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The Synod Assembly met at the Heartland Conference and Retreat Center in Parkville Missouri on March 27 and 28. In addition to business of the Synod, PCUSA co-Moderator the Rev. Cecelia Armstrong, joined us and gave a message based on Luke 6:27-38 titled "What did Jesus Say". More information about the business of the Synod will be at the April 28 Presbytery Meeting at Hutchinson. Our commissioners, Nam Choi, Presbytery Executive Christina Berry, Melissa Krabbe, PCUSA co-mode

Doris Evans Associate Executive Presbyter Greetings! I am traveling West these days in the Presbytery and I have found a love for the many different sights in our churches. I have always been intrigued by stained glass and the artifacts we have and the meaning they have in our buildings. The pictures below are from the sanctuary at Leoti Presbyterian Church. And while taking this picture, I was reminded about the rooster that crowed with Peter’s denial. I also visited Tribune

Catherine Neelly Burton Mission and Ministry Connector Dear Presbytery of Southern Kansas, Churches are part of communities. You know this. Your churches are part of neighborhoods and towns. You partner with other churches, ministry organizations, and community organizations. I see this again and again in my work. Some of our presbytery churches give out food, or sell affordable clothes, or provide transportation. Other churches give space or partner with schools. There is no

Christina Berry Executive Presbyter Dear friends, I’m reflecting a lot lately on the meaning of mission. Remember when you were writing a topical report in elementary school? How you’d start with “Webster’s dictionary defines….” I am going to do that now – with definitions of mission, and then talk about the meaning of mission. The dictionary definition of “mission” is An important assignment. The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to

A Leader Formation Webinar for Ruling Elders and Deacons Mark your calendar for an upcoming Leader Formation webinar on May 14, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. (EDT). This event, “Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America,” will feature a panel of the book’s authors alongside the Co-Moderators of the 226th General Assembly. Registration opens April 8 and closes May 6. More details will be shared on the Leader Formation webpage and in the April Leader Formation Newsletter.

February 13, 2026 Our Presbytery wants to help you help others! Presbytery Coordinating team is offering $500 grants to churches in PSK to be used for mission and ministry of your choice. Do you have a food pantry in your church? Ask for the $500 for the pantry. Is there a feeding program in your community that you care about? Ask for the $500 and give the money to the program in your community. It’s okay if your church doesn’t run the program. Is there something else in your

Officer Training will take place this Saturday, and participants are welcome to join either in person in Garden City or via Zoom. Those attending in person can enjoy refreshments, and Zoom participants are encouraged to have their own refreshments ready as well.  The training will run promptly from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will begin with prayer and a short devotion. Our time together will include an overview of recent changes in the PC(USA) and at the Synod level, a revi

April 17-18, 2026 | First Presbyterian Church Hutchinson April 17 - 1:00 pm-8:00 pm (dinner included) April 18 - 9:00 am-Noon (lunch included) Commuter rate: $30 Overnight accommodations at the Hampton Inn in Hutchinson - single rooms $75 for PSK members | $150 for non Presbytery of Southern Kansas  RSVP by March 20th https://www.cognitoforms.com/PresbyteryOfSouthernKansas/AJonahWorkshopForPreachers Wondering what those four chapters of Jonah might say to your congregation? J

Out going moderator David Kincaide, right, presides at the installation of Christy Kass (left) as moderator-elect, and Sally Shattuck (center) as moderator. The Presbytery of Southern Kansas gathered for the last meeting of the year on November 18 at First Presbyterian in Wichita. Our host pastor, Emily Knoth welcomed us and with Rev. David Gambrell, led an inspiring worship service. The afternoon was filled with good news, including these highlights: The installation of mode

The Presbytery of Southern Kansas is accepting nominations for commissioners to the 2026 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, scheduled for next summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Committee meetings will be held online from June 22–24, 2026, followed by travel on June 25 or 26 for the in-person plenary business sessions, taking place June 29–July 2. Additional information is available through the Office of the General Assembly. