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We recently learned that Westminster Nashville and Second Presbyterian have been recognized again as Earth Care Congregations by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. According to Jessica Maulden with the PHP, “One of the goals of this program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, through integrating earth care into all aspects of their church life.” We celebrate this important achievement and give thanks for the work of these congregations.
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Insurance has become a real concern for many of our congregations and for the presbytery. Join us on March 20 at 10:00am for an informative webinar led by representatives of denomination-endorsed Insurance Board. They will address issues of rising premiums, shrinking coverage, and types of insurance needed by congregations of all sizes as well as answering your questions. More information will be available on the website. This session will be recorded and posted on our website in the following days. (Full PDF Click Here)
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Looking for rewarding time together this summer in a lovely retreat setting? Be sure to look at the summer camp opportunities at NaCoMe and the conference opportunities at Montreat.
Find more at our own NaCoMe: https://www.nacome.org/summer-camp-information-at-nacome-camp
Find more about Montreat: https://montreat.org/
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If your congregation and staff are searching for meaningful ways to serve the older adults among you, the POAMN has resources for you! Click here to learn more:
https://poamn.org/resource-guides/
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As of the last
update, the voting across the denomination on the amendments stands as follows:
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Amendment
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Book of Order
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Affirmative
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Negative
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Needed to Pass
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24-A
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F-1.0403
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57
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7
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27
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24-B
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G-1.0104
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59
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4
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25
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24-C
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G-2.0104b
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41
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21
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43
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24-D
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G-2.0504b
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62
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1
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22
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24-E
24-F
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G-2.0504b
G-2.0610
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62
58
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0
3
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22
26
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24-G
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G-2.0901
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62
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1
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22
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24-H
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G-3.0106
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63
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1
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21
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24-I
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G-3.0302d
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56
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8
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28
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24-J
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G-3.0501
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64
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1
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20
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24-K
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D-7.0501
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59
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1
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25
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24-L
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D-7.0902b
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60
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1
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24
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24-M
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Agreement with Episcopal Ministries
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60
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2
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24
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Young Adults, the Visioning Team Wants to Hear from You!
The Visioning Team has heard you! We are humbled by and thankful for the insightful and impassioned participation at the February Presbytery meeting. Your responses affirmed the importance of addressing the needs of the younger generations represented within our Presbytery and it makes sense to invite young people to the table as we craft a new vision for Presbytery. That is why we wish to host a Young Adult Roundtable on Zoom.
Church leaders, we ask that you begin including this announcement in whatever ways you share information with your congregations. If possible, text it to those in the appropriate age range. You may copy or customize the following template as needed and share/print the attached media. (Please only share Hannah's phone number with those you trust and not on social media.)
The Presbytery of Middle Tennessee (our local ruling body) wants to hear from young members like you about how the church could serve you better and what your hopes or concerns may be for the church's future. Our younger members need to be heard and your collective voice deserves a seat at the table as decisions are made for the evolving church in the 21st century! Please lend your voice to the Young Adult Roundtable (suggested age range 25-45) on Saturday, April 12 from 12 to 1 pm Central.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81548990933?pwd=etSOIBgq4Ugeu0XKiMffA4Ci99g6Oy.1 If you cannot make it, text 8703072377 that you are interested in contributing to the visioning process and Hannah Cruse will follow up with you for discussion. Thank you!
You may also wish to share these discussion questions with your young adults for preparation:
1. What should local churches continue doing or do differently to reach young people like yourself better?
2. What internal issues does our denomination or local church need to acknowledge and address to be the kind of organization that serves young people well?
3. Given the realistic decline of the broader church, in terms of both money and members, what do you think are creative ways the church could adapt in order to serve your generation and future generations?
4. What is your positive vision for the Presbyterian church? What roles might the church fill in the lives of individuals, communities, the nation, the world? What might congregations look like? On what might our missions and ministries be focused? How and where might we worship?
5. What other insights would you like to share with the Visioning Team of the Middle TN Presbytery?
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Got an item for Seen and Heard? We love to feature our congregations and friends! Send to either Gregory Taylor at Gregory.midtennpres@gmail.com or Mary Catherine Sevier at sc.midtennpres@gmail.com
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Currently, these are the active pastoral searches being conducted within the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee. The Ministry Information Form can be accessed through the link beside the church name.
Come work for the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee or other PC-USA entity!
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Interim Pastor, Priest Lake Presbyterian Church, Nashville,TN (click here)
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Solo Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Nashville,TN (click here)
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PT Church Organist and Choir Director, First Presbyterian Church of Spring Hill, TN (click here)
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Executive Presbyter of North Alabama Presbytery (click here)
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Full-time, Part-time, or Bi-vocational pastor, First Presbyterian Church, McMinnville, TN (click here)
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Solo Pastor, Harpeth Presbyterian Church,Brentwood click here
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PT Pastor, Bethbirei Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, TN (click here)
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Solo Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Gallatin, TN (click here)
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Solo Pastor, Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick, Crossville, TN (click here)
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The Presbytery of Middle Tennessee
1113 Murfreesboro Rd., Suite 106 #216
Franklin, TN 37064
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