at nurture@grovepres.org.

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.

Preaching Symposium

The Presbytery of Philadelphia’s Expanding the Pulpit Initiative invites ordained and lay leaders to mark their calendars for a daylong Preaching Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary.

This gathering will offer inspiration, learning, and renewal for those who preach and proclaim God’s Word in their congregations. Participants will have opportunities to strengthen their preaching, explore meaningful approaches to proclamation, and connect with other preachers from across the Presbytery.

The symposium will feature keynote speaker Rev. Timothy L. Adkins-Jones, assistant professor of Homiletics at Boston University School of Theology. His teaching and research interests include Black preaching, preaching and protest, communal homiletics and church leadership.

For more information, click here.

Presbytery of Philadelphia Calendar

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2027 Reformation Pilgrimage

Are you interested in learning more about the Reformation and what it is like to be a reformer? Do you look for travel opportunities that enrich your spirit?

In 2027, a group of Pittsburgh pilgrims will go on a journey to study the Reformation through visits to historic sites, worship, reading and conversation. The trip is organized by Progressive Pilgrimage, a company that provides opportunities for global travel that stimulate the intellect, enrich the spirit and build relationships. It will be led by Eric Doss from Progressive Pilgrimage and Rev. Emily Miller of Pittsburgh Presbytery. Dates are Oct. 12-22, 2027.

The trip will begin in Paris and make stops in Chartres, Strasbourg, Geneva, Basel and Zurich. If this type of pilgrimage sparks your interest, contact Rev. Emily Miller at emily-ed@comcast.net with questions or to receive the itinerary with pricing.

Equipping Event

Pittsburgh Presbytery will hold an Equipping Event at Beulah Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to provide fellowship and continuing education opportunities for the presbytery. This event will feature several workshops for pastors, elders, deacons and church leadership, and fellowship over the table at lunch.

Registration is $20 and covers a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch. Each church only needs to pay for the first five registrants; after the first five registrant, it’s only $100 to bring as many people from the church as want to attend!

Registrants will receive an email asking them to choose from the different workshops being offered as the event nears.

To register, click here.

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.

Pittsburgh Presbytery Calendar

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Presbyterian Polity

An Inter-Presbytery Leadership Formation (IPLF) Workshop on Presbyterian Polity will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Laboratory Presbyterian Church in Washington, PA. The instructor is the Rev. Randall Clow.

What does it mean to do it “decently and in order?” More importantly, why would it be important? Is it a matter or control or faith? How does our Presbyterian “polity” (ways of living out our faith) reflect our practice of being church?

All IPLF courses and workshops are offered by Zoom and through face-to-face sessions.

To register, contact Karen Gray at the Presbytery of Redstone at 724-837-6737 or secretary@redstonepresbytery.org.

Presbyterian Foundation Discussion

Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelly, the Synod of the Trinity representative for the Presbyterian Foundation, will speak on “How do you Prepare for Action?” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church. Dinner will be provided.

This will be a pre-presbytery meeting seminar. Contact the Presbytery of Redstone office to pre-register (724-837-6737 or secretary@redstonepresbytery.org).

Scotland Tour

Rev. Jim Farrer invites Presbytery of Redstone ministers and members to join a small group tour to the highlights of Scotland on August 8-20, 2027. He has co-led 10 such pilgrimages in the past.

Travelers will spend three nights close to the Castle and the Royal Mile in Edinburgh during the Royal Military Tattoo featuring pipe bands and dancers from around the world. They’ll show the real location of the first General Assembly and the Reformation’s workshop for the transformation of culture. You’ll visit Stirling Castle and Bravehart territory. Also, there’s a rare opportunity to connect with the Standing Stones of Kilmartin and where the Book of Kells was begun.

The trip hinges on the availability of rooms for three nights at the St. Columba Hotel on the Holy Isle of Iona from where Scotland and Europe were Christianized. Jim has studied with three wardens of the Iona Community. They’ll also visit the dramatic scenery of the Isle of Skye.

This trip is not inexpensive since the stay is longer than most. The co-leaders are a very experienced Scottish tour expert and a PhD in History. First come/first served.

Call Jim at 814 629-5211. The presbytery office has a full brochure.

Redstone Presbytery Calendar

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Boundary Training

Shenango Presbytery’s Boundary Training will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Sharon and Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church in New Castle.

Leaderfest

“Community Organizing” will be the focus of Shenango Presbytery’s Leaderfest on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027. This hybrid event will be hosted by Westminster College.

Speaker Angie Urban, a ruling elder and community organizer, will lead a conversation on what it means for the church to take seriously the principles of community organizing.

