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Celebrating our Partnership in Colombia

Celebrating our Partnership in Colombia

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...

Great Lakes Call Finder

Great Lakes Call Finder

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,...

Free Webinars for Fall 2025

Free Webinars for Fall 2025

Free Webinars for Fall 2025 The Fall 2025 Webinars from Practical Resources for Churches and Presbytery of the Miami Valley have been announced. The schedule offers a diverse range of topics, and you’re sure to find something that interests you! These webinars are...

Christian Education Training Events

Christian Education Training Events

Christian Education Training Events Here are two upcoming Christian Education training events in August 2025 from Practical Resources for Churches and Presbytery of the Miami Valley.: Teacher Training Workshop Join us for a 90-minute session that covers the nitty...

Colombia Partnership Memory Book

Colombia Partnership Memory Book

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...

Leadership Training with Tod Bolsinger

Leadership Training with Tod Bolsinger

Tod Bolsinger in Dayton on August 23A PMV Leadership Training Event Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, will lead a presbytery-sponsored church leadership training event on August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton. ...

Our EP’s 2025 Summer Sabbatical

Our EP’s 2025 Summer Sabbatical

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 2025-26 Moderator and Vice Moderator

Meet our 2025-26 Moderator and Vice Moderator

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...

Immigration Crisis Information

Immigration Crisis Information

Significant Information and Response from the Matthew 25 Presbytery of the Miami Valley Regarding the Immigration Crisis April 2025  37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to...

Ruling Elder Training for the Lord’s Supper

Ruling Elder Training for the Lord’s Supper

Ruling Elder Training for Presiding at the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Sunday, May 18, 2:00-5:00 PMFirst Presbyterian Church, Fairborn The Presbytery of the Miami Valley will once again offer Ruling Elder Training for Presiding at the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper...

Synod PW Gathering

Synod PW Gathering

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...

2025 Presbytery Women’s Retreat

2025 Presbytery Women’s Retreat

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...

Older Adult Ministry Guide

Older Adult Ministry Guide

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...

Partner with a Colombian Church

Partner with a Colombian Church

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 to lead PMV worship

Trisha Tull to lead PMV worship

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...

Free Training Events

Free Training Events

Free Officer Training Event Sponsored by Presbytery of the Miami Valley Sunday, February 23, 20251:00 - 3:00 PM on Zoom  Join the EQUIP Team for a special afternoon of educational Book of Order training for both new and seasoned church officers. Topics will include:...

Christmas Blessings 2024

Christmas Blessings 2024

Christmas Blessings 2024 The angel said to the Shepherds,“Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joyfor all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) May the wondrous, good...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

"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...

A Time to Come Together

A Time to Come Together

A Time to Come Together Worship ServiceTuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:30 PM The Presbytery of the Miami Valley is hosting a Worship Service of Music, Scripture, Prayer, and Communion in the Post-Election Season. Worship with us on Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PMIn person...

How to Support Springfield

How to Support Springfield

How to Support the Springfield CommunityFrom the Rev. Terry L. Kukuk, PMV Executive Presbyter   Dear Presbytery of the Miami Valley, I have been asked by members of the presbytery, as well as from members of other presbyteries around our denomination, about ways...