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Presbytery Assembly 
April 29, 2025 
​​First Presbyterian Church
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Elmwood, in-person with online option
              

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Videos from the April Assembly
Thanksgiving for Sunbeam
Sermon Rev. Elissa Bailey
Lead Presbyter's Report
Highlights from the April Assembly 
  • Were led in prayer by Rev. Kay Daniel (Chatham PC) for the community of Chatham, as it grieves the death of four children and the injury of several others in a tragic accident
  • Welcomed Sarah Koplinski, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Blackburn College, who shared with us about the school’s unique programs
  • Engaged in table conversations about the presbytery restructuring proposal from the Governance Task Force
  • Celebrated the 190-year ministry of Aledo Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church, heard the final report of the Administrative Commission that has worked to dissolve the church, and dismissed the AC with gratitude
  • Voted to enroll Jamie R. Kaiser as an inquirer under care of the Presbytery
  • Elected Rev. Tim Snart (retired) to serve a 2-year term on the Committee on Ministry
  • Voted in support of all the proposed amendments from the 2024 General Assembly
  • Heard from Siobhan Warren about the Messy Church ministry at Jacksonville First and its transformative impact on the families that are participating
  • Worshiped God together and celebrated the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
  • Shared fellowship and a meal

Thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood for their gracious hospitality.

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 Presbytery of Great Rivers
 2025 Assembly Dates


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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
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