​Welcome to the Presbytery of Great Rivers
We are a "mid-Council" of the PC(USA), serving 8600+ members (2023)
​from 81 congregations in the central and west-central region of Illinois,
and home to the "great" Mississippi and Illinois rivers.  We have every kind
of community: urban, suburban, small town, and rural, stretching from
as far north as Rock Island and East Moline to as far south as Carrolton
and Carlinville, from as far west as Warsaw and Quincy to LeRoy and
Chenoa in the east.  Great Rivers is one of 5 presbyteries in Illinois and
one of 8 presbyteries in the Synod of Lincoln Trails.​

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New for 2026

Recent Updates

2026 Per Capita: $39 per member 
(GA $11.26, Synod $3.81, PGR $23.93) 
​This money supports the ministries of our Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly.  Churches are assessed this apportionment for each active member of their congregation.  The work of the PGR staff is supported by per capita giving.  Each church's per capita is based on the final membership reported on December 31, 2024.​

2026 Remittance Form

Per Capita FAQs

2026 Church Wide Mission Pledge Form

​2026 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
Beginning January 1, 2026, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck will be:

• ​72.5 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations​ ​

​Changes to Compensation
Minimum Salary (+2.5% increase from 2025)  
  Level 1 - less than 4 years experience            51,826
  Level 2- 2-4 or more years experience           55,801
  Full-time CRE minimum                                    41,459

Pulpit Supply  
The Pulpit Supply list is now password-protected.  
​Email us to request the password.

pulpit supply guidelines

Real Estate Lease Template        ​Revised February 2026

Real Estate Lease Template

Mission Commission Grant Application       ​Revised January 2026

Mission Commission Grant Application

​Manual of Operations PGR Bylaws      ​Revised January 2026

PGR Bylaws

Presbytery Calendar​

Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Great Rivers
   ​First Presbyterian Church of Macomb
April 25, 2026    ​

The Midwest Call Finder site is live!  Thanks to the Synod of Lincoln Trails, all congregations in the presbytery have this tool at their disposal when they are seeking pastors, musicians, youth directors, Christian educators, administrative assistants, custodians, and other church staff.  Likewise, pastors and other church professionals can access this website to learn about available positions in our region.  There is no fee for this service.  Your per capita dollars have made this possible.