A save-the-date flyer is available by clicking here.

Multi-Generational Work Trip

For the third consecutive year, Shenango Presbytery and Westminster College are gathering a group of volunteers for a “Multi-Generational Work Trip” on March 6-13, 2027.

Contact Beth Creekpaum (advancement@shenango.org) or Jim Mohr (mohrjr@westminster.edu) if you’re interested in participating in this trip.

A flyer is available by clicking here.

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.

Prayer Workshop

Washington Presbytery will hold a Prayer Workshop focusing on “Deepening Your Prayer Life” on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at Laboratory Presbyterian Church in Washington, PA. This workshop is designed for everyone — regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey.

More information is available by clicking here.

Washington Presbytery Upcoming Events

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Connecting Congregations

Presbytery of West Virginia Lead Presbyter Maureen Wright and Connectional Presbyter Sarah Sanderson-Doughty will facilitate multiple Connecting Congregations events starting in October and November. You are invited to come and share stories from your congregation with your Presbyterian neighbors while enjoying delicious food and
generous hospitality.

Connecting Congregations events will be held:
**Oct. 25 at Fleming Memorial Presbyterian Church
**Nov. 1 at Clifton Presbyterian Church
** Nov. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, Logan

All Connecting Congregations events will begin at 3 p.m. and end with a light meal so you are on the road home by 5 p.m. So pack your stories, fill a car and head to an event near you. If these dates do not work for you, stay tuned for information on more opportunities in other parts of the Presbytery.

Register for a Connecting Congregations by clicking here.

Share this information with your congregations and click here to download the bulletin insert!

Fall Youth Retreat

The Presbytery of West Virginia will host the annual Fall Youth Retreat on Nov. 13-15 at Bluestone Camp and Retreat in Hinton, WV. Grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend. Small groups will be split by grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.

Focusing on the theme “Many Ways to the Way,” attendees will hear from Ben Vos as they explore the paths that can lead towards Christ and discover how different experiences, talents, gifts and journeys bring them to the same limitless love. Vos is a coach, consultant and a current seminarian who recently moved from Nashville to Richmond. He is a Presbyterian ruling elder who helps individuals and organizations to manage change and is excited to spend time supporting the nurture of youth in the Presbytery of West Virginia.

For more information, click here.

Children’s Spirituality Discussion Breakfast

A Children’s Spirituality Discussion Breakfast will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cranberry Community Presbyterian Church. Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to noon.

Join Faith Forming Families Network (F3N) of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for an interactive, discussion-based gathering. We’ll share our best ideas and the challenges we’ve faced as we support faith formation in children and families. Churches will be provided low-stress resources for families.

Clergy, lay leaders and workers, parents and elders, social service providers and anyone interested in the moral and spiritual development of children are welcome to this free event. You can be a part of a growing movement of peers supporting peers.

A flyer is available by clicking here. For more information and to register, click here.

America 250 Movie Series

The “America 250 Movie Series” will feature showings of “A Great Awakening” and “The King of Kings” in November and December at The Presbyterian Campus of Covenant Church in Butler.

“A Great Awakening” will be shown Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., and “The King of Kings” will be shown Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.

Come see these Angel Studio and Wonder Project movies on the big screen in the Covenant Church sanctuary. Bring a snack to share. Admission is free.

Covenant Church thanks everyone who came out for Young Washington in September. They need to make some date changes.

A flyer is available by clicking here.

A Weekend with Over the Rhine

The acclaimed musical duo Over the Rhine will perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester on Nov. 14-15

This two-part event offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the art of songwriting with an engaging song-writing workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch included), followed by an inspiring concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m., showcasing their remarkable talents.

Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter or a passionate music lover, this two-part event promises to be a celebration of creativity and musical artistry.

Each part of the weekend is ticketed separately.

More information is available by clicking here.

Women Alone Together

“Women Alone Together,” a group of women who live alone but want to fellowship together, will meet once every other month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church social hall beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23. The theme is “The Power of Hope.” The focus of the gatherings is centered on transforming a life of solitude into an intentional circle of friends.

The day will include engagement, themed conversation, light snacks and laughter.

Future gatherings will be held Nov. 18, Jan. 13, March 17 and May 12.

Questions should be directed to Jennifer Green at jeneg26@gmail.com or 724-714-8172.

For more information, click here.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra String Quintet

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra String Quintet will perform at Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton, WV, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m.

The event is open to the public, and admission is free. Donations will be accepted and will benefit the Weirton Christian Center.

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.