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The Presbytery of Arkansas will gather on Zoom for the 153rd stated meeting on June 3, 2023, at 9:00 am. The theme of our meeting will be “What is the Church Becoming?” We have a light schedule of business items, and our time will be highlighted with a theological discussion on our theme.
During our discussion, we will learn about the denomination wide 1001 New Worshipping Communities Initiative of the PC(USA) and hear about 3 New Worshipping Communities in the Presbytery of Arkansas. We will have time to also focus on what the small church is becoming as we hear from MWS Phil Blackburn (Co-Pastor at Fort Smith 1st and the Director of the Thriving in Ministry Lilly Grant at the University of the Ozarks. Phil will share observations about his work and what he has learned and we will have an opportunity to dialogue with him. Additionally, we will focus on what the Presbytery of Arkansas is becoming in the months and years ahead. Phil Blackburn will deliver the sermon in our worship service and the offering will go towards our summer youth trips. You can click here to donate now.
The brief packet should be posted on the presbytery website (presbyark.org) by Friday, May 26. There will be an addendum packet sent out next week close to the meeting date. It will help us if you would register for the meeting by clicking here.
I am hopeful that the meeting will conclude by noon, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy your Saturday afternoon without having to spend time on the road traveling back to your home.
I believe this will be an important meeting as together we reflect on “What is the Church and What is the Presbytery becoming?” in this rapidly changing context in which we live and serve.
I look forward to our time together and seeing many of you on the screen on Saturday, June 3. I am thankful to be partnered with each of you as together we strive to serve our Lord Jesus Christ in these important days.
Stewart |
