The Presbytery of Southern Kansas

06/12/2026

Today we celebrate Loving v. Virginia (1967), the landmark Supreme Court case that struck down laws banning in*******al marriage. Progress is a journey, and today we celebrate a massive step forward for love and equality.

06/12/2026

On Sunday, June 28, commissioners and advisory delegates to the 227th General Assembly will fan out across Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to worship with congregations at area PC(USA) churches. As of this week, worship planners and leaders across the country have a new resource to help them put together a worship service in their own context for that Sunday or another Sunday of their choosing. The 10-page “Gathering in the City” resource draws on the assembly theme “Persevering Toward Wholeness.” Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kJ7L30

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Two years ago today the Presbytery met in Kingsdown and voted to elect me, Rev. Dr. Christina Berry as our Executive Presbyter. This picture was taken on the way home from that meeting. So glad to be serving alongside the great folks of the Presbytery. Thanks be to God!

06/11/2026

Come join us around the table and enjoy this week's edition of the PSK Newsletter!
https://buff.ly/WsUVYtC

06/09/2026

What happens when the Psalms meet the rich traditions of Black sacred music?

Join us for Psalmody in Color on June 12—a day of inspiring conversations, hands-on learning, and powerful music as part of The Abyssinian Baptist Church's Black Music Month Celebration.

Explore the story of the Psalms in Black musical expression, discover the one-of-a-kind Black Psalmody Database, connect with scholars, musicians, pastors, and worship leaders, and stay for an unforgettable evening concert featuring music by Black composers performed by the Abyssinian Cathedral Choir, the South Carolina State University Concert Choir, Dr. Johnnie Felder, and more.

✨ Free to attend
📍 Harlem, New York
🎵 Concert livestream available

Whether you're passionate about worship, music, history, education, or the Psalms themselves, this is a Psalm Festival you won't want to miss.

Register today:
https://abyssinian.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3661289

06/09/2026

A multisensory, embodied approach to worship works well for many people with disabilities—and for everyone else,...

06/09/2026

How are you doing? Really?
I hope this link works. It’s well worth reading:

The Shape of Leadership program graduates have gone on to serve as Bishops, lead ministers of large membership congregations, preaching prize-winners, founders of entrepreneurial alternative ministries, adaptive change-makers in congregations of all sizes, and more.

06/09/2026

The decisions made at General Assembly help shape the future of the PC(USA), influencing congregations, ministries, and our shared witness. As the church navigates important challenges and opportunities, understanding the work of General Assembly is more important than ever.
Read the article from Executive Presbyter Christina Berry and join the conversation:

Dear Friends,I’ve been asked a couple of times lately to write some reflections for weddings. I gladly do this for my friends, who tell me I have a way with words. I really enjoy writing and I’m happy to do it. But this year for the first time, I’ve wondered if I should add something to my wri...

06/08/2026

What if your church already has the gifts it needs for the future God is calling it toward?
The Plentiful Gifts Program invites congregations to discover, develop, and strengthen the gifts already present in their communities. Through coaching, retreats, and intentional discernment, churches will explore new possibilities for ministry and leadership.
Read more from Mission and Ministry Connector Catherine Neelly Burton HERE:

Dear Presbytery of Southern Kansas, Your church has the gifts it needs to be the church of Jesus Christ. Each church in our presbytery is equipped by God for ministry. Your gifts are plentiful. Now, they may be different gifts than you had in your congregation 5 years ago, or 15 years ago, or 45 yea...