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From Your Synod Executive...
Lent begins on Wednesday, so I’ve been thinking about what spiritual practice to take on this year, or what to give up. This season is a...
Chip Hardwick
Feb 27, 20253 min read


A Great Update from our Michigan Cohort of Cultivating the Gift of Preaching
Siblings in Christ, This month, the Rev. Christina Jensen, one of our Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative (CGPI) mentors and...

Matt Aragon Bruce
Feb 27, 20255 min read


Cultivating Gift of Preaching African Diaspora Retreat
I am so pleased to share this from our African diaspora group. It was a fantastic time for us to experience the power of the Holy Spirit...
CGPI Cohorts
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Where's the Synod Exec?
February 2 - Preach at Christ Church in Canton, OH (Eastminster Presbytery) February 3-4 - Host Executive/General Presbyters Gathering...
Thomas Riggs
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Join the Presbyterian Women's Synod Gathering
PW Synod of the Covenant Gathering June 27 & 28, 2025 First Presbyterian Church Battle Creek Registration $75 A block of rooms has been...
The Synod of the Covenant
Jan 31, 20251 min read


What's Happening with Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative?
It is difficult to believe, but next month we will mark the halfway point for the inaugural CGPI class! As such, in December and January,...
Thomas Riggs
Jan 31, 20252 min read


From Your Synod Executive...
The new year (it’s still the new year, right?) is a great time to bring attention to some new opportunities and ministries that the Synod...
Chip Hardwick
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Our first in-person cohort meeting far exceeded my expectations. - Julie D. Miller
Immersive would be putting it lightly! We delved deeply into the Book of Common Worship, holding two mini services throughout our day...
CGPI Cohorts
Jan 7, 20251 min read


Updated Schedule for CRE/CP Workshops in 2025
Happy New Year Siblings in Christ! We have some scheduling updates for our CRE/CP Workshops! Our first workshop will be Wednesday,...

Tim Pollock
Jan 3, 20252 min read


Latest Happenings in the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative
We’ve had a relaxing and restful Christmas and New Year’s break in the Synod offices, and we hope you have too. We are ready (well maybe...

Matt Aragon Bruce
Jan 3, 20252 min read


Where's the Synod Exec?
January 5 - Preach at First Jonesville (Lake Michigan Presbytery) January 5 - Attend Lon Kuehn’s Ordination at First Royal Oak (Detroit...
The Synod of the Covenant
Dec 31, 20241 min read


From Your Synod Executive...
As we move into 2025, the Synod is experiencing several leadership transitions. I want to give you a chance to thank outgoing leaders...
Chip Hardwick
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Sean Eaton, CGPI Alpha Cohort
Not long before beginning the program I had already been asked to deliver a couple of sermons to our congregation. These had been...
CGPI Cohorts
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Watch Testimony about Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Program from Judy Mitchell (Presbytery of the Western Reserve)
Advent is a time when we are called to share with one another and with the world, our hope and trust that our Savior will return to make...

Matt Aragon Bruce
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Where's the Synod Exec?
January 5 - Preach at First Jonesville (Lake Michigan Presbytery) January 5 - Attend Lon Kuehn’s Ordination at First Royal Oak (Detroit...
Chip Hardwick
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Exciting CRE/CP Workshops for 2025
Advent Blessings to you all! I wanted to take some time and share some new training workshops we are developing for Commissioned Ruling...

Tim Pollock
Dec 3, 20241 min read


From Your Synod Executive...
Although I’m grateful to be serving the Synod, during Advent in particular I miss helping to lead a local congregation. There is so much...
Chip Hardwick
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Where's the Synod Exec?
Nov 1-2 - Synod Assembly Nov 3 - Attend Final Worship Service of First Pres Erie (Maumee Valley Presbytery) Nov 10 - Participate in...
Chip Hardwick
Oct 31, 20241 min read


"What is a pastor?"
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has always had a special place in my heart. During the first couple years of my call to serve Bloomfield...

Tim Pollock
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Latest Happenings in the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative
There’s a lot going on with CGPI this past month! Our first “class” of participants have begun preaching and are sharing their sermons in...

Matt Aragon Bruce
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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