Presbytery of Great Rivers
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Welcome to the Presbytery of Great Rivers
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We are a "mid-Council" of the PC(USA), serving 8,600+ members (2023) from 82 congregations in the central and west-central region of Illinois, and is 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.
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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
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​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  
We no longer post the pulpit supply list online because of the potential for email addresses to be misused.  Email us to request a copy or view the guidelines below.
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
2026 Covenant Agreement       ​Revised January 2026
Covenant Agreement
​Manual of Operations PGR Bylaws      ​Revised January 2026
PGR Bylaws

Presbytery Calendar​

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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. 

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​​3601 N. Sheridan Rd, Peoria, Illinois 61604
Office: 309-683-6980
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webmaster: [email protected]
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff and Leadership
    • Our Congregations
    • E-Newsletter
    • Contact Us
  • Assembly Meetings
  • Commissions & Committees
    • Operations Commission
    • Commission on Congregational Life
    • Commission on Pastoral Leadership
    • Commission on Transitions
    • Nominating Committee
    • Committee on Accessibility, Representation, and Equity
    • Mission Commission
    • Bills and Overtures Committee
    • Permanent Judicial Commission
    • Leadership Council
    • Committee on Preparation for Ministry
  • Clerk's Corner
  • Events and Trainings
  • Ministry Partners
  • Directory
  • Forms
  • Camps
  • Board of Pensions
  • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
  • Presbyterian Women
  • Synod of Lincoln Trails