eUpdate for Church Leaders

December 2023
Christmas Blessings

November 2023
The November Presbytery Meeting, PMV at the PC(USA) Mid Council Conference, 2024 Presbytery Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat, APCE 2024 Annual Event, the Fall Bulletin/Newsletter Insert, the Christmas Joy Offering, post your position openings on the PMV website, 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, and more…

October 2023
Presbyterian News Service features the visit of PMV’s Colombian partners, Diversity 101 Series, APCE Annual Event Scholarships, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Hope for Ukraine Concert, Social Justice Book Group, church position openings on the PMV website, 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, and more…

September 2023
Presbytery Meeting, International Peacemaker visits PMV, Peace and Global Witness Offering, Colombian church leaders visit our presbytery, Saturday at the Movies, Social Justice Book Discussion group, 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, Summer Bulletin/Newsletter Insert, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Grants, and more…

August 2023
Get the 2023-25 Book of Order, Matthew 25 Grants from Synod of the Covenant, an invitation to tour England, POAMN 2023 Conference, Jacob’s Porch at Ohio State, 2023 Boundaries Training, Stewardship Kaleidoscope, the August Prayer List, and more…

July 2023
Order 2023-24 Presbyterian Planning Calendars, Matthew 25 Grants from Synod of the Covenant, Get to know your Board of Pensions, July Prayer List, 2023 Boundaries Training, full-tuition scholarships for Presbyterian students, Synod Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, PMV Prays, and more…

June 2023
Meet our new Moderator & Vice Moderator, Tom Milligan has been elected Board President of the Reformed University (Colombia), Spring Bulletin/Newsletter Insert, Earthquake Cookies, Get to know your Presbyterian Historical Society, Boundaries Training, Austin College’s full-tuition scholarships for Presbyterian students, Synod Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, the June Prayer List, and more…

May 2023
The May Presbytery Meeting, 2023 Pentecost Offering, Online Church Treasurer Training, Program About Dementia, Learn About Braver Angels, MADD Days at Dayton Westminster, Boundaries Training, Join Our Facebook Group, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Scholarships for Presbyterian College Students, the May Prayer List, and more…

April 2023
Easter Blessings, “Hamilton” –  A Film Discussion, April Prayer List, Join our Factbook Group, Synod Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat, Boundaries Training, Study Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, College Scholarships for Presbyterian Students, PMV Prays, and more…

March 2023
Special Presbytery Meeting, One Great Hour of Sharing, Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat, 2023 Boundaries Training, “42” –  A Film Discussion, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat, Free CPR/AED Training, Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief, Study Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Scholarship for Seminary Students, PMV Prays, Presbyterian Undergraduate Scholarships, and more…

February 2023
February Presbytery Meeting, Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat, Proposed Changes to the Book of Discipline, Enneagram Workshop, Congratulations to CCE Erin Dickerson, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat, Study Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine, David LaMotte at Oxford Presbyterian Church, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Scholarships for Undergrads and Seminary Students, February Prayer List, and more…

January 2023
Online Training for Church Treasurers, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat, APCE Annual Event, Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group, Social Justice Book Discussion Group, Synod Matthew 25 Grant Winners, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Christian Ministry Scholarship, Presbyterian Undergraduate Scholarships, and more…

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December 2022
Christmas Blessings

November 2022
November Presbytery Meeting, 2023 Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat, 2023 APCE Annual Event, Slifers Bell Choir 25th Anniversary Celebration, “I Am Not Your Negro” Movie Viewing and Discussion, Christian Ministry Scholarship for Seminary Students, Christmas Joy Offering 2022, Fall 2022 Presbytery Bulletin/Newsletter Insert, Polity podcast, PMV Prays, Understanding Church Finances and Investments, and more…

October 2022
Confronting Polarization Resources, Leading in Divided Times, Older Adult Ministry: 2022 Fall Cohort, Let us help publicize your church’s special event, Polity podcast is your friend, Older Adult Ministry Leadership Retreat, PMV Prays, The Art of the Dangerous Sermon, and more…

September 2022
September Presbytery Meeting, let us help publicize your church’s special event, Playology workshop, September Prayer List, apply for a Matthew 25 Grant, Peace and Global Witness Offering, David LaMotte at Oxford Presbyterian Church, free Leadership Development Workshops, Older Adult Ministry Leadership Retreat, The Art of the Dangerous Sermon, and more…

August 2022
Join us in welcoming new pastors to our presbytery, July Prayer List, Presbyterian Giving Catalog Links of Love free activity kits, Northminster’s Annual Shoe Drive benefits safe water, Free Leadership Development Workshops from Synod of the Covenant, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, join with others in Presbytery of the Miami Valley for a time of prayer, Stewardship Kaleidoscope, and more…

July 2022
News from the 225th General Assembly, two PMV students are awarded Synod Higher Education Scholarships, Pathways to Home Ownership Project volunteers are needed in July, Free Leadership Development Workshops from Synod of the Covenant, the July Prayer List, Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Covenant 2022 Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

June 2022
Meet our new Presbytery Moderator and Vice Moderator, the June Prayer List, learn about Presbytery Networks and how to get involved, Pathways Project volunteers are needed in June and July, the Presbytery of the Miami Valley Delegation to GA 225, Organizer of Synod Communities of Color, the Pentecost Offering, Synod Presbyterian Women Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

May 2022
The May in-person Presbytery Meeting, Ruling Elder Training for Presiding at Communion, the May Prayer List, Pathways to Home Ownership Project volunteers are needed, Synod Higher Education Scholarships for Christian Leaders, the 2022 Pentecost Offering, UKirk Cincinnati, Stewardship Kaleidoscope, Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Covenant Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, PMV Prays, a hybrid 225th General Assembly this summer, Next Church National Gathering, and more…

April 2022
Easter Blessings, April Prayers, support PDA’s Relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees, One Great Hour of Sharing, Dr. Alan Wolfelt will lead two seminars on grief in April, Music for Ukraine Benefit Concert, Stations of the Cross at Southminster, we welcome presbytery’s new bookkeeper, Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Covenant 2022 Gathering, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, PMV Prays, a hybrid 225th General Assembly this summer, Next Church National Gathering, and more…

March 2022
Our Offices Have Moved, Register now for the Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat at Kirkmont Center, the March Prayer List, Freeing Congregational Mission, the 2022 Youth Triennium is canceled, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, PMV Prays, a hybrid 225th General Assembly this summer, Being Matthew 25: A Monthly Livestream Series, Next Church National Gathering, and more…

February 2022
The Virtual February Presbytery Meeting, Faith Presbyterian Church is awarded a 2022 Heritage Preservation Grant, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat at Kirkmont Center, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, PMV Prays, the February Prayer List, the Presbytery Winter Insert, The Pathways to Home Ownership Project 2022, a hybrid 225th General Assembly this summer, Being Matthew 25, Next Church National Gathering, and more…

January 2022
Presbyterian Youth Triennium registration, Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat at Kirkmont Center in March, Spring Youth Retreat, January Prayer List, PMV Prays, The Pathways to Home Ownership Project 2022, APCE Annual Event in February, Next Church National Gathering in May, The small church: A gift to its community, Help Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and more…

 

Presbytery of the Miami Valley produces a monthly “eUpdate for Church Leaders.” Below are links to an archive of these updates. If you are not yet a subscriber, you may Join Our Mailing List to receive eUpdates and other communications from Presbytery of the Miami Valley.

December 2021
Christmas Blessings

November 2021
Virtual Presbytery Meeting in November, “Catch the Building Spirit” celebrated the completion of its 29th and final house build, After 29 Years of building, “Catch the Building Spirit” is being dissolved, join with others in Presbytery of the Miami Valley for a time of prayer, Mediation Skills Training and Healthy Congregations Workshop, APCE Annual Event in February, Position Opening: Office Manager Presbytery of the Miami Valley, the November Prayer List, and more…

October 2021
The Presbyterian Older Adult Network (POAMN) National Conference, October Presbytery Prayer List, PMV Prays on Zoom the first Wednesday of the month, APCE Annual Event in Chicago, PMV Office Manager position opening, and more…

September 2021
The September Presbytery Meeting, September Presbytery Prayer List, PMV Prays on Zoom the first Wednesday of the month, a Virtual Gathering of Synod Presbyterian Women, APCE Annual Event in Chicago, PMV Office Manager position opening, Peace and Global Witness Offering, and more…

August 2021
Local Presbyterian students are awarded Synod Higher Education Scholarships, August Presbytery Prayer List, our collaborative PATHWAY home project in Trotwood is nearing completion, UTS Preaching Seminar, PMV Office Manager opening, Presbyterian Week of Action, Stewardship Kaleidoscope, and more…

July 2021
Preaching Seminar at United Theological Seminary, July Prayer List, 2021 Habitat House Build is underway, rehabilitation of a tornado damaged home in Trotwood has begun, PMV Office Manager position opening, Presbyterian Week of Action in August, Stewardship Kaleidoscope in Cincinnati, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

