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Hope Presbytery met August 24th at Springfield C.P.Church. Rev.Mike Wilkinson Moderator of the 191st General Assembly was welcomed by Presbytery & gave the devotional. Rev. Paul Hancock was elected Moderator of Presbytery. Rev. Terry Herston Stated Clerk pro tem, was elected to complete the term of deceased Stated Clerk Mrs. Dianne Vandiver. A Plaque honoring […]

On advice of legal council, West Tennessee Presbytery will continue as Cornerstone Presbytery. Presbytery met at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 1, 2022, in order to officially rename the presbytery, adopt new bylaws, and elect new officers. The Communications Ministry Team has been informed that the Reverend Jimmy Latimer was elected […]

A commission of the Synod of Great Rivers met at Medina Cumberland Presbyterian Church in order to constitute the new tentitively named Presbytery of the Midsouth. Commission chair, the Reverend Don McCurley (West Tennessee Presbytery) asked the questions of the body, delivered the charge, and declared the new presbytery to be constituted. After prayer, the […]

West Tennessee Presbytery met for their regularly scheduled fall meeting at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 1, 2022. Elder Mark Maddox (Dresden CPC) was elected moderator and the Reverend Linda Glenn (Medina CPC) was elected vice moderator. The Reverend Dianne White was released to Trinity Presbytery. The Reverends Samantha and Victor […]

The Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of the late Dr. Jerry Wilcoxson during Bethel’s homecoming week. Homecoming is a time for Wildcats from all over to come back home and celebrate years of students, faith, education, and community. During Dr. Wilcoxson’s time at Bethel, he served as the Athletic Director, Coach, and […]

Coach Ryne Potts and the Bethel University In-Line Hockey team are preparing for another great season. The Roller Cats are recognized nationwide as one of the best programs in the country. The Cats open their season November 4th in St. Louis. Coach Potts is also pleased to have home games scheduled November 18, 19 and […]

A Day in the Park The annual “Day in the Park” will take place Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Gather for a day of worship, fellowship, and fun at the Cumberland Presbyterian Birthplace Shrine in Montgomery Bell State Park. We will start at 10:00 am. Historical Foundation reenactors will be on site. Worship will start around […]

Rev. Kristi Lounsbury: Earlier this morning (9/29/2022) I was able to be in touch with Teresita Matos-Post, Executive Director of Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry in Wimauma, FL. She stated that she and her family are doing fine in Lakeland, FL. They have been without power, however no other major issues at this time. She also […]

Choctaw Presbytery met at McGee Chapel, Broken Bow, OK on September 24, 2023. The outgoing moderator was Tony Ward, an elder (McGee Chapel). Elder Ronald Lewis was elected the new moderator. Elder Jimmy Scott, vice moderator. Vice Moderator, Rev. Joe Butler brought greetings on behalf of the General Assembly and provided the sermon during the worship service by […]

Moderator: Rev. Ron McMillan (West Tennessee Presbytery) Vice Moderator: Rev. Corey Cummings (West Tennessee Presbytery) Received, discussed at length, editorially changed, amended, and adopted the report of the Committee to Divide West Tennessee Presbytery.   Elected the following commission to organize Presbytery of the Midsouth on October 1, 2022 in Medina, Tennessee: Lana Moore (Missouri […]