Synod of the Covenant

09/06/2026

Today I preached at Westminster Pres in Portage (Lake MI Presbytery). I loved sharing worship leadership with Lisa Buesing, a graduate of our Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative, and hearing about how regularly she is in the pulpit! I was also inspired by their tradition of lighting candles during the prelude to remember loved ones who need prayer.

—Chip Hardwick, Synod Exec

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Heath Carter of Princeton Seminary did a superb job leading "Preaching in the Midst of Christian Nationalism" this morning. Watch here if you missed it!

Watch "Preaching in the Midst of Christian Nationalism," the Synod ...

08/28/2026

Looking to foster deeper connection and teamwork in your faith community? 🤝✨

Registration is open for the Great Lakes Association of Partners in Christian Education (GLAPCE) 2026 Fall Event! Gather with fellow educators, pastors, and leaders to explore how we can build inclusive, vibrant communities together.

Whether you’re a pastor, volunteer, committee member, or Christian educator, all are welcome—no APCE membership required!

🔗 Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/2m9nJNT

WHAT: Four sessions revolving around the theme of "Creating a Culture of Collaboration" Listen to and participate in discussions about building an inclusive community of faithful folks to...

08/26/2026

Could you—or someone in your network—be the right fit to serve on the Synod’s Antiracism Team? 🕊️

We are actively looking for committed individuals to join us in shaping a more just, inclusive, and equitable future for our presbyteries. If you have a passion for racial justice and community transformation, we want to hear from you.

Review our team's purpose, expectations, and learn how to nominate yourself or a peer.

👇 All the details and nomination forms are in the link below!

08/24/2026

How can we proclaim the Good News in today's polarized world? 🎙️📖

In his latest monthly column for the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative (CGPI), Program Director Matt Aragon-Bruce explores how we can identify, nurture, and cultivate essential preaching gifts to speak hope and truth into a divided culture.

🔗 Read Matt Aragon-Bruce's full monthly column here: https://buff.ly/jKXVWNe

Our new participants are settling into their cohort groups and will have their second online meeting this August. Their focus this month is on the role of imagination in preaching. The role of the imagination is not of course to make things up but rather to connect with those to whom we are called t...

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars for "The Leadership Moment" Pastoral Leadership Conference! 🗓️✝️

Tim Po***ck, Synod CRE/CP Coordinator, has shared an exciting update on the upcoming Pastoral Leadership Conference taking place July 21–23, 2027, at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio.

Stay tuned for more program details and schedule updates as planning continues!

🔗 Read Tim Po***ck's full update here: https://buff.ly/mC8OGKg

Greetings Co-Workers in ChristIt is with great excitement to announce the Pastoral Leadership Conference will be July 21-23, 2027, on the campus of Muskingum University in New Concord, OH!The theme of the conference will be “The Leadership Moment” and will focus on four aspects of leadership: Un...

08/17/2026

2027 Matthew 25 Grant Applications Now Open! Learn more here, https://buff.ly/TeUXojU

Grant applications are now open. Winners for the 2027 Matthew 25 Grants will be announced by November 15, 2026.  Please pray for the Grants Committee as they discern the most promising applications for the $50,000 budgeted to this ministry.