June 2021
Meet our new Moderator and Vice Moderator, Catch the Building Spirit’s 2021 Habitat House Build, Presbytery partners with Brethren Disaster Ministries to rehabilitate a tornado damaged home in Trotwood, Position Opening: PMV Office Manager, Stewardship Kaleidoscope in Cincinnati in September, the June Prayer List, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

May 2021
The May Presbytery Meeting, Ruling Elder Training for Presiding at the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, the May Prayer List, presbytery partners to rehabilitate a tornado damaged home, Pathway to Home Ownership Project breaks ground, new training is now available for PC(USA) educators, Synod Higher Education Scholarships for Christian Leaders, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Pentecost Offering, and more…

April 2021
Building Resilience for Faith Leaders: A PDA Workshop for PMV Leaders, Presbytery of the Miami Valley Virtual Spring Youth Retreat, Engaging Matthew 25 Through Film: Dismantling Structural Racism, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, a free VBS resource for churches, and more…

March 2021
The March Prayer List, watch a recording of the February 13 presbytery meeting, One Great Hour of Sharing resources for churches, Ukirk Cincinnati, in-person Mediation Skills Training Institute, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, a free VBS resource for churches, and more…

February 2021
The February Presbytery Meeting, February Prayer List, Catch the Building Spirit completes 28th Habitat House, Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, a free VBS resource for churches from the Presbyterian Giving Catalog, NEXT Church 2021 National Gathering, our presbytery offices may be closed, but we’re here to serve, and more…

January 2021
January Prayer List. our presbytery offices may be closed, but we’re here to serve, presbytery welcomes Lynn Bova as our new stated clerk, November presbytery meeting recording and summary, Kirkmont Center is featured in a national publication, NEXT Church 2021 National Gathering in March, and more…

December 2020
Christmas Blessings

November 2020
A virtual presbytery meeting November 14, join presbytery’s virtual choir, the installation service for Anna Owens, give the gift of Kirkmont Summer Camp, 61 students receive Synod scholarships, NEXT Church 2021 National Gathering, and more…

October 2020
Presbytery sponsors a host site for tornado recovery volunteers, a virtual presbytery meeting in November, a summary of the September presbytery meeting, Fall Day of Renewal at Kirkmont Center, get to know the presbyteries of our synod, Synod of the Covenant Grants & Scholarships, GLAPCE free virtual Fall Event, Mediation Skills Training Institute, Racial Justice Resources, and Coronavirus Resources.

September 2020
The September Virtual Presbytery Meeting. see the workshop video “Online Streaming: Getting Started or Getting Better”, Coronavirus Resources for Congregations, GLAPCE free virtual Fall Event in October, Racial Justice Resources, a virtual Stewardship Kaleidoscope in the fall, and the presbytery Facebook page.

August 2020
A Special Virtual Presbytery Meeting, Trauma 101 & PAX Tools free virtual workshops, Racial Justice Resources from PMV, a virtual Stewardship Kaleidoscope in the fall, Covid-19 Resources for congregations, like the Presbytery Facebook Page, and more…

July 2020
First-ever virtual 224th General Assembly wrap-up, Racial Justice Resources from PMV, Just Mercy Film Discussion on Zoom, PMV Stated Clerk Larry Hollar was elected by GA 224 to serve on the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission, COVID-19 Updates and Resources, Summary of the June Special Meeting of presbytery, Preserve your church records at the PHS, summer camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

June 2020
A special virtual presbytery meeting in June, meet our new Moderator and Vice Moderator, May presbytery meeting summary and video, our presbytery’s Commissioners, YAAD, and Alternates to the 224th General Assembly, Catch the Building Spirit is limiting its involvement with this year’s Habitat build, Coronavirus Resources from PMV, updated info about summer camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

May 2020
Virtual Presbytery Meeting on May 12, a growing list of Coronavirus Resources from PMV, Presbyterian/Catholic Habitat Build is on hold, 224th General Assembly to be conducted online only, Thanks for liking our newly revised Facebook Page, Pentecost Offering helps young people, summer camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…

April 2020
Easter Blessings, Coronavirus Updates and Resources from PMV, Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat is canceled, Catch the Building Spirit’s 2020 Habitat Build to begin May 23, like our newly revised Facebook Page, Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s seminars on grief have been rescheduled for July, Kirkmont Center Summer Camp status update, and more…

March 2020
Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat, Dr. Alan Wolfelt will lead two seminars on grief in April co-sponsored by our presbytery, video of GA Co-Moderator Cindy Kohlmann at the February presbytery meeting, like our newly revised Facebook Page, free Insurance Board Regional Workshop for churches, One Great Hour of Sharing resources for churches, summer camp at Kirkmont Center, and more…