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by Courtney Ellis Can experiencing art help guide us toward healing? Anyone who’s felt their soul settle while wandering through a gallery, enjoyed the release of throwing a pot, or sketched out a sermon might give a resounding, “Yes!” In 2022 Beth Otterbein, a...

Past GA Commissioners encourage you to apply to serve as a commissioner to the 226th General Assembly, June 25 – July 4, 2024 online and in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here, in their own words, are their reflections on the experience, the workload, and the impact on them...

Vanessa Bates, CRE, is offering free Training in Church Administration to all pastors and other church leaders as part of her D. Min project. Vanessa holds both a BA in Business and an MBA, owns a business, and serves on the staff of Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church...

by Tom Cramer On the evening of July 5, PLR’s Consultant for New Worshiping Communities and Church Revitalization, Alfredo Delgado, gathered the leaders of our New Worshiping Communities for a joyous celebration of their ministries. Each leader shared a “God-sighting”...

It’s time to elect commissioners to the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The hybrid assembly will begin with online committee work June 25-29, then meet in person for plenary sessions June 30-July 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Los Ranchos will...

by Courtney Ellis In the 1980s, the Presbytery of Los Ranchos hosted Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity. Many at the meeting found their imaginations sparked by his vision for helping to build homes for those who needed them most. Soon after, Jim...

Planning Ahead for Worship in 2023-2024 with Dr. Marcia McFee - Free to You The Presbytery of Los Ranchos is pleased to offer you the chance to participate in Dr. Marcia McFee’s August 13-16, live stream worship planning retreat at no cost. Our participation gives you...

By Susan Thornton The June 1st presbytery gathering was held at Shepherd’s Grove Presbyterian Church. The day began with a very well attended workshop led by Dr. Marcia McFee. Drawing on her experience in the world of dance and musical theater and also on her studies...

Led by Josh Wierenga from Clearpath & Square Church Sites About the workshop: Join us on July 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM for this one-hour crash course. Josh will unpack the best practices and strategies behind successful church websites. We’ll talk about the pros and...