Responding to the Crisis in Haiti

haitiAs Presbyterians quickly join with others to provide the best possible assistance to the people of Haiti, resources are being developed to assist presbyteries and churches to keep their groups informed as to what is needed and how best to help.

Below is a list from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance:
General Information from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Worship and Media Resources (Service elements, photos, etc.
Hands-on Help: School, Clean-up, Baby, Hygiene Kits
Photo courtesy United Nations Development Team; used under the Creative Common License

Meeting Dates for 2010

The Synod Council has set the following dates for their 2010 meetings:
February 20
June 12
September 18
December 4
The Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries (CCPM) has set the following dates for their 2010 meetings:
February 13
May 22
August 28
November 13

Presbyteries Are Connecting Online in New Ways

connectOur presbyteries are using more than their websites to network online. Stop by the updated Presbyteries Page to see who is on Facebook, who is using Twitter, and who is blogging. In addition, a new mapping system showing all of the churches in each presbytery (with contact and driving instructions for each) is now available. Check out the maps for the two presbyteries that have been "mapped" already and learn how plans are underway to include all of the Synod's presbyteries.

Also, did you know that iPhone users already have access to a full list of all of the Synod's churches, with the ability to phone, e-mail, or get driving directions using this free iPhone WebApp?
Details and New Links

Three Related Mission Partners Named

Related Mission Partners Page
Meet the first three Related Mission Partners to be named, and download the Guidelines for Related Mission Partners.

Synod Officers

Synod Moderator: Jane Smith
Synod Vice Moderator: Arthur Ross
Council Chair/President: Steve Salyards
Treasurer: Jack Shelver
Stated Clerk/Corporate Secretary: Margy Wentz