Hosted by College Hill Church (Miami Valley Presbytery) on Tuesday evenings in February. During the month of February, the College Hill Community Church (Dayton, Ohio) Peace and Social Justice Ministry will discuss/review How We Win the Civil War by Steve Phillips (available on Amazon and on Audible.com ) which first reviews the issues which created voter disenfranchisement and what worked during the 1960’s thru 2000’s Civil Rights Era. The final section of the book describes

We have been very busy this new year!   As of mid-January, all of our first cycle cohorts (the 2024-2025 class) have had their final retreat and have completed the program. I am delighted to report that we had a near 100% “graduation” rate, with all but one person from the first cycle completing the program. The one who did not complete it dropped out to attend seminary full time; we consider that a success! Many from the first cycle are already serving as pulpit supply preac

“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the favorite pastimes of my family and other cultures is to gather and talk, laugh, and tell stories. The telling of stories is powerful. They are filled with wisdom, teaching, warning, warmth, laughter, and love. One element of these storytelling interac

At our February 3 Synod assembly, the commissioners will have a chance to brainstorm new ministries for 2026 in two areas:  artificial intelligence (AI) and peacemaking.  God has provided the financial means to expand our offerings to equip church leaders and to support congregations in these two areas, and the assembly is the first step toward shaping these opportunities.   Here's a little bit of background about these two areas.  You may remember from my December column ( F

Jan 4 - Preach at First Findlay (OH)—Maumee Valley Presbytery (Chip) Jan 5 - Meet with Presbytery of the Western Reserve Staff (Chip) Jan 11 - Preach and Lead Adult Ed at Kinsman (OH) Presbyterian Church—Eastminster Presbytery (Chip) Jan 13 - Out of Office (Chip) Jan 18 - Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr, Day (All Staff) Jan 18 - Preach at Circleville (OH) Church - Scioto Valley Presbytery (Ruth-Aimée) Jan 19 - Speak at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast - C