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Day of Renewal at Kirkmont Center 2025 A “Day of Renewal” will be held at Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield, on May 14, 9:45 AM – 3:30 PM, with an overnight option available on May 13. The day features a keynote speaker, a book discussion, a labyrinth, a volunteer...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

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 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...

Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceResponds to Hurricanes Helene and Milton The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, is on the ground responding to the many urgent needs following the destruction Hurricane Helene left in her...

Mark YaconelliThe Healing Power of StorytellingSeptember 28-29 Renowned storyteller Mark Yaconelli will be in Dayton September 28-29 as part of a “Faith and Civic Life” series co-sponsored by Presbytery of the Miami Valley and Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N...

Meet Ivy Young, PMV’s New Treasurer On July 1, 2024 Ruling Elder Ivy Young (College Hill Community Presbyterian Church, Dayton) became the new Treasurer of Presbytery of the Miami Valley, replacing retiring Treasurer John Ey. Ivy serves as treasurer of the  College...

226th General Assembly in June and July The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will meet June 25 – July 4 and will be 6held both in-person and online. The  assembly includes online committees and in-person plenary sessions. Online committees...

Meet our new Moderator and Vice Moderator At its May 14, 2024 meeting, Presbytery of the Miami Valley elected Ruling Elder Janet Miller as Moderator and Minister of Word and Sacrament Lawrence Bartel as Vice Moderator for 2024-25. Ruling Elder Janet Miller,...

The 2024 Pentecost OfferingNurturing the faith of those who are the church to come A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be...

Presbytery Treasurer Position Opening Presbytery of the Miami Valley is a governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) serving 43 Presbyterian churches in Southwestern Ohio.  The presbytery prepares, equips, nurtures, and connects congregations in their...