August 22, 2024

Visit our Website

Joyful Celebrations

around Foothills Presbytery

Presbyterian Women of Foothills Resource Share event!

Installation of the Rev. AJ Ochart, St. Andrews church

Smaller Church Leaders Gathering

Led by:

Presbyterian

Disaster

Assistance

This training is ideal for people who work on or with the church building including

ushers, greeters, church staff,

elders, deacons, custodians,

and committee members.

Register today with the QR code or visit

https://foothillspresbytery.org/church-safety-and-security-training

Cost is $10 for lunch.

SC5 School of Theology


Registration for the 2024 Fall Semester of the SC5 School of Theology is now open. Classes will be held at Presbyterian College on October 18 & 19



Classes Offered Fall 2024 Semester:

  • New Testament (Core), Rev. Bob Bryant, Ph.D.
  • Reformed Theology (Core), Rev. Richard Burnett, Ph.D.
  • Preaching (Core), Rev. Dr. Ella Busby
  • Pastoral Care (Core), Rev. Loyd Melton, Ph.D.
  • Deuteronomy (Elective), Rev. Dr. Tom Malone
  • Disaster Preparedness from a Theological Lens (Elective), Elder Mark McCain, Rev. Jim Kirk, Carolyn Thalman, and Elder Gertrude Washington
More Information & Registration

NEW DATE!

Foothills Peer Ministry

Youth Leaders Roundtable

Our next meeting is

Thursday, September 5,

10 am

at Coffee Underground

1 E Coffee St, Greenville

Music Ministry

Leaders 

Our next gathering is 9 am, Wednesday, September 11 by Zoom.

Christian Educators Gathering

Our next gathering is

Monday, September 16, 12 - 1:30 pm at Tyger River.


CRE Cohort Gathering

Our next gathering is Monday, September 18, 12 noon at the Presbytery office.

 

Bring lunch, dessert is provided.

Validated Ministry Pastor Gathering & Lunch

Wednesday, October 9

11:30 am at the

Foothills Retirement Community.



Insurance Board

TULIP Program for Ministries


Did you know......


The Insurance Board offers the TULIP Program for Ministries, designed for churches in our network that rent or lease their facilities to tenants without insurance. TULIP provides affordable general liability coverage for both one-time and recurring events, protecting both the tenant and the church.

Examples of one-time events include: banquets, baptisms, concerts, or fundraisers while reoccurring meetings could include bible studies, sewing groups, book clubs, or support group meetings. We encourage you to take a moment to watch the TULIP Video featuring Jennifer Perri, Assistant Vice President, United Church Insurance Services, with Insurance Board. 

To see if your ministry's events qualify for TULIP coverage and to access the online application, visit the TULIP Website.

GA in Brief

The General Assembly in Brief is available for download for use in your newsletter and at the next meeting of your council. Please also encourage your commissioners to use it during their reporting to the presbytery, and pastors to include it as a bulletin insert or in their newsletters.


Bulletin/Print Version



Letter-sized/Online Reading Version

A Legacy of Faith

“A Legacy of Faith” chronicles the Oeland family’s century-long impact on church history in upstate South Carolina.


This hour-and-ten-minute documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of faith and community established by past generations while encouraging and challenging the current generation to create a lasting legacy of their own. For interest in showing this film to your organization, please email: Upstatelastinglegacy@gmail.com


Join Us to Celebrate

Eastminster Presbyterian Church

2240 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville

on the twenty-fifth anniversary of our charter


Sunday, September 8

Worship at 10 am Lunch at 11 am


RSVP for lunch by August 25th: admin@eastminster.com

National Black Presbyterian Caucus


Community News

for Everyone in the Pews

 African American Clergy & Educators Retreat

African American Clergy and Educators Retreat will be held September 9-12 at Epworth By the Sea. This year, registration is online with an option for credit card payments.  


Register Here

Please share this with your congregations!

First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, has eight (8) tables available to any church or ministry that could utilize them.


The tables are in fairly good shape and can be used in Meeting Rooms or Sunday School classes. They are 72” wide x 30” deep. The tables must be picked up in late August. If interested, please contact Monteigne Campbell, Office Manager, (mcampbell@fpcspartanburg.org) to coordinate pickup. 

South Carolina Inn Offering Discount for September

 

Fall Season is Just Around the Corner!

 

Get ready for our next busy season in Montreat, N.C. Guests will flock to this magical place in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to enjoy the restorative and refreshing fall air, hiking, paddling, site sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway, festivals, Sabbath or attending the Montreat Conference Center’s Fall Craft week https://montreat.org/events/fcw24

 

To kick off the season The South Carolina Inn at Montreat is offering 20% off lodging at our facility which is owned and operated by the Presbyteries of South Carolina. 

 

To grab your spot, visit www.scinnatmontreat.org. Click on BOOK NOW. Insert check-in and check-out dates, select from Special Rates/Discount Code/September Special. Make a space in the forest of your life for rest and renewal. 

 

We are looking forward to hosting you at Your Home in the Mountains!

The Board Bulletin


View the Latest Information from the Board of Pensions

Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 


Presbyterian College is proud to partner with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University) to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). The executive certificate program provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. 

