Synod Presbyterian Women’s Gathering

In Dayton July 24-25, 2026

Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Covenant will hold their annual gathering right here in Dayton at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue, Friday and Saturday, July 24-25.

This year’s theme is “Bound Together in Unity and Love” and will feature devotions, workshops, meals together, keynote speakers, and more.

Friday’s keynote speaker is Dr. Sarah Leer, a lifelong Presbyterian, who has served non-profits for more than 10 years, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She is the owner of Sarah Leer Consulting, LLC.

Saturday’s keynoter is the Rev. Dr. Lisa Hess, a professor at United Theological Seminary, Dayton. Lisa is a writer, scholar, poet, Minister of Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA), Circled-Way facilitator, and avid Peloton & Cross Fitter enthusiast.

First-time PMV attendees can get free registration!

Presbyterian Women of Presbytery of the Miami Valley will pay the $75 registration fee for the first 10 women from our presbytery to register, limit two per congregation.

Mail your official registration form to: Kathleen Millhouse, 4417 Bigger Rd., Dayton, OH  45440, or attach and email the completed registration to bookkeeper@miamipresbytery.org by June15, 2026.  If using this offer, do not mail to the Synod Registrar.

Learn more and get the registration form

Annual PMV Presbyterian Women Meeting

You are invited to attend the Annual Presbytery PW Meeting during dinner on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Synod Gathering.

Now Taking Nominations for Presbytery PW Officers
Contact:  Gay Amos at 937-204-4457

The Presbytery of the Miami Valley Coordinating Team

Marvella Lambright, College Hill Community Church, Acting Moderator

Gay Amos, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Nominating Committee Chairperson and Synod Gathering, Local Arrangements

Judy McCray, College Hill Presbyterian Community Church, PMV CT Secretary, Churchwide Voting Representative, Nominating Committee

Sheryl Williams, Faith Presbyterian, Synod Gathering, Local Arrangements

Cassandra Easterly, Trinity Presbyterian, Synod Gathering, Local Arrangements

Queen Peters-Thornton, College Hill Community Church, Nominating Committee

Martha Bell, Westminster Presbyterian, Dayton, Treasurer, Co-Signatory

Kathleen Millhouse, Presbytery Office, Treasurer, Co-Signatory