Presbytery of Prospect Hill (PCUSA)

09/06/2026

This week we pray for Lakeside Presbyterian Church & Rev. Jennifer Olson.

Check them out on Facebook!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/lakesidepresby

09/04/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 Study Trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland this April, a twelve day journey exploring peacebuilding, reconciliation, and Christian witness in post conflict Ireland.

Learn more and register at the link below:
🔗 https://presbynciowa.org/2027-study-trip/

09/01/2026

The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is accepting applications for the 2026 Racial Equity Student Scholarship, an educational assistance program supporting racial ethnic students preparing for academic success in higher education.

Students must live within the Synod of Lakes and Prairies and be active members of a PCUSA congregation. Awards are based on personal achievement, financial need, and recommendations from a teacher and a pastor.

Applications are due September 30, 2026.

https://www.lakesandprairies.org/racial-ethnic-student-fund

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

08/30/2026

This week, we invite you to join us in praying for First Presbyterian Church - Battle Creek, IA and Rev. Jim Edwards.

Check them out on Facebook!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/battlecreekpresbyterianchurch

08/28/2026

Reminder! The 2026 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering is Saturday, August 29, at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames.

This year's theme is Seeking the Mind of Christ at the Crossroads, based on Philippians 2:5-11. Join Presbyterians from across the state for worship, workshops, fellowship, and updates on the discernment process toward possible unification of the Presbyteries of North Central Iowa, Des Moines, and Prospect Hill.

The day includes coffee talk and social time, morning and afternoon worship, and workshops on topics like walking a labyrinth, Holy Imagination, the parables of Jesus, youth ministry, rural community life, chair yoga, and being Presbyterian in today's world.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St, Ames, IA 50010

Registration is free. Lunch is available for $15.

Register here:
https://presbyteries.org/2026-iowa-presbyterian-gathering/

08/27/2026

Tri-Presbyteries Connection Newsletter | August 27, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/presbyteries.org/ph-presbytery-connection-newsletter-aug-27

08/26/2026

Still making the rounds, and still worth watching. If you missed it back in May, this video update from the Moderators of our three presbyteries' Councils gives a helpful look at where things stand in the discernment process around potential presbytery unification.

Watch and share:
https://prospecthillpresby.org/2026/04/29/tri-presbyteries-invitation-to-conversation/

08/23/2026

This week, we pray for Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sioux City and Rev. Kevin Freese.

Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/westminstersiouxcity

08/20/2026

Sabbatical Notice

Rev. Ian McMullen, Pastor to the Presbyteries, will be away on sabbatical from August 30 through October 7. Following the sabbatical, he will attend the Mid Council Leaders Gathering in Louisville, KY, from October 8 through 12.

During this time, you may contact the following:

For property, finance, personnel, and polity questions, contact Rev. Dr. Annika Lister Stroope.

For pastoral transitions and PDP and MDP questions, start with your church's COM liaison. Amgad Beblawi will be providing staff support for these areas.

For general questions, contact Jeannie Schumann.

We're grateful for Ian's ministry and wish him a restful and renewing sabbatical.

08/19/2026