GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

The Presbytery Youth Council’s Fall Festival is coming up on September 27! Please share with your congregations! Click Here for a Sharable PDF

Rev. Ebenezer Yebuah There are struggles people carry into the sanctuary that never appear on the prayer list. Some people worship beside us while quietly fighting battles no one knows […]

Westwood First will be coordinating two pilgrimages to Iona in 2027. One is in early June for young adults and the other is later in the summer. See the flyers […]

Rev. Ebenezer Yebuah Luke 10: 25-37; Genesis 1: 26-37 PDF for Sharing One of the most familiar questions in Scripture may also be one of the most misunderstood. A lawyer […]

Everyone at the Old Church on the Dry Ridge is looking forward to this year’s annual Founders’ Day Concert highlighting the history of the first congregation established in Grant County […]

This was videoed this moment at Glenwood Gardens on the morning of July 30th. It is out of focus if you make it full screen (iphone didn’t like focusing on […]

Rev. Dr. Edward Goode A video from Thursday morning at Winton Lake. The waters aren’t totally still but they’re pretty close. But the things that really drew me in was […]

Joseph Yoo, Episcopal Social Media Guru will be leading a workshop for Church Communicators on Tuesday August 18 at 10am at Clifton United Methodist Church. He is a great visionary […]

I don’t know what this photo speaks to you but, to me, it speaks of mystery. The mystery of how a bench seems to be floating in the water, what […]

Temporary Protected Status has been removed for many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. One ramification of losing this protected status is that some Haitian residents of Springfield are losing work […]

Beyond the Final Whistle: What the World Cup Teaches the Church! by Rev. Ebenezer Yebuah As I watch the FIFA World Cup unfold, I am reminded that soccer is much […]

Learnings and Experiences of General Assembly by Rev. Rachel Boden Full disclosure: I did not want to come to GA. I had serious regret about volunteering to be a commissioner […]

Kids with mentors are more likely to graduate from high school, and continue on to some sort of post high school education. The Mentoring Ministry is looking for adult men […]

Lee Sanders, CRE At the end of three solid days of Zoom meetings, I was exhausted! The good parts were getting to know, just a little bit, some of the […]

Led by professional Life Coach. Diane Kinsella, MA, ACC, and based on the book and award-winning video series “Spiritual Literacy” by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, each week attendees will […]

Rev. Dr. Edward Goode So the photo below was from a walk Amy and I took with our dog Scout last Saturday night. It was on the Kingfisher Trail at […]

Rev. Dr. Edward Goode This past Monday morning, I was debating whether I wanted to drive over to Winton Lake to walk Scout or whether to just go around our […]

Members of several Presbytery congregations gathered in East Westwood to march and pray against violence in the city. Read the story below for more Community Members Rally in East Westwood […]

Beholding (Green) Rev. Dr. Edward Goode ResoundingJoy Church For the last month or so I’ve been doing a photography thing of focusing (pun intended) on a color each week. This […]

All ages are invited to join GA Co-moderator CeCe Armstrong for a workshop Saturday May 30th, 1-2:30pm. Please fill out this form to register CeCe will also be leading worship […]

Persistent Pentecost – Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, Heartland Conference Minister UCC Original Link Loving God, Pour out your Pentecost Spirit And saturate our souls With Your renewal Forming our words […]

Practicing Renewal Rev. Rebecca Bosarge Are you, like me, longing for renewal? For the earth? For the world? For someone you know and love? For yourself? In this Easter season […]

A Moment of Prayerful Zen – Rev. Dr. Edward Goode Wednesday morning, I was at Winton Woods for my morning prayer walk with Scout and the lake was a bit […]

Stop The Violence – May 23, 3-6 pm Show your love for your neighbors and your solidarity against gun violence by showing up to this event organized by our brothers […]

Resurrection Rising – Rev. David Long-Higgins Heartland UCC Conference Minister O Love, Help me remember Slow and steady Breath by breath Your precious pause Of resurrection rising When ego urges […]

Choosing to Lead Well in Collapse – Margaret Wheatley What does it mean to be a leader in a time of collapse? While there are very destructive dynamics at play […]

The Lord is my ShepherdRev. Kathy Angi, Honorably Retired The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside still […]

“Seeing”Rev. Dr. Rich JonesWestwood First Presbyterian 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7 saying […]

Other Duties as AssignedLisa Allgood, Executive PresbyterMarch 9, 2026 Long blog ahead – fair warning. Hope you like history that twists and turns with coincidences… or are they? Other Duties […]

The following three pieces were shared by Diana Butler Bass on Februay 28, 2026 on The Cottage, her online writing site. These were shared in response to the United States’ […]

Radical Love: An Ash Wednesday ReflectionSteven Joseph John Bruening, Ruling Elder, Mt Washington Presbyterian Friends, as we enter this holy season of Lent, many of us are thinking about what […]

The Seed or the SunriseRev. Dr. Edward GoodeResoundingJoy ChurchOriginally Posted January 25, 2026 – Original Link Ok so its still nasty cold here. Gotta love those negative-degree wind chills especially […]

