Presbytery of South Louisiana

05/27/2026

For more than 67 years, Synod Youth Workshop has created space for worship, friendship, faith exploration, and life-changing community. Through worship, small groups, service, and shared laughter, participants discover God’s presence and build relationships that last a lifetime. Join us for SYW 2026!
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https://www.synodyouthworkshop.comAcross a galaxy far, far away, a familiar phrase is spoken again and again: “May the Force be with you.” It’s a send-off, a blessing, a reminder that no one faces the journey alone. Long before Star Wars, Scripture offered a blessing with the same kind of prom...

05/26/2026

The Preaching Reformed Fellowship is for pastors seeking to connect theology, justice, and public witness in faithful and practical ways. Designed around the “how” questions, the fellowship helps leaders cultivate social imagination, political discipleship, and preaching that cares for the whole world.
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05/25/2026

Small churches facing unexpected hardship don’t have to navigate it alone. The Presbytery of South Louisiana is offering an emergency grant opportunity to help congregations respond to urgent needs and continue their ministry in the community. Learn more and share with churches who may benefit.

Did you know that the Presbytery of South Louisiana offers a Small Church Emergency Grant to assist congregations facing unexpected emergencies? Through this program, eligible churches may apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help address major emergencies or catastrophic events that could not have b...

05/21/2026

Books can open doors to understanding, healing, and honest conversation. Explore this thoughtful collection of resources brought to you by the Committee on Representation and Racial Reconciliation designed to deepen dialogue and encourage racial reconciliation in our communities and churches.
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05/20/2026

Welcome to today's edition of the 10/20 PSL Newsletter!
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05/19/2026

Many pastors begin ministry without formal training in church finance, budgeting, fundraising, or financial systems. To help meet this need, the Presbyterian Foundation supports a financial coach program that equips Ordained and Commissioned pastors to navigate the financial responsibilities of ministry with confidence.

Bill Wiles, TreasurerMany pastors come to their ministry responsibilities without the base of knowledge necessary for them to deal with the financial aspects of church pastoring. This is often because most seminary educations did not include courses on accounting systems, budgeting, reading financia...

05/18/2026

The Benefits Regional Summits are coming to locations across the country, offering important updates on the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA) and Board of Pensions programs. Join the conversation about healthcare trends, dues subsidies, assistance enhancements, and support for those serving the Church — plus opportunities to ask questions and connect with others. Read more HERE: https://buff.ly/KV961kt

05/18/2026

Love Your Immigrant Neighbor is a public prayer and witness project coordinated by the Louisiana Interchurch Conference.
At a time when immigration enforcement is separating families and creating fear in our communities, people of faith are called to respond, not with silence, but with prayerful, visible love.
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05/15/2026

University Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge has several gently used hearing assistance devices available free to another church or ministry. The system still works well — UPC simply upgraded receivers. Includes transmitter, 5 receivers with earbuds, and charging case. Reach out if your congregation could use them!

05/14/2026