Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield, is bringing back its Day of Renewal on Saturday, October 10, with a focus on art and movement outdoors at safe distances. Stations will be set up throughout the camp allowing participants to find those activities that speak to them and help them renew their spirits.

Artists are also welcome to bring their own tools, pads, easels, etc., and paint or draw Kirkmont scenes en plein air. The Day of Renewal includes a locally sourced picnic lunch, and overnight options for Friday, October 9, are available.

The Synod of the Covenant is posting a weekly video featuring each of the eleven presbyteries. The videos give a glimpse of just some of what God is doing through our churches and members.

Each video features leaders from the presbyteries, hosted by interim executive Chip Hardwick. 

The Synod of the Covenant is offering grant and scholarship opportunities for higher education:

Scholarship grants are available to students for full and part-time study toward the first baccalaureate degree or certification at colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Grants are also available for full-time and part-time students enrolled in their first master’s degree programs for church vocations at approved and accredited theological institutions. Apply ASAP.

For emergency expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as emergency transportation home, broken lease, additional expenses at school or at home, etc. Recipients of these grants must qualify for Higher Education Scholarships, though they do not have to be awarded a scholarship in the current academic year in order to receive an emergency need grant. These grants can be as much as $500. Apply by December 4, 2020.

The Great Lakes Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (GLAPCE) will present a free virtual fall event on October 14, 7:00 P.M. and October 15, 10:00 A.M. (Times are Eastern)

Because of the pandemic, the GLAPCE board decided to postpone its regular in-person fall event, “Equipping the Church to Welcome All: Gender Identity/Fluidity/Pronouns,” to October of 2021. Instead, GLAPCE will offer an abbreviated online version of “Equipping the Church to Welcome All” as an introduction and foundation to next year’s theme. Zoom events will be recorded and available for viewing after the live session has ended.

Christian Educators, Pastors, Christian Education Ministries, Member Care Ministries, and others are invited to attend this meaningful opportunity for all church ministries.

The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center will offer a virtual Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders November 16-20. This outstanding 5-day event helps participants deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. Mennonite Peace Center has trained thousands of church leaders from a wide range of denominations in the skills that are needed to deal with conflict in the church setting through its Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders.

Register no later than October 16 for a $200 tuition discount.