Presbytery Meeting March 2-3, 2018

Presbytery registration is now available online! Click on the link to register for the March meeting.  Online Registration

If you need a paper form, please  click on this link for a fillable PDF form. 

All registrations are due by February 23. 

Free workshop on local church mission engagement in Mission Presbytery

Make the most of your Presbytery experience! Ellen Sherby, Coordinator, Equipping for Mission Involvement (PCUSA) will present this workshop for us.

See this flyer for all the details.

Please keep Rev. Charles Schuler, pastor at First, Rockport in prayer after a fall last Sunday. Charlie broke his hip and is recovering. 

Our prayers and condolences are extended to  the family of Rev. Faries McDaniel (HR) who passed away February 2, 2018 in Austin. Rev. McDaniel was a beloved member of our presbytery.  His memorial service will be held Saturday, February 17 at 1:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 5226  W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas.

Mission Presbytery is seeking a Youth and Young Adult Advocate!

If you enjoy working with  young people,  using your leader skills, being a mentor, friend, and enthusiast, this job is for you. Compensation includes Board of Pensions benefits and a salary based on experience and qualifications (range from $30,000-$45,000). Significant travel is required. All applicants may send resume with cover letter to [email protected] . Questions, call or text Claudia Smith at 512-797-3138.  Click here for  Job Description .

You are invited to this Installation service:

The Rev. Katheryn Barlow-Williams

as Pastor of

Central Presbyterian Church

200 E. 8th Street

Austin, Texas 78701

Sunday, February 18, 2018, 5:00 PM

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The Rev. Andries Coetzee

as Pastor of

University Presbyterian Church

300 Bushnell

San Antonio, Texas 78212

Sunday, February 25, 2018, 3:00 PM

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and to this Ordination Service:

Mary E. "Molly" Hatchell

into Specialized Ministry as Chaplain

at Seton Hospital in Austin.

The ordination will take place at

Westminster Presbyterian Church

3208 Exposition Boulevard

Austin, Texas 78703

Sunday, March 4, 2018, 5:30 PM

San Antonio Congregations & Clergy:

Learn with Molly Cox (SA2020) and Christine Drennon (Trinity University) at San Antonio's Faith-Based Initiative's Winter Convening on Tuesday, Feb 21, 8:30-11:30 AM. We'll meet at TriPoint, 3233 N. St. Mary's, 78212. Come and bring your Mission folk, Clerks, the curious and the committed.  Email Tom Heger for more information, [email protected].

Register:  www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-winter-convening-tickets-42547063412

Women's Walk to Emmaus

We are accepting application for our Midwinter Planning Team. MPT is a group of faithful, dedicated high school students from around the Presbytery who plan and lead our annual Midwinter Youth Conferences at Mo-Ranch. It is an opportunity for great faith development, leadership growth, and transformational friendships. We are looking for current sophomores and junior to fill the team for 2018-2019. Please think about the youth in your churches and encourage those who have the gifts to serve on this team to apply. We would love to see more churches represented. 

Use this link to enable your youth to apply. Deadline for application: March 8.

with Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel

Cross Roads Church, March 10, 2018, 10 AM--1 PM

 For many while Christians, talking about race is very uncomfortable. Many grew up assuming that talking about race meant being a racist. Why talk about something so divisive?  Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel shares about her own story of coming to learn about racism and how, as a white Christian, she was called to help other white Christians recognize our responsibility in the world to work for justice. Her approach honors the stories and emotions that come form talking about race, and she wants to help white people be able to deal more effectively with their own discomfort around the subject. Join us to learn how you can engage your own church in this conversation.