Meekness and Power – Original PostWhat Jesus Means by Meekness in an Age of PowerJake Owensby The political and moral center of the world is shifting. And not in a […]

Spiritual Resolutions – Rev. Jim Brazell Spiritual Resolutions List – I sent these to the Sampler Editor because I thought they might be good filler for an up-coming issue. I […]

Rev. Sharon Clegern, Director of Congregational Care, Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church Greetings as we enter the Third Week of Advent, seeking and trusting God’s presence made known to us through […]

Advent Week 2 – Peace – Lisa Allgood Peace…  A concept we all want and seek, one we talk about and debate and negotiate and redefine over and over, depending […]

Listing the Luminous – Presbytery Gathering Edition At the Presbytery gathering on November 15, each participant was given the opportunity to share a word or phrase that was a cause […]

Recently I had the privilege of teaching at a Synod School, Wellspring, in a beautiful place – New Harmony Indiana. [Read More]

Your Name –Ross RedickWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Sycamore Presbyterian Church Favorite Sandwich? – Bougie-grilled cheese: naan as the bread, cheddar, and grilled onionsOne Thing I Own I […]

Your Name –Rich JonesWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Westwood First Presbyterian Church Favorite Sandwich? – Ham and cheese, or a Philly Cheesesteak…One Thing I Own I Should Really […]

October is set aside as a time to celebrate pastors and clergy. It is Pastor Appreciation Month (according to whatever organization sets aside “months.”). If you haven’t taken time to […]

The early church was a radical experiment in inclusion…Today, we are called to continue that legacy. Inclusion is not just a buzzword—it is the very expression of Christ’s love.

Your Name –Stephen CaineWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Indian Hill ChurchFavorite Sandwich? – Club (Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and extra Pickles)One Thing I Own I Should Really Throw […]

Here are some of the glimpses of the breadth of the breath of the world communion of churches from the people of the Presbytery of Cincinnati

Your Name – Erwin GoedickeWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Retired from pastoring, but available for occasional pulpit supply.Favorite Sandwich? – ReubenOne Thing I Own I Should Really Throw […]

Your Name – Russell SmithWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Madiera-Silverwood Presbyterian ChurchFavorite Sandwich? – A nice mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich where the mutton is lean and the […]

Your Name – Lisa Dunson StennerWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Union Presbyterian ChurchFavorite Sandwich? – Monterrey Club at First WatchOne Thing I Own I Should Really Throw Out? […]

I Needed the Expansive Edward Goode, ResoundingJoy ChurchOriginally posted at imagoscriptura.com If there was a day that would have felt good to be oblivious to the news of the world, […]

Your Name – Kathy MartinWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Vice Moderator of Presbytery of CincinnatiFavorite Sandwich? – Ham and CheeseOne Thing I Own I Should Really Throw Out? […]

Expansive Empathy – Geese and Gravestones Originally Posted on Imago Scriptura Full disclosure – I’m not a big fan of Canadian Geese. While I love a lot about Canada (and […]

Your Name – Sharon CarterWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Presbytery Stated ClerkFavorite Sandwich? – Sam and Andy’s roast beef and smoked cheddar (Knoxville, TN)One Thing I Own I […]

Eden – The Rhino and the Bees By Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter First of all, this is not my photo, and the story was told to me by a dear […]

We Are the Church in the Midst of Culture War! By Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Yebuah, Pastor of Sunrise Presbyterian ChurchClick Here for a PDF of this reflection In times like […]

By Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, Conference Minister of the Heartland Conference of the UCC. Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-8 “God cares more about your heart than your eloquence. Fancy words or […]

Your Name – Cecelia (CeCe) ArmstrongWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – St. James PCUSA in Charleston, SC and as Co-Moderator of the 226th and 227th General Assemblies of the […]

Your Name – Rachel BodenWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Sycamore Presbyterian ChurchFavorite Sandwich? – Hamburger. or a grilled cheese.One Thing I Own I Should Really Throw Out? – […]

Your Name – Deb UchtmanWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Pastor of Bethel Murdoch and Loveland Presbyterian Churches and as Moderator of the PresbyteryFavorite Sandwich? – BLTOne Thing I […]

We Are Most Alike When We Acknowledge the Image of God In Others—Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, Newcomers. A Meditation inspired by the Glory To God Hymn: The Presbyterian Hymnal # 759: […]

A Prayer for the Week By Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, Conference Minister of the Heartland Conference of the UCC. Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-8 “God cares more about your heart than […]

We Are Most Alike When We Acknowledge the Image of God in Others—Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, Newcomers By Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Yebuah, Pastor of Sunrise Presbyterian ChurchClick Here for a PDF […]

Your Name – Lisa AllgoodWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – Accidental but Blessed PresbyterFavorite Sandwich? – Tuna and saladOne Thing I Own I Should Really Throw Out? – All […]

We Are Immigrants Not by Choice, but by God’s Design! By Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Yebuah, Pastor of Sunrise Presbyterian ChurchClick Here for a PDF of this reflection To be an […]

