Synod of the Covenant

06/14/2026

Today I was at two churches in Scioto Valley Presbytery whose combined age was almost 350 years! West Berlin (OH) Church invited me to preach for their 150th anniversary, and then I charged the congregation at Scott Nowack’s installation at First Marysville (OH). So much joy at both services!
—Synod Exec Chip Hardwick

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

“My CRE training and practical experience serving as a pastor only enhanced my theological education all the more.”
Read more from Tim Po***ck, CRE Coordinator, in his monthly column.

Greetings Co-Workers in Christ As I am weeks away graduting from Fuller Theoligcal Seminary with a MDiv and anticapte ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my call journey from Ruling Elder, to Commioned Pastor, to Inquirere and Candidate. First, let...

06/11/2026

Yesterday David Congdon gave a thorough, thought-provoking explanation of the theology of Christian Nationalism, and how in many ways it represents a continuation, rather than a break, from other Christian schools of thought. Check it out now if you missed it yesterday!

Watch "Understanding the Theology of Christian Nationalism," the th...

06/10/2026

“Language is not only the words we speak, but the ways we communicate with one another—through gestures, silence, touch, symbols, art, and the rhythms of culture.”
Read more from Ruth-Aimée Belonni-Rosario, Associate Executive for Racial Justice, about the Pain We Carry Across Generations.

“Learning and memory are generally associated with brains and r cells alone, but our study shows that other cells in the body can learn and form memories too.”Dr. Nikolay V. Kukushkin, NYU Professor“Your nervous system is your body’s command center. It works by sending messages, or electrica...

06/09/2026

The Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Annual Conference concluded yesterday. The Spirit was at work confirming participants’ call to proclaim the Gospel, binding us together, and sending us out to love and serve. Many thanks to Heather Johnston and Matthew Aragon Bruce for their leadership of the initiative and conference.

06/09/2026

Our next Racial Justice Zoom Webinar, "Healing What We Carry: Race, Trauma, and Community Life" with Rev. Alexandra Zareth, is this Thursday, June 11th beginning at 10am. Find out more and register HERE:

Rev. Alexandra Zareth

06/08/2026

Our next Christian Nationalism Zoom Webinar, "Understanding the Theology of Christian Nationalism" with Dr. David Congdon is this Wednesday, June 10th at 10am. Read more and register HERE: https://buff.ly/DbOopIi

on Weds 6/10 from 10:00 to 11:30

David Congdon, University of Kansas

06/07/2026

Day 3 of the Cultivating the gift of Preaching conference included workshops on delivery, social justice, and parables; a keynote on preaching, hymns, and pastoral care; a preaching master class for the alumni; and cohort groups. The day ended with a delicious meal at a local restaurant and the finest karaoke you will ever hear!

06/06/2026

Day 2 of the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Conference saw us learn from a keynote by Dr Catherine Williams of Moravian Theological Seminary, workshops taking us through the whole Bible is 60 minutes and helping us understand the Book of Confessions, meet in cohort groups, and worship in the morning and evening. With alumni participants, we have more than 60 at the conference. Thanks be to God!