Elder Kathleen Rowe, Commissioned Ruling Elder of Tawas, whose brother Richard Rowe, passed to the larger life last week. View his obituary here.

The Rev. Peter Russell, Honorably Retired, who is residing at Abbey Park in Grand Blanc.

Cathy Chang and family serving in the Philippines.

Lucy Der-Garabedian serving in Lebanon.

Rev. Brant Piper (12/15) - Honorably Retired

Rev. Dr. Lucy Der-Garabedian (12/19) - Mission Worker in Lebanon

Rev. Rich Lawther (1/4) - Honorably Retired

Rev. Scott Kroener (1/19) - Pastor of Birch Run-Taymouth

Rev. Elizabeth Stilwell (1/22) - 40 Years - Member-At-Large

At this year’s June Presbytery meeting, we began the work of imagining our future. The heart of discerning what, where, when, who and how we faithfully grow and serve is listening. Listening to God, our members, pastors and sessions. 

A series of listening sessions were held across the presbytery both in person and online. The initial questions were focused on the role of presbytery within each church; the role of each church with regards to presbytery; and ideas for future presbytery roles and leadership. To date, we have heard from 23 sessions and numerous ruling elders, members and pastors. 

These initial responses have been reviewed by Council and can be categorized into eight areas:

To date, Council has assigned moderators and work has begun on all but Technology Support and Communication. These last two will begin in January. Each team is looking at short term and longer term plans. They are committed to being flexible and continuously adapting these plans based on your inputs. At the December 6^th Presbytery meeting, you will begin to see some of your ideas in action. 

The work of these teams depends on the support and involvement across our presbytery. If you, or someone you know, has an interest, skill or talent and would like to contribute to any of the work, please reach out to the Presbytery office.

We are not done listening! We welcome and encourage your continuous feedback and suggestions. Most of all, we ask for your prayers. Prayers for our churches, for our pastors, for our presbytery and for the communities we serve. 

As we enter the season of Advent, we look toward the one true light and know that God has beautiful plans for our future.

The Presbytery of Lake Huron will hold its stated meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, starting at 9:30 AM. This will be a hybrid meeting with the ability to be in-person or by Zoom. Our host congregation is Bay City Westminster Presbyterian Church, 103 East Midland Street., Bay City, MI 48706. Regardless of how you plan to attend, registration via Zoom by all commissioners and/or guests ahead of the meeting is required.

The registration link and all documents relating to the meeting may be found on the Presbytery Meetings page of our website.

Please note: There is a lot of important information in the cover letter, please read it carefully prior to the meeting.

Presbytery's no longer automatically receive printed Minister Membership Cards. We have to request them individually.

If you would like a Minister Member Card for 2023, please email Staci Percy at spercy@presbylh.org no later than January 31, 2023.

The Synod of the Covenant is assembling a video for use by churches on Christmas Day.

The service will feature lots of music, participants from all over the Synod, and a reflection by our Synod Executive Chip Hardwick. It will be available for download or streaming on synodofthecovenant.org as well as on their YouTube channel no later than 12/12/22. 

First Presbyterian Church of Lapeer is announcing an Open House on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 6:30-8:00 PM. It is a celebration not only of advent but to show off our renovated sanctuary and gorgeous stain glass windows. There will be light refreshments and live music by a quintet from Lapeer Symphony Orchestra. Church members will be on hand to give information and tours of the main level of our church. Our lower level which has our dining hall, offices, and a meeting room will not be on the tour as we are hosting the Refuge that week.

We are also having our Advent Walk on Sunday December 3, 2022 from 3:00- 6:00 PM that we would like to welcome anyone that would like to participate. All interested parties are welcome to visit our 189^th year of serving god in Lapeer, Michigan.

'Tis that time of year...just a reminder that the Presbytery Office will be closed when the Saginaw Township Schools are closed due to the weather. Our main voice mail and Facebook page will also indicate when we are closed.