An eUpdate for Church Leaders - March 2022
We are now located in
Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church
Executive Presbyter Terry Kukuk is pleased to announce, “The Presbytery of the Miami Valley offices will be nested in the Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church. Our office space is ‘right-sized’ to fit our presbytery’s current staffing model and mission and ministry focus.”

The offices of Presbytery of the Miami Valley are now located at:

4417 Bigger Road
Dayton, OH 45440

Our telephone number remains the same at 937-258-8118


More News and Information for You
Register now for the Presbytery Spring Youth Retreat
The Presbytery of the Miami Valley Spring Youth Retreat will be held April 1-3 at Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield and is open to youth in grades 7-12 and their adult leaders. The cost of the retreat is $75 per person.

The retreat is sponsored by the Presbyterian Youth Connection Network of Presbytery of the Miami Valley.


Mom, wife, music teacher and director, pulpit supply, camp director, energizer, camp counselor, music leader, coordinator and team member, are a variety of the names Michele Slone has been called over the past years in a variety of places! Michele has been a part of Presbytery of the Miami Valley for the past 24 years and has been a Presbyterian all her life. She has had the privilege of being a part of the greater church for many years through camp and conference and other ministries! Michele is excited to be keynoting and working with Bryce and the youth of this presbytery at this year’s retreat!

Bryce Wiebe
Bryce is the former Program Manager of Special Offerings for the Presbyterian Mission Agency, a passionate justice advocate, Christian Educator and retreat leader. Bryce is looking forward to returning to the Presbytery of the Miami Valley and Kirkmont Center, and joining Michele as a keynote leader for the Spring Youth Retreat.
Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat at Kirkmont Center March 25-27
A Women’s Spiritual Nurture Retreat will be held March 25-27 at Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield. The theme of the retreat is “Finding Hope” and will be led by the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Nowak, a retired Presbyterian pastor and the founder of The Blessing Center Collaborative, a Holy Listening, blessing based, spiritual nurture ministry for children and teens and those working with them.

The retreat is sponsored by Presbytery of the Miami Valley, Xenia United Presbyterian Church, the Blessing Center Collaborative, and Kirkmont Center.

The cost of the retreat is $200, with scholarships available.
The 2022 Youth Triennium is canceled
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) scheduled for Indianapolis, July 24-27, due to ongoing COVID concerns.

Organizers are looking ahead to the 2025 PYT, which will be held in Indianapolis, and to including a Young Adult track that would allow the older youth who were planning to attend this year to participate in the future.
Freeing Congregational Mission
Explore this new book on Zoom March 12 and 26

The Global Mission Network of Presbytery of Scioto Valley is sponsoring two sessions on the new book, Freeing Congregational Mission by Hunter Farrell (above right) and Bala Khyllep (above left). The book outlines what the authors see as a deepening crisis in international mission efforts done by congregations and denominations—a crisis marked by a deviation from mission in the way of Jesus—and how we might move toward more faithful ways of mission. Hunter, former director of PC(USA) World Mission, now serves as the Director of the World Mission Institute at Pittsburgh Seminary. Bala serves as associate director of the Institute.

Join us on Zoom for two Saturday morning sessions

Saturday, March 12, 10:30 A.M. - noon: An introduction to the book by Cynthia Holder Rich, Pastor of Corinth Presbyterian Dayton and facilitator of last year’s Mission Engagement 101 five-month learning event. See the videos>>
 
Saturday, March 26, 10:30 A.M. - noon: A moderated conversation with Hunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep about their research and the arguments in the book—bring your questions!
 
The sessions are free, and registration is required. To register, send email to Jon Carlisle at revjoncarlisle@gmail.com .

Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center
Registration is now open for 2022 Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield.

Twelve camping experiences for all ages are available from June 5 through August 12.

Camps include Quilt Camp I and II, Beginners Camp, PYC Camp, PYC Jr. Camp, Camp Kirkmont l-IV, Camp Rejoice, You and Me Camp, and Alumni Camp.
Join with others in Presbytery of the Miami Valley for a time of prayer
Connect with others from around the Presbytery of the Miami Valley for a time of prayer.

On the first Wednesday of the month at noon we will gather, via Zoom, for a time of prayer. This guided time of prayer will allow us to pray for one another, our neighbors, and our world. Those participating will have a chance to share their particular joys and concerns, celebrations, and challenges.

To receive the Zoom link to join in prayer with others in the presbytery:

Email PMV Executive Presbyter Terry Kukuk at ep@miamipresbytery.org .
A hybrid 225th General Assembly this summer
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will meet June 18 – July 9 and will be held both in-person and online.

The in-person portion of the assembly will be held in Louisville, KY, site of the PC(USA) national offices. The assembly’s 13 committees will hold in-person meetings over a two-week period, with plenaries and worship being held online.
Being Matthew 25: A Monthly Livestream Series
Being Matthew 25, a new Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) monthly livestream series, began in January to make space for stories, reflections and conversations about what it means to live out the Matthew 25 vision.

The events – scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time – will be available on the PC(USA) Facebook page or the PC(USA) YouTube channel during the event and after. Sessions will include guest interviews, case studies, testimonials and Q&A sessions.
Next Church National Gathering May 16-19
Registration for the 2022 NEXT Church National Gathering, held May 16-19, 2022, is now open!

The 2022 Gathering will be in the mountains of Montreat, NC, 18 or so miles east of Asheville, at the Montreat Conference Center from Monday, May 16 to Thursday, May 19.

The National Gathering will feature worship, coaching cohorts, plenty of free time, plus keynotes with psychologist, professor, and preacher, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes.

“We especially invite you to show up in the places that make you uncomfortable, to the conversations that require vulnerability, and to those moments where courage is needed. Because that’s how real change is manifested.”

If you can’t join in person, virtual participation is an option for individuals and groups.
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