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Series on Christian NationalismFaithful, Courageous, and Practical Conversations Christian nationalism is an ideology that seeks to merge Christian and American identities. It suggests that to be a “true” American, one must be Christian in a particular way—often...

Three PC(USA) Special Offerings for 2026   In 2026 there will be three PC(USA) Special Offerings, a change from the four that had been in place. The Offerings give individual congregations the opportunity to join with other Presbyterians in doing the larger work...

Hunstville is awarded a Matthew 25 Grantfor “The Art of Neighboring” Hunstville Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, has been awarded a $2000 Synod of the Covenant Matthew 25 Grant for its program “The Art of Neighboring.” In September and October of 2025, Huntsville’s...

The Colombia Partnership 30th AnniversaryThe Celebration in ColombiaJune 18-22, 2026 Plans are underway around this summer’s Colombia Partnership 30th Anniversary Celebration between the Presbytery of the Miami Valley and the Presbytery of the North Coast! We will be...

Christmas Blessings 2025 Isaiah the Prophet foretold God’s promise that even in the most difficult of times, when it feels as if hope has dimmed or been lost, that “You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one...

The Great Lakes Call FinderA new place to post your church’s position openings The Great Lakes Call Finder (GLCF) is a website designed to help congregations and ministries who are in the Great Lakes Region and affiliated with one of the Formula of Agreement partners,...

"Now Thank We All Our God" Now thank we all our GodWith heart and hands and voices,Who wondrous things hath done,In whom this world rejoices;Who, from our mothers’ armsHath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love,And still is ours today. -Martin...

Contribute to the Colombia Partnership Memory Book The Colombia Partnership Network of Presbytery of the Miami Valley will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership in 2026. The network is asking everyone who has been involved with the partnership to...

A note from Terry Kukuk about her sabbatical   Dear Siblings in the Presbytery of the Miami Valley, The Lord be with you! During my report at the May 13 presbytery meeting, I shared with those gathered in person and online that I have been partnering with you in...

Meet our new Moderator and Vice Moderator At its May 13, 2025 meeting, Presbytery of the Miami Valley elected Minister of Word and Sacrament Lawrence Bartel as Moderator and Minister of Word and Sacrament Diane Ziegler as Vice Moderator for 2025-26. The Rev. Lawrence...

Synod Gathering of Presbyterian WomenJune 27-28, Battle Creek, Michigan The 2025 Synod of the Covenant Gathering of Presbyterian Women will be held June 27-28 at First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek, MI. The registration fee will be $75 and a block of rooms has...

Presbytery Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat“Woven Together: Unity Through Biblical Friendships”April 25-27 at Kirkmont Center Women of the Presbytery of the Miami Valley are invited to attend the 2025 Presbytery Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat April 25-27 at...

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network 2025 Resource Guide for Older Adult Ministry The Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network (POAMN) Board presents the 2025 Resource Guide for Older Adult Ministry, providing valuable tools and ideas for older adult ministry...

Colombian Partnership Network NEIGHBORS ARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT NEXT DOOR Why begin a partnership with a church in Colombia? God’s love is not limited to the four walls around our congregations. By beginning a partnership with a church in Colombia your congregation can...

Trisha Tull will lead PMV worship in February 2025Presbyterian Women's Bible Study Author The Rev Dr. Trisha Tull, author of ‘Let Justice Roll Down’, the current Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study material, will be the worship leader for the Presbytery of the Miami...