This program would be ideal for clergy or other faith leaders and stewardship or advancement staff members in religious communities, schools, or service organizations. Presbyterian pastors are eligible for a generous scholarship from the Presbyterian Foundation for this course. 


More details and Registration:  https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/lake-institute/


Program Dates: September 16-18, 2024  Location: Riverside Pres Church, Jacksonville, FL

The Clergy Collective - Online, September - May 



Many clergy from your denomination have participated in the past, continuing to do so. We have 3 strong tracks this year. The Clergy Collective is for any ministers from any denomination interested in sharpening as leaders through a stimulating Seminar and implementation coaching group. They meet once a month during the academic year. We usually have clergy from all over the country participating, making for rich learning and interaction.

Here's where you can learn more

THIS CHILD HERE

People changing people


With the support of This Child Here, these students from Ukraine will be seeking to reclaim their hope for a better future by coming to America. They will enter two schools: Menaul School in Albuquerque, NM (home to Route 66) and Rabun Gap Nacoochee in N.Georgia, both founded by the Presbyterian Church years ago.

We are looking for individuals, churches, and organizations to help.

Click HERE to give or learn more about This Child Here


This Child Here is a validated ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA),

working with families displaced by the war in Ukraine.

This ministry is supported by Foothills Committee on Shared Ministry.

Bridging the Gap: Moving from Text to Sermon

 

This interactive workshop provides continuing education for preachers at any stage of ministry, including ordained pastors, commissioned lay pastors, and other church professionals. 


Led By: Dr. Merwyn S. Johnson and the team from In Christ Supporting Ministries at ICSM’s facility, 7615 Colony Road, Suite 210, Charlotte, North Carolina 

 

Schedule:  Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Thursday, September 19, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

 

Space is limited to 15 participants, so early registration is encouraged. 

For questions or to register, please visit InChristSupportingMinistries.org, call 704-554-2490, or email Info@InChristSupportingMinistries.org

The Lead Pastor Base Camp from Pinnacle Leadership Associates is a quality immersive training experience, designed to equip pastors from any denomination for serving effectively in the Lead Pastor role. Implementation Coaching Groups beyond the Base Camp provide support and accountability for living out the Lead Pastor Ministry Guide participants develop during the Base Camp.

Save the Date for the 2024 Evangelism Conference!


Come join us for a journey into a more expansive and authentic understanding and practice of evangelism. During our gathering, we will explore how we are called to embody the good news of God’s healing and compassion — through A Lifestyle that Exudes Justice! More info to come: www.pcusa.org/evangelism.

Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Leadership for Complicated Times

Led by Rev. Drs. Alex Evans and Brian Blount


Feeling overwhelmed by the world's complexities? Join us October 7th - October 9th! This workshop equips pastors and church leaders to navigate difficult times with the enduring strength of biblical preaching and compassionate leadership.  Read More

Join the Jesus & Justice Advocacy Conference, hosted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this fall in Charlotte, North Carolina! This conference benefits college students and seminarians who want to learn effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in, build networks and engage with advocacy topics in meaningful ways. Taking place from October 18-20 at the Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus, this free event will be held annually across the country in the coming years. 

 

Learn more here.

2024 Emmanuel Living!

October 21–23, 2024

ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION WORSHIP

A Montreat Conference Center event


The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.


Rev. Audrey Hartness Reese – Conference Preacher

More Information

Walk to Fight Suicide with Your Place of Worship


Greenville Out of the Darkness Walk

November 9, 2024, Conestee Park, Greenville



Why Start a Team? Members from communities of all types can make a difference by walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, on Community Walks are a great team-building event, and a way to promote health and wellness by encouraging you to get out and walk together for a common cause. Download Sponsorship Packet/ Flyer Here

Register

November 9, 2024

9 am - 3 pm


Why does the Church matter in 2024 and beyond? What makes the Church unique?


Join Educators, Youth Leaders, Volunteers, and Pastors in your area to explore these questions and more. Participants will gather in satellite locations throughout the Synod of the South Atlantic to enjoy discussions, games, fun, and meaningful conversations. ​

Registration is $35, lunch will be coordinated at host sites.


Keynote Presenter:  Brittany Porch

REGISTRATION OPEN

The 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville.



More info coming in 2024!

Click here to see additional 

Available Jobs

on our website.

Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events



2024


August

22 Committee on Preparation for Ministry meeting

28 Foothills Presbytery Staff meeting, Property Advisory Committee meeting, and Think Tank meeting - ZOOM


September

2 Office closed in observance of Labor Day

5 Youth Roundtable and Committee on Ministry meeting

10 Nominations meeting

11 Music Ministry Leaders meeting - ZOOM

12 Committee on Shared Ministry meeting

14 Church Safety & Security Event

18 CRE Cohort meeting

19 Examinations Committee meeting




Foothills Presbytery Featured Events



Foothills Presbytery Calendar



Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings

  • November 12, 2024, at John Knox
  • February 18, 2025, Location TBA
  • May 17, 2025, at Westminister Greenville
Quicklinks

Camp Fellowship

Resource Center of Foothills Presbytery

SC Inn at Montreat

Thornwell

 Building Tomorrows Families

100th Edition!

Stewardship of Creation Connections

May-July 2024 Newsletter