Ministry and Mission

The Eastern Area Churches of the Presbytery of Cincinnati include: Batavia, Cherry Fork, Cranston Memorial, Georgetown, Hillsboro. Morwrystown, Red Oak, Seaman, West Union, Williamsburg and Winchester.

Mission:

“To joyfully worship and witness for Jesus Christ in our unique congregations and communities through shared Ministry and Mission.”

Our work includes sharing leadership and resources to support congregations in their programming, to expand the mission and witness of the Church throughout the Eastern Area, to be an advocate and communication link for the churches to the Presbytery of Cincinnati and other judicatories, to assist churches in leader training, and to encourage one another through prayer, worship and witness.

Leadership Team:

Moderator: Sue Fulton

Vice Moderator/Treasurer: Mike Hughes

Past Moderator: Norine Behm

Secretary: Linda Watson

Members-at-Large: Mike Brazell, John Martin, Rev. David Choate, Ruth Dunn

Coordinator: CP Barbara Jean Havens

Meetings:

Third Monday, every other month, at 7PM, location rotates amongst the EAC churches

Steering Team: Third Wednesday, 10 AM, at Mowrystown PC

Yearly Events:

    • Joint Ash Wednesday Service

    • June Carry-In Picnic and Election of Officers

    • September CROP Walk, at Adams Lake

The Indiana Council of the Presbytery of Cincinnati include: Aurora First, Beecher, Cleves, Hopewell, and Providence.

Purpose:

To create opportunities for connection, education, and support for the greater ministry and mission of the southwest Ohio and southeastern Indiana churches.

To empower each of the congregations toward fulfilling the great ends of the Church, preserving the reformed principles of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and its constitution. We do this through prayerfully opening ourselves to the Holy Spirit performing unique, exciting, and powerful wonders in our midst.  We are the Body of Christ seeking to bear witness to His redeeming love through lives lived together.

Mission:

IC’s work includes sharing leadership and resources to support congregations in their programming,

to expand the mission and witness of IC member churches,

to be an advocate and communication link for the churches to the Presbytery of Cincinnati and other judicatories,

to assist churches in leader training, and to encourage one another through prayer, worship and witness.

Steering Committee:

The work of the Indiana Council is facilitated by the pastors and lay leaders of the member churches.

Meetings:

As needed.

Purpose:

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ,
Empowered by the Holy Spirit,
we commit ourselves:
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,
To support the mission of the church worldwide,
To work for justice and peace,
To build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witness to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Resources:

Horizons Magazine

Horizons Bible Study

Membership:

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Cincinnati includes all women who are members of the PC(USA).

Interested members from local churches are invited to participate in three Gatherings annually: Spring, Summer, and Advent.

History:

Presbyterian Women traces its heritage back 200 years to a time when women had more limited opportunity for involvement in church leadership roles.  Women were very interested in sharing the gospel of Jesus and they began supporting the mission efforts of the denomination with prayer, finances, and their handiwork abilities.

Today, women enjoy many leadership roles in the Presbyterian Church (USA), but they still look forward to sharing quality time with their sisters in Christ.  The Purpose (above) was adopted 30+ years ago when the current Presbyterian Women organization was formed from two predecessor organizations.

Details:

Part of the Presbytery budget funded by the shared mission giving of our congregations.

Restricted funds to support the mission and ministry passions of our congregations and individual members who apply for them. In this way, the congregations partner and collaborate to support missional activities work that are established and growing, as well as innovative mission work in the areas of evangelism, justice, and poverty.

Grants:

Congregation – host an event

Individual (or groups) – attend an event

Applications for both are reviewed by a small team. Applications for funding over $5000 must be approved by Council.

Impact:

Awards more than $90,000 annually to support:

  • youth ministries,
  • adult ministries,
  • urban ministries,
  • food and non-food pantries,
  • mission trips
  • educational events.

Mission Pledge Commitment Form