Updated: February 4, 2010 at 8:22 p.m.
Our Identity:
The Presbytery of Donegal is a regional gathering of Presbyterian Churches from the Reformed tradition. The Presbytery of Donegal takes seriously its calling to love our neighbors and to befriend all by living this out through encouraging healthy relationships and process at all levels and by our continual commitment to local, national and world mission opportunities.
Mission
Together we are an expression of the body of Christ, working to bring the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed in our community, presbytery and around the world.
Ensemble nous sommes une expression du corps du Christ, travaillant pour apporter la bonne nouvelle de Jésus-Christ en Parole et en oeuvre dans notre communauté, dans notre presbytère, et dans le monde entier. (French)
Nu waliwajjin Kritosit dhaqna toko, sagalee misiraacho Yesus Kristos saba naanoo jirant biya lafaa hundumaats himuuif hojjii dhaan agarsifna. (Oromoo)
Nostros somos una expresion del cuerpo de Cristo, trabajamos pora llevar las buenas nuevas de Jesus Cristo para la comunidad, presbyterio y alrededor del mundo (Spanish)
Sisi kwa pamoja tu kielelezo cha Mwili wa Kristo, tukitoa huduma ya kueneza Habari Njema ya Yesu Kristo kwa maneno na kwa vitendo jumuiyani mwetu, Purebisitarini, na duniani kote (Swahili)
Core Values
Education, Hospitality, Passionate spirituality, Integrity, Reformed orthodoxy, Grace, Mission, Transformation, History, Evangelism, Humility
Our Vision
Donegal Presbytery is united through faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates God's love to each other, the community, and the world
Our Goals / Priorities
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Build healthy, vibrant congregations
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Provide leadership development for lay members and ministers
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Promote evangelism and new church development
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Engage in outreach to the world with ministries of compassion
Also - Check out the new Presbyterian Leadership link! Stay informed and up to date!
Check out the new Presbytery of Donegal brochure! http://www.donegalpby.com/presbybrochure2010.pdf
PRESBYTERY ACTIVITIES
- Applications for Church Vitalization resources from the Presbytery of Donegal are now being received.
For a scholarship application
click here. For an application click here. The funding request should be grounded in the following goals.
- The renewal of a church and its ministry both through spiritual and/or missional outreach. An attempt to increase the church's effectiveness in reaching the community with the love of Jesus Christ. For a document of suggested initiatives click here
- For additional information contact Nan Best 717-515-7769.
- DONEGAL PRESBYTERY'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MTHATHA PRESBYTERY IN SOUTH AFRICA - View 6 minute partnership video by clicking here (be patient - loads slowly)
- Put a face on a mission experience by partnering with a sister church in Mthatha. Join the growing number of churches joining the Mthatha, South Africa Partnership Congregational Connection Program.
- For an application form click: [pdf format]
- DONEGAL PRESBYTERY'S MISSION AND HUNGER PROJECT - is changing. Stay tuned for details.
- "The Steps Toward Peace" team is still willing to and interested in speaking to churches. For a flyer click [pdf format]
- The team will interpret their trip. To contact them for available presentation dates email Mrs. Leah Johson: leahjohnson3@verizon.net or Rev. Charlie Gross: cwgross@gmail.com
- To learn how to record your Sermons, Lessons, Workshops for iPod users read the "how to" article by Charlie Gross. To view click: [PDF version] Scroll down to: From the Resource Center for some examples to check out.
News from the New Church Development Division - - Forms for churches to use to indicate their covenants of support for La Iglesia Presbyteriana Hispana de Toughkenamon [PDF format]
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THE RESOURCE CENTER
- AVAILABLE ALL OUR RESOURCES ONLINE! To access these materials click here
- Resource Center Newsletter available Online. To see the January 2010 issue click here
- Be sure to visit our RESOURCE CENTER page: click here
click here
- Includes back issues of the Resource Center Newsletter Information on how to listen to podcasts using iTUNES,
- And much, much more.
- NEW Social Networking tools!
- DONEGAL DIALOGUE
- for back issues click here
- THE DONEGAL PRESBYTERY eNEWS
- For the Dec 31st eNews Click here
- For the Dec 17th eNews Click here
- For the Dec 3rd eNews Click here
- For back issues click here
- To receive the bi-weekly eNews by email, add your email address below and click Go!
Guidelines to Hosting Presbytery
The Presbytery office is trying to maintain complete church files, so please
bring a copy of your annual report along to the January or March meeting.
There will be a collection point for them. Also, there will be a reward
for those bringing their reports - see Nan Best to receive your reward!
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 - Paoli Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday, April 18, 2010 - Doe Run Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. Date & Time Changed
- Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church, Phoenixville at 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - Camp Donegal at 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - Highland Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.
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