Presbytery of Genesee Valley

06/09/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-1025

At a recent staff meeting I shared that this tends to be a slow time of year in my work. Even with General Assembly approaching at the end of the month, that remains true. The pace and urgency of a stated clerk's work just tends to meander through June. I'm grateful for a bit of a breather, for time...

06/02/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-1010

A week from this coming Sunday is Flag Day, June 14. It’s almost that time to let your flag fly, or is it? “Flying your flag,” is an expression that typically means showing support for a cause, a country, a group, or a team. But which flag are we Presbyterian Christians to fly?

05/26/2026

CLD 2026 videos are now available!

Our annual Congregational Learning Day, for new and experienced church leaders and church members, was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event was held en...

05/26/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-1003

I can’t recall which seminary professor it was who said most pastors really have one sermon that they preach over and over in a bunch of different ways. I have had different “one sermons” over the 20 years I’ve been in ministry, but for the last few years my “one sermon” is about unity i...

05/20/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-987

Amos farmed fig trees. Peter, Andrew, James and John fished. Lydia sold purple cloth. Paul made tents. All of them were part-time pastoral leaders in their communities. From Bible times up until the 20th Century, pastoral leadership of congregations was more often than not a part-time proposition. P...

05/12/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-964

Things are really starting to come together for the 227th General Assembly in Milwaukee, WI this summer! Last week all the business items got assigned to their committees, which is huge! That means commissioners can start digging in to the business for their committee in preparation for their work.

05/05/2026

https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes02032026-945

For this recently transplanted Louisvillian, the storied first Sunday in May will always be Derby Day. And so, with all presbyters ready at the gate, the Corfu United Presbyterian Church hosted the Presbytery of Genesee Valley’s own run for the roses on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Even though executive...

05/05/2026

Thank you Corfu United Presbyterian Church for hosting the spring PGV Stated Meeting, May 2!

01/27/2026

🌟 VALLEY VIBES - 01/27/2026 🌟 - https://mailchi.mp/pbygenval/valleyvibes01272026

Good morning! This week's newsletter is another full one! Take a look to see a special message from our Executive Presbyter, upcoming events and registration, more helpful resources as we feature spotlights on our tech experts to help your congregations, congregational and community events happening around the area, and more! 💖

01/26/2026

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