
Women’s rights conference at UN hits home for Bettie Stammerjohn
“If we don’t stand up and stand together, then it’s only going to get worse.”

Change is in the air!
Synod stated clerk reflects on 227th General Assembly.

Carlisle planning on ‘many voices’ to attend presbytery-wide gathering
“This is a family reunion where you get to meet Presbyterians you didn’t even know were part of the family.”

General Assembly, two weeks after the close: Some things about some things
A potpourri of opinions from your Synod Executive. Some things deserve a word of appreciation. Mission Co-Workers: Thank you for your faithful service to the Church in your time abroad. May some of you find your work continuing through new funding models. May others bring outside wisdom to the Church here — wisdom we dearly…

Despite loss in co-moderator election, Bill Myers has continued hope
“People want to know they are seen. They want to know their ministries and voices matter.”

Carlisle hoping Weave Week will reconnect presbytery’s youth
“I want to see the hands and feet of Christ emerging from our young people.”

Philadelphia pastor brings awareness to July 4, Juneteenth holidays
“Some people are very anti Fourth of July. It is a freedom for some people, but it’s not for everybody.”

Central Presbyterian Church works tirelessly to ‘Bring Carlos Home’
“Our community absolutely rallied around this family. And we’re trying to continue this work.”

More than $22,000 distributed to smaller churches in Synod
In 2025, the Synod distributed more than $22,000 to its presbyteries so they could distribute the funds to their smaller congregations that are looking to provide training for their clergy and lay leadership.

Philadelphia bringing two overtures to 227th General Assembly
One overture focuses on expanding healthcare options for pastors while the other seeks transparency concerning the denomination’s recent elimination of mission co-workers.