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Proposed Presbytery Restructuring

The Governance Task Force presented the proposed presbytery restructuring at the
April 29 assembly. Over the next several weeks, the task force will address the
questions, concerns, and requests for additional information that were raised during
our table conversations.
Watch this message from the Rev. Dr. Frosty Krummel, a member of the Governance Task Force, on the challenges of change.
Read this message from Rev. Kathy Mitchell as she reflects on the “why” of the proposed restructuring.
In-person Regional Gatherings
- Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 am, Peoria, Westminster PC, 1420 W Moss Ave, Peoria, IL
- Thursday, July 17, 2:00 pm, Aledo, College Avenue PC, 501 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231
- Sunday, July 27, 2:00 pm, Springfield, Third PC, 1030 N 7th St, Springfield, IL 62702
- Wednesday, July 30, 10:00 am, Monmouth, Faith United PC, 200 S 8th St, Monmouth, IL 61462
Send any questions about the restructuring to: [email protected]
Timeline
April 29, 2025: Presentation of proposed restructuring to the Assembly for first reading
May-June 2025: Governance Task Force hosts Zoom conversations, regional gatherings about plan
July 2025: Governance Task Force reviews suggestions, addresses concerns, revises plan
August 19, 2025: Second reading. Assembly votes on proposal
Sept-Oct, 2025: Nominating Committee seeks individuals to serve in the new structure
November 1, 2025: Assembly votes on slate of nominees
January 1, 2026: Presbytery begins living into the new structure
Zoom Check-in for Pastors
Pastors are invited to the monthly Zoom check-in for conversation, fellowship, and support.
Thursday, August 31, 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 31, 12:00 pm
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Midwest Call Finder

The Midwest Call Finder site is live! Thanks to the Synod of Lincoln Trails, all congregations in
the presbytery have this new 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 to use Midwest Call Finder. Your per capita dollars have made this possible.
Check out the website here: https://midwestcallfinder.org
To submit an opening, use this link: https://midwestcallfinder.org/submit-a-position
the presbytery have this new 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 to use Midwest Call Finder. Your per capita dollars have made this possible.
Check out the website here: https://midwestcallfinder.org
To submit an opening, use this link: https://midwestcallfinder.org/submit-a-position
2025 Presbytery Assembly Dates
Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 am, First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg, in-person only
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 am, First Federated Church, Peoria, in-person with online option
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 am, First Federated Church, Peoria, in-person with online option
Presbytery Calendar
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