Connect Committee
Purpose
The purpose of Connect is to grow the relational strength and trust among congregations, ensure healthy ongoing communications in the presbytery, and witness the unity and diversity of God’s people.
BTF Grant Application
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All the BTF grants received by April 15 will be forwarded to the Connect Committee. The Connect Committee will evaluate the grants and recommend them to the General Council for final decision. After the GC’s final decision in early May, each group will be contacted about their award or, if there is no award, suggestions on how to make a more competitive proposal next time. We strive to have the awards at the June presbytery meeting.
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Mission PresbyteREADS
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Read a good book lately?
We have, and we’re inviting everyone in Mission Presbytery to join the conversation this spring for our very first PresbyteREADS!
The book we’re inviting you to read is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, where stories are told, friendships are born, and lives are changed.
How will PresbyteREADS work?
Purchase or check out a copy of the book from your library. Read the book on your own, savoring the beautifully written words, getting to know each character better and better as the powerful story unfolds. Then sometime after Easter, connect with others via Zoom, in-person regional gatherings, and MORE, to share your experience, insights, and inspiration!
If you fill out THIS FORM, you will be notified by email when the gathering details are available.
Regional Grant Application
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The Connect Committee of Mission Presbytery is excited to offer a $1000 grant to each region in the Presbytery. The grant money is available on a first come first serve basis. The only requirements for the grant are that it be used for a gathering that fosters connection and fellowship among congregations in the region and that everyone in the region is invited (e.g., it cannot be a youth-only event).
To claim the grant for your region, fill out THIS FORM. A member of the Connect Committee will respond to let you know if your proposal meets the requirements and if the grant is still available for your region.
Currently, the grants for all regions are available for 2026.