Events

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND EVENTS

Churches in Beaver-Butler Presbytery invite you to join them for Holy Week services and events. With some churches unable to hold services throughout the week, let’s join together to observe Christ’s journey toward Easter. A list of services and events is available as a flyer to download and share.

The list will be undated periodically.

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IPLF WORKSHOPS FOR PASTORS AND RULING ELDERS

The elective workshop that are a part of the Inter-Presbytery Leadership Formation (IPLF) Program are also available to pastors and ruling elders for service within their own congregations.

All workshops are free and will be offered by Zoom and in-person at Redstone Presbytery Center, 1004 Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. For workshop descriptions, download the workshop flyer. To register contact Bobbie Shaffor at Redstone Presbytery 724-837-6737 or secretary@redstonepresbytery.org. 

Spring 2024 Workshops

Death, Grief and Pastoral Care 
Saturday, March 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 

Scripture Study with Different Methods 
Saturday, April 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 

Preaching Laboratory 
Saturday, May 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Download the Workshop Flyer…

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S SPRING GATHERING

Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon

Lunch following

Camp Run Church
489 Church Road, Harmony

Meals on Wheels (Zelienople), a mission project supported by Camp Run Church, will be highlighted. Pat Vagias will speak on CEED (Christian East African & Equatorial Development Trust), a mission project supported by North Sewickley Church.

Donation of $10 for Lunch

All are invited to this gathering.

Reservations are appreciated by Monday, April 8 by calling 724-758-2053 or emailing cpcnew2@aol.com.

Download and post flyer…

SPRING RETREAT FOR PASTORS AND CPs

The Power of Story

Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m.—Wednesday, May 22, 1 p.m.

Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2067 Evergreen Rd, Pulaski, PA 16143 

Byron Borger, Keynote Speaker

Encouraging Churches to Flourish Unit of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery is offering this retreat in conjunction with Shenango Presbytery. This beautiful setting will offer time for quiet reflection, meaningful worship, and fellowship with colleagues. Plus, keynote speaker, Byron Borger from Hearts and Minds Bookstore will offer insights on the importance of story in our ministries.

Cost of $55 includes overnight lodging and meals. Commuter cost is $40 

Watch a video to learn more…

To register, simply fill out the form and return it with your payment to the Presbytery office—P.O. Box 279, Zelienople, PA 16063. Registration deadline is Friday, May 3.

Download flyer and form…

MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE

Monday-Friday, June 24-28

9 a.m.-5 p.m. (except Friday–9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Zoom session presented on the Central Time Zone.

Cranberry Community United Church
2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp., PA

Presented by Lombard Mennonite Peace Center

Hosted by Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church

This 5-day event is designed to equip church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. It also includes a component on congregational mediation and consultation, placed within the context of family systems theory. Although focused primarily on the church setting, the skills learned are directly transferable to other settings, including the business and academic worlds.

Download the brochure…

Learn more and register…

WEE KIRK CONFERENCE

Monday-Wednesday, October 14-16

Laurelville Mennonite Church Center
Mt. Pleasant, PA

Hosted by Redstone Presbytery

The purpose of the Wee Kirk Conference is to inspire, equip, motivate, and encourage small churches and to provide rest and refreshment for the clergy and lay Leaders of those churches.

Scholarships are available through Beaver-Butler Presbytery.

For this year’s brochure, a listing of all the seminars/workshops, leaders, and the schedule, visit the conference website.

Learn more and register…

Access scholarship application…