Your Name – Edward GoodeWhere Do You Serve in Ministry – ResoundingJoy Church, ColerainFavorite Sandwich? – Grilled cheese with baconOne Thing I Own I Should Really Throw Out? – My […]

Power and Promises: Does the Revolution End? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter There are so many pieces of Scripture that I absolutely love, but one of my favorite Old Testament […]

Power and Promises: Where Does Jesus’ Power Enable our Revolutionary-ness? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter If His promises are the basis for the power we claim to be Revolutionaries in […]

Power and Promises: Where Does Our Power Come From? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter His promises are the basis for the power we claim to be Revolutionaries in His name. […]

Power and Promises: How Do We Be Revolutionaries? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Yup – we’re in unsettling times. Politics and economies are uncertain bordering on mercurial; natural disasters and […]

Power and Promises: The Real Revolution by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of […]

Enjoy… by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.                                    – Psalm 37:4 Have you ever been caught […]

How a Squirrel With a Watermelon Cookie Helps with Interpreting John 5 by Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, Christ Church Fort Thomas Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for […]

Resilience Reborn: Strategies for Lasting Recovery from Opioid Abuse by Pat McGraw, the Prevention Coalition The journey to overcome opioid abuse is undoubtedly an intimidating one. However, beneath the struggles […]

by RE Steven Bruening, Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church “Thus the heavens and the earth were finished and all their multitude. On the sixth day God finished the work that he […]

RE Kathy Martin, Union, Vice Moderator of the Presbytery of Cincinnati “And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them..”                                                                                                                                  […]

Bring Everyone Along: All Are Welcome Here by RE Kathy Martin, Union, Vice Moderator of the Presbytery of Cincinnati “And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those […]

Bring Everyone Along: Joy and Anticipation by Rev. Deb Uchtman, Bethel Murdoch and Loveland; Moderator of the Presbytery of Cincinnati “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received […]

Bring Everyone Along: Possibility by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “With man it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”                             – Matthew 19:26 At a recent Council meeting, we […]

Bring Everyone Along: Resurrection Stories Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Why do you look for the living among the dead?”                                                                               – Luke 24:5 At a recent Council meeting, we asked […]

Bring Everyone Along: Public Witness by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “You are the light of the world.”                                                                                                             – Matthew 5:14 At a recent Council meeting, we asked each […]

Bring Everyone Along: Questions by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’ ”                                                             – Genesis 3:9 At a recent Council meeting, we […]

Bring Everyone Along: Open-ness by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will […]

Bring Everyone Along: Be Courageous by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or […]

Bring Everyone Along: Be Bold by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit […]

Bring Everyone Along: Be Where Your Feet Are by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, […]

Bring Everyone Along: God’s Unexpected Timing Creates Beautiful Interruptions by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also put eternity into man’s heart, […]

Bring Everyone Along: When God Makes an Unusual Promise through an Unusual Messenger by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn […]

Bring Everyone Along: When God Makes the Unusual Promise by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen […]

Bringing the Light of Jesus by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will […]

THANK YOU Presbytery of Cincinnati! by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put […]

Yes – We ARE Moving Forward and Bringing Everyone Along by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” If […]

Bring Everyone Along; Why? by Rev. Dr. Deborah Uchtman, Bethel Murdoch and Loveland Presbyterian Churches As the Moderator of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, I want to invite you to bring […]

Bring Everyone Along: Why We Do What We Do by Rev. Sharon Carter, Stated Clerk Here we are at the beginning of another year—2025. It seems amazing to me that […]

Bring Everyone Along: The Right Way by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, He will still be with you to […]

Bring Everyone Along: Trust by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. […]

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, […]

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. […]

Stained glass window of The Good Shepherd, Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati

My grandson in awestruck wonder.

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Psalm 107:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Colossians 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being […]

A recap of the… PRESBYTERY GATHERING The Presbytery of Cincinnati gathered on November 12, 2024, on Zoom.  87 voting members were present, along with 19 non-voting attenders (corresponding members, staff, […]

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea […]

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3 Habit Stacking. I heard this phrase a few weeks […]

Moving Forward: The Foundation by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. […]

Excerpt: Can we be still and know in the middle of our day…?

There’s actually nothing about this picture as VUCA – I just like it. Tree in an abandoned monastery, Ireland.

Moving Forward: The Bears in the Pews by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”                – 1 Peter 5:7     Uh, no […]

Moving Forward: The Beauty Within Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Your beauty… Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which […]

One of Lisa’s bookshelves. Just one. Of many.

Moving Forward: A Week in the Life Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” There was a week recently where the all of […]

Moving Forward: Not who I Was…. by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead […]

Moving Forward: The Law of Assumed Constraints Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes […]

Moving Forward: Faithful – Ever Faithful by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Give thanks to the God of Heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever. – Psalm 136:26 – In this […]

by Sharon Carter, Stated Clerk The Presbytery of Cincinnati gathered on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church.  66 voting members were present, along with 25 non-voting attenders […]

Reverend Dr. Amy Snow, Fort Thomas First Presbyterian Church I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there […]

Building bridges because we love one another – and because we are loved. Rev. Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda, Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, Commissioner to GA226 But we have this treasure […]

by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter – Presbytery of Cincinnati Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing […]

“The property of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), of its councils and entities, and of its congregations, is a tool for the accomplishment of the mission of Jesus Christ in the […]

Moving Forward: The Work of the Big Church, by Rev. Sharon Carter, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Cincinnati As I am writing this blog post, I have been watching the first […]

Moving Forward: When the Spirit Works Ahead of You by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared […]

“I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. 22 Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. […]

Moving Forward: Fun Fundraising – Oxymoron or Innovation? by Rev. Dr. Deb Uchtman, Bethel-Murdoch Presbyterian Church and Vice Moderator of the Presbytery of Cincinnati Then [Jesus] sat down opposite the offering box, and […]

Moving Forward: Why Do We Do What We Do? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies […]

Moving Forward: Courageous Changes Lisa Allgood – Executive Presbyter Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who […]

Moving Forward: What Do You Notice? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet […]

Moving Forward: Help From a Stranger by Bud Babcock, Director of Operations, Presbytery of Cincinnati But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw […]

Moving Forward: Making Peace with Change Rev. Ed Goode, UCC Fort Thomas There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… It was a […]

Moving Forward – ala Philippians 3:13-14 by Erwin Goedicke 13. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, […]

Moving Forward: Giving It All Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offerings to the Lord. They brought […]

Moving Forward: Forward This Rev, Owen Derrick, Venice Presbyterian Church All who believed were together and had all things in common. By this everyone will know that you are my […]

Moving Forward: Go With the Flow by Rev. Chris Torrey, HR Psalm 46:4 “God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy. That city is […]

Rev. Owen Derrick, Venice Presbyterian Church All who believed were together and had all things in common. – Acts 2:44 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, […]

Easter Mysteries by Lisa Allgood That there are mysteries in our faith – perhaps a redundant statement? – there can be no doubt. One of my favorite types of reading […]

Moving Forward: Maundy Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter March 31, 2024 Moving Forward: Maundy Thursday Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter  It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour […]

The Beautiful (or Golden) Gate into the Temple Mount, taken from the Mount of Olives Moving Forward: A Palm Sunday Walk This took place to fulfill what was spoken by […]

Moving Forward: The Red Mare by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter This blog is a bit different, in that it was written by a friend in the UK (with her permission) […]

Moving Forward: …Retreat…? One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.                                                                                                                            – Luke 6:12 […]

Moving Forward: A Prayer for (Goode) Hope This Blog is written by Zachary Goode, a sophomore at Wooster College.  It is one to be read slowly, to internalize the grief […]

Moving Forward by Becoming a Kid “He called a little child and had him stand among them. And He said: ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become […]

The ways in which we begin to see God “Move Forward” in our church. 

Batavia Presbyterian Church

Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 – […]

Moving Forward:  The Old New Way Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, Christ Church UCC Fort Thomas I have walked this specific trail many times.  But when I walked it two weeks […]

The Bridge to Moving Forward Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of […]

Moving Forward: Pulling the Oars Rev. Dan Turis, Covenant-First Presbyterian Church For hundreds of years around the time of Christ, the Greek and Roman military forces used a particular boat […]

The Bridge to ReVision Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”     Habakkuk 2:2 As […]

The Bridge to Quitting Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter ““Then this humanlike figure touched me again and gave me strength. He said, ‘Don’t be afraid, friend. Peace. Everything is going to […]

Ten Things I Learned from Jessie Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest […]

The Bridge to Detours Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “This detour doesn’t come from the One who called you into the race in the first place.”                                                                                                                                                                         – Galatians […]

The Bridge to Pruning Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so […]

The Bridge to Impact Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Jesus said to the rich young man, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, […]

“Photos from the Installation of Revered Dan Turis at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church” “Photos from the Installation of Revered Dan Turis at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church” Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter On World […]

The Bridge to Gifting Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.”     – Philippians 1:3 Once in while in this role you get a surprise. And […]

The Bridge to Honduras Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be […]

The Bridge to the Eastern Area Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider […]

The Bridge to Kids Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul […]

The Board of Pensions Meeting will be held at Crestview Presbyterian Church on September 20, 12-3 PM Register by sending an email to Sheryl Helsinger at sheryl@cpresby.org by September 15.

Bridge to Mission Deacon Peggy Grant “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Colossians 3:23 The Presbyterian Church […]

The Bridge to – Well, Being a Bridge Rev. Robin White, Bridge Pastor, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life […]

The Bridge to the Ancient Way Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter | Pastor Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel Presbyterian Church “Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and […]

The Bridge to Community Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”     – Matthew 18:20 What is it about Presbyterians and […]

The Bridge to Sharing Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to […]

The Bridge to Graduating Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.”     – 2 Timothy 4:7 On June 4, 2023, the […]

Bridges to Mission Deacon Peggy Grant “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23 Sixteen youth and […]

No Bridge, But a Border Instead Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, Fort Thomas Christ Church UCC On the same trip to Canada, I had a “first” experience.  For the first time, […]

Sometimes There Isn’t a Bridge (or a Shortcut) Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, Fort Thomas Christ Church UCC My family and I spent a week at Lake Memphremagog (great name!) in […]

The Bridge to Beginning Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” – 1 […]

The Bridge to Sweetness Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the house of God in the throng.”     – Psalm 55:14 For more than 80 years […]

The Bridge to Coming Together Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but […]

The Bridge to Witness Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to […]

The Bridge to Love – the Presbytery of Cincinnati One Hopeful Fund Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of […]

The Question (#4) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the […]

The Question (#3) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the […]

The Question (#2) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the […]

The Question (#1) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the […]

Living Bridges Rev. Ross M. Reddick, Lead Pastor, Sycamore Presbyterian Church Back in March, I had the privilege of attending a conference hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary. The “Just Creation:  […]

Seasons on a Bridge Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, United Church of Christ Fort Thomas  I love four seasons photos.  It started with one of the Boulder Flatirons that my parents […]

Things I Re-Learned While in Asia (Part 3) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature so they can […]

Things I Re-Learned While in Asia (Part 2) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered […]

Things I Re-Learned While in Asia (Part 1) Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered […]

Learn to Love by Doing No Harm Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It […]

Learn to Love by Doing No Harm Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It […]

Learn to Love by Doing No Harm Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It […]

Learn to Love by Letting Go of Boasting Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. […]

Learn to Love by Letting Go of Envy Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. […]

Learn to Love by Noticing Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not […]

Learn to Love by Cultivating Patience Author: Rev. Russell Smith, Madeira-Silverwood “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does […]

The Bridge to “Live As If” Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we […]

The Bridge Across the Stream Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached […]

Help Me To Understand Rev. Erwin Goedicke, Stated Clerk – Presbytery of Cincinnati Almost 30 years ago, I became part of a diverse group of pastors and ministry leaders in […]

That Bridge – That Day Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Hebrews 13:2 This is a picture […]

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365 New Days – 365 New Chances Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it […]

“Love Can Build A Bridge”: Jesus’ Anthem and Call By Rev. Mary Hayes Imagine Jesus saying this to you. “I’d gladly walk across the desertWith no shoes upon my feetTo […]

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The Bridge to Love by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another: Just as I have loved you, you also are to […]

The Future of Hope and Learning to Love in a Beloved Community by Adam Hayden, Kids 4 Peace, Cincinnati Coordinator For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell […]

Christ Given Responsibilities Beloved Community by Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel Presbyterian Church In today’s American political and cultural climate it is not unusual to hear someone speak of their “God […]

This Cloud of Witness is Truly a Beloved Community by Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, Christ Church (UCC) in Ft. Thomas, KY This photo was from a moment when I was […]

The Beloved Community: Connection, Not Just Contact by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to […]

The Interconnected Beloved Community by Rev. Kris Moore, Calvin Presbyterian Church Dear Beloved Community, I have recently discovered how important the churches in the Presbytery of Cincinnati were to the […]

Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church is Seeking a Full-Time Administrative Assistant Job Description and Benefits. Please send resume and letter of interest here.

When The Beloved Community Moves to be Upstanders God Creates Bridges of Blessings. By Shelley Komrska, Member of The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming On September 22, three members of the […]

THRIVE Beloved Community by Rev. Dr. Deb Uchtman, Bethel-Murdoch Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.                                                                                                                        […]

EnVision the Beloved Community By Rev. Mike Hughes, Seaman United Presbyterian Church As the appointed time approached for Seaman United Presbyterian Church to dive into the “Envision” exercise of the […]

The Third Way of a Beloved Community: Part Two by Dr. Jonathan Sparks-Franklin, Director of Third Way Peace Fellowship and UKirk You have heard that it was said, “An eye […]

The Third Way of a Beloved Community: Part One by Dr. Jonathan Sparks-Franklin, Director of Third Way Peace Fellowship and UKirk You have heard that it was said, “An eye […]

When a Beloved Community Innovates . . . God Shows Up by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and […]

When a Beloved Community Changes… by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve […]

Beloved Community – A Prayer for D by Rev. Dr. Robert Anderson, Covenant-First The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as […]

The Beloved Community and the Blended Family by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.      Matthew […]

Confirming Beloved Community: What I learned in confirmation class this year. by Rev. Dr. Stephen Caine, Indian Hill I was never a big fan of the end of the year […]

Beloved Community GA Reflection by Zoë Goode, 225th General Assembly YAAd When I was first asked to be a Young Adult Advisory Delegate for the 225th General Assembly I had […]

God is Good Beloved Community! by Rev. Mary Hayes, Venice and Commissioner to the 225th GA Finally! As someone who grew up Presbyterian (where are my cradle to grave people […]

The Beloved Community by Kathy Martin, Ruling Elder and Commissioner to the 225th General Assembly The Beloved Community Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working […]

The Beloved Community by Commissioned Pastor (CP) John Robson, Presbytery of Cincinnati Commissioner to GA 225 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the […]

Rev. Abby King-Kaiser – Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice, Xavier University; Presbytery of Cincinnati Commissioner to GA 225 But God has put the body together, giving greater honor […]

The Beloved Community and My GA Committee – Part 1: Mental Health . . . by Rev. Abby King-Kaiser, Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice, Xavier University; Presbytery of […]

Beloved Community . . . Your Need Matters More . . . by Rev. Dr. Erwin Goedicke, Presbytery Stated Clerk Okay, I’ll admit right up front that I’m using this […]

Those Funeral Potatoes and The Beloved Community by Rev. Dr. Joshua Long, First Presbyterian of Harrison “There’s a Lot of Love Baked in Those Funeral Potatoes.” . “To everything, there is […]

Solitude and the Beloved Community by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter In these days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and all night He continued in prayer to God.  […]

Bo, Baptism, and the Beloved Community by Rev. Ross M. Reddick, Sycamore Presbyterian A few months ago, the Membership Committee at Sycamore Presbyterian was overjoyed. The stars had aligned, COVID […]

Becoming the Beloved Community by Rev. Dr. Jeff Colarossi, Westwood First In a recent sermon I used the word “marginalized,” referring to the story of the Ethiopian eunuch found in […]

Beloved Community in the Aftermath by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have […]

Beloved Community . . . Let Us All Be Like The Bees . . . By DawnMarie Otto Hayes, Director of Operations There is no better story to describe my […]

“The Beloved Community” . . . what does that mean? by Rev. Dr. Joshua Long, Harrison First Presbyterian Church We know what we would like it to mean.  We’d like […]

The Beloved Community – In And Of Itself by Rev. Dr. Ed Goode, Christ Church UCC Fort Thomas Yes, this is a brick.  Nothing fancy about it.  Just a brick […]

Listening for The Beloved Community by Rev. Kate Mauch, Crossroads Hospice and Trinity PC There are different flavors of silence. The silence of a sanctuary on a Tuesday afternoon is […]

We, The Body of the Beloved Community by Rev. Sharon Carter, Community of Faith In chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians he gives them a lovely metaphor for […]

Living the “Beloved Community” by BarbaraJean Havens, Eastern Area Coordinator How do we know we are living in a beloved community?  I have enough faith to believe and accept that […]

PYC Scholarships for Summer 2022 Are you going to the Montreat Youth Conference or Montreat Middle School Conference this summer? PYC has scholarships to assist you with your trips! Apply […]

Living Churches Update! With 30 congregations participating we have God-doings creating The Beloved Community! Read More

REMJN May Gathering Workshop Racial Equity and Multicultural Justice Network PRESENTSInter-Congregational Matthew 25 Networking and North Star Program Workshop May 10th prior to the Presbytery Gathering 4:30-5:45pmRegister through the Gathering […]

Ruling Elder Preaching Institute May 4 through June 15, 2022 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM A light dinner provided each week Syllabus Registration is Required Additional Information and Registration […]

Presbyterian Youth Council Wellness Retreat April 24, 2-5PM, Crestview PC Parents and Youth 6th Grade and Up Invited!  Promotional Flyer Full Event Description

Synod PW 2022 Gathering “Look! I’m doing a new thing, now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? I’m making a way in the desert, paths in the wilderness.” Isaiah […]

The Dance of the Trinity by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on […]

Coach K by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter The following is an excerpt from a recent Washington Post article by Barry Svrluga on the retirement of Coach K from the Duke […]

The Beloved Community Found in Other Places by Rev. Terry Webster, Richwood Presbyterian In January of 2018, my wife, Rev. Marsha Webster, was diagnosed with cancer. Upon talking to her […]

Finding the Beloved Community in the Mountains of North Carolina by Douglas Duckett, Trustees President Knox Presbyterian Church, together with Third and Montgomery Presbyterian Churches, sends a large group of […]

Beloved Community Within The Bounds by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Isn’t “Presby-speak” fun?  “Within the bounds” means something that happens inside the boundaries of the Presbytery of Cincinnati (or any […]

Beloved Community Beyond the Bounds by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter This past weekend I was honored to attend the Gathering of the Presbyteries of Mid-Kentucky, Transylvania, and Western Kentucky (since […]

Lean In by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.     – 1 John 4:11 Jentezen Franklin, pastor of the […]

The Beloved Community as a Peacemaking Tool by Rev. Michael Brazelle, Mowrystown PC The first time I gave community any serious thought was after I attended a little workshop on […]

Everyone wants to be loved, right? by Rev. Stacey Midge, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian So many of our songs, movies, plays, tv shows, books, television ads are, at their core, about […]

Beloved Community in Our College Students by Rev. David Annett, Cranston Memorial At the beginning of January, I was lucky enough to accompany seven of the Presbytery’s College-aged students to the […]

November 2021 Gathering Minutes and Highlights

The Beloved Community by Rev. Ross Reddick, Sycamore Monday, January 17th, our country honored the legacy and the courageous witness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King held many […]

The Beloved Community: Extraordinary! by Rev. Dr. Erwin Goedicke, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Cincinnati There’s something we need to claim about ourselves.  We, the Church – in all […]

Origins by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Origins “…the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the Beloved Community. It is this type of spirit […]

The Beloved Community by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern […]

Letting Go of That Trusty Security Blanket by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter My absolute favorite Christmas cartoon is “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. And my absolute favorite scene is, of course, […]

The Day I Touched A Manger by Rev. Dr. Bonnie Canizaro It was a glowing day in late September when the terrible loss from the tragedy and sorrow of the […]

The Same Starry Sky by Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel via his site holyencounter.net As I ventured outside early Monday evening, I soon spotted the beautiful crescent moon in the southwestern […]

Waiting for that “No-Tricks-Up-the-Sleeve” Kind of LOVE by Elder DawnMarie Hayes, Heritage and Rev. Mary Hayes, Venice I feel frozen in a place of longing and tested faith. “How much […]

Moving from Darkness to Light by Elder Michael J. Adee, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church There is no other time like the season of Advent. This is a time of anticipation […]

Transforming Church Conflict brought to you by Convergence Conflict is inevitable Conflict is an inevitable part of human community. People are complicated, and as we relate to one another, we […]

Sustaining the Preaching Life brought to you by Princeton Theological Seminary Sustaining the Preaching Life (S.T.P.L.) is a program that supports community for pastors through small groups for a period […]

Pastor Renewal Congregations! Does your Pastor need a time of Renewal? Lilly Endowment posted info regarding its pastor renewal programs. Article and National program

12/26 Worship Service for Streaming or Download! The 12/26 worship service that the Michigan Black Presbyterian Caucus and the Synod are offering will be available on the Synod website for […]

Synod of the Covenant Announces Matthew 25 Grant Winners! The Synod of the Covenant is delighted to announce that it has awarded $50,000 in grants to eleven congregations and ministries […]

On Calls and Meringues by Rev. Rebekah Nolt, Pastoral Resident – Mt. Auburn P.C. I have always loved the season of Advent.  The smells of fresh greenery, dried oranges, baked […]

Two Presbytery Missions receive the Synod of the Covenant Matthew 25 Grant! Pleasant Plain Run received $5000 for their Non-Food Pantry Winton Hills Community received $5000 for their Weekly Community […]

Come to Bethlehem and Be Nourished Advent’s Hunger Gives Way to Christmas’ Fulfillment By Donna Frischknecht Jackson via Presbyterians Today I was hopeful at the start of 2021. Vaccines for […]

Root Bound by Rev. Brad Sheppard The onset of cold weather meant it was time to bring the potted succulent plants indoors. With cats around the house potted plants rarely […]

On My Heart by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that […]

“What Are You Willing To Gain?” by Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel PC The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in […]

ReVision by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter ReVision And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”                                                                                                      Habakkuk […]

FOCUS: PALESTINE Thursday, 28th October, 3-5 PM CEST THE WORLD COMMUNION OF REFORMED CHURCHES INVITES YOU TO THE LAUNCH OF: FOCUS: PALESTINE

GOD LOVES YOU! by Carol Buckhout, Vice-Moderator of the Presbytery The other evening as the canine member of our household and I were taking our regular walk, I slowed down […]

SDOP to host forum on church and community relationship building October 29th @ 4:00 PM – Register Churches can gain insight on how to form partnerships to fight poverty by […]

Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully The Eigth Installment Register Here for the Monthly Resource

Coming Alive In Christ: Training for Ruling Elders and Deacons based on the Constitutional Questions. The resource’s purpose is to provide teaching elders and other congregation leaders with content to […]

Year of Leader Formation: Investing in Ruling Elders and Deacons Resources and Information Here Christians are in a continuous process of growth in relationship with God, self, and each other. […]

Synod Preaching Webinars Synod of the Covenant provides opportunities to train and strengthen preachers. All Past Trainings Are Located On The Main Page. NEXT TRAINING: November 3rd “The Peoples’ Sermon: […]

One Hopeful Fund Critical Missions created and managed by churches within our Presbytery depend on OHF for operating expenses.Please consider giving to this pertinent Presbytery Mission.Your Generosity is GREATLY Appreciated! […]

Per Capita and the “Joy” of Statistics In just 2 months, “annual statistical reporting season” begins for session clerks. It’s typically not one of a clerk’s greatest joys! But, it is important […]

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225th General Assembly June 18 – July 9, 2022 Information and Registration

I AM TAKING IT SLOW TODAY by Rev. Brad Sheppard, via his site holyencounter.net/ I take in the morning air in darknesswhile the moon is high overheadand all is quiet […]

What is a Pastor? by Rev. Dr. Edward Goode via his site Imago Scriptura I don’t know how long ago it was, but one of my pastors growing up, Rev. […]

Digital Communications Every Church Should Know and Do presented by Peggy Friedhoff October 21 and 28, via Zoom at 5:30PM 10/21 – OVERVIEW OF ONLINE DIGITIAL OPTIONS: Today’s website capabilities […]

The Season for Pruning by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter “The purpose of pruning is to improve the roses, not to harm the bush.” ~ Florence Liteaux I love the seasons, […]

Surely as the Sun by Rev. Brad Sheppard, via his site Holy Encounter rising in the eastthe sun seems reluctantbashfully hidden within the morning clouds slow to wakenot in a […]

Leaderwise Boundaries Training November 9 and 10, 2021, 10:00am – 12:30 pm Eastern each day. Registration Deadline 10/27/21 This is the last opportunity to complete this REQUIRED training in 2021. […]

Hosted by the Racial Equity and Multicultural Justice Force Additonal Information or Questions please contact Bill Bogdan, DawnMarie Hayes, or Lisa Allgood

If You Don’t Believe Me – Believe Jan (Again) Introduction by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter This blog was authored by the Reverend Dr. Jan Edmiston, General Presbyter for the Presbytery […]

Meet One of Our Newest Pastors – Rev. Mary Hayes by DawnMarie Hayes, Presbytery Church Life Pastor Mary is a life-long Presbytery of Cincinnati disciple.  Her father grew up going […]

God Loves a Cheerful Giver – and Receiver by Carol Buckhout, Presbytery Vice Moderator “. . .for God loves a cheerful giver.” “You see, when a cheerful giver is matched […]

Work in the Wild by Rev. Brad Sheppard via his site Holy Encounter As a kid I picked blackberries with my mother and grandmother on hot Southern summer days. The […]

Scars . . . Be Kind by Rev. Dr. Ed Goode via his site Imago Scriptura My amazing wife has created a wonderful pollinator garden on the side of our […]

If You Don’t Believe Me – Believe Jan by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter This blog was authored by the Reverend Dr. Jan Edmiston, General Presbyter for the Presbytery of Charlotte, […]

A Loving Reminder that You Are Not That Important Note: I’m writing this mostly to those with pastoral responsibility, but translate to whatever vocation fills your days. We all need […]

End of Sidewalk by Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, via his site Imago Scriptura In the few weeks that I have been in Colorado, I have driven past this sign many […]

To the Seventh Generation by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.   ~ Proverbs 19:21 How does […]

Tuesday Morning Treasures by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett, Crescent Springs P.C. I am a big fan of the store Tuesday Morning. If you’ve never been in one, it’s one of […]

“The Danger of a Single Story” A reflection by Rev. Abby King Kaiser All of us do it. Our kid walks up to us and opens their mouth and we […]

Our Country by Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, via his site Imago Scriptura Our Country In worship today, I shared about the Sacred Summer gift of Justice (link here).  I shared […]

Natty O. by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Dr. Nathan O. Hatch became President of Wake Forest University in 2005.  In his inaugural address to the Trustees and the University body, […]

Back in the Game by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter A few weeks ago I went to the final soccer game of the year for my “little buddy” – the 6-year […]

Persistence, Adventures, and Clark the Cicada by Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, courtesy of his site Imago Scriptura Ok – let’s talk cicadas.  I was driving to the church yesterday morning […]

The beauty was ALL OF IT. The beauty was ALL AROUND.

Seeds and Sight by Rev. Brad Sheppard, Immanuel Presbyterian Church Holy Encounter – Finding God in the Every Day seems odd where seeds sproutamidst broken bits of concretein the leaf […]

The 2×4 and the Feather by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter A 2×4 and a feather walk into a… oh, wait, no, that’s not it… A very good friend recently made […]

So – Now What? by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Yes, our states and the CDC have more or less removed mandates for masks. It’s not as much a cause for […]

Changes by Rev. Kate Mauch, Director of Care, Sycamore Presbyterian Church The other morning, I got an email from the church that sponsored me all through seminary and the ordination […]

Planning Calendars for 2021-2022 We will put in an order for the Presbytery! $10 per calendar.Order your calendars by June 15, 2021.Please mail checks to DawnMarie at the Presbytery office […]

The Seasons of a Witness by Lisa Allgood, Executive Presbyter Last year, the Springdale Presbyterian Church closed with a Zoom final service.  It of course wasn’t the way we wanted […]

Needed! GA Commissioners! The Presbytery is now accepting applications for commissioners to the 2022 General Assembly. Available positions: 2 Ruling Elders (one female/one male) 2 Teaching Elders (one female/one male) […]

The Winds of Change by Reverend Dr. Chip Hardwick, Synod of the Covenant borrowed from Presbyterian Today May-June 2021 – “How Open is Your Congregation to the Winds of Change?” […]

How Do You Feel About The Death Penalty? I’d like to tell you my story. I’d never given much thought to the death penalty until October 2009. Our church formed […]

Jim Davis was one of the best resident/fellows I have had the pleasure to work with. We worked in a public hospital where we saw many who were underserved. One […]

Impose or Submit by Rev. Dr. Erwin Goedicke, written March 5, 2021 A number of years ago, I had a vision – an actual dream from which I awoke with […]

It was the moment my great niece and I were playing checkers with a set that had “white” and “black” pieces.

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month, 7pm, to study together the 2020-2021 Horizons Bible Study.

Advent Week 1 Services posted.

The Presbytery of Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that we have received a grant from Lilly Endowment to help establish the Living Churches Initiative under our newly formed Presbytery of Cincinnati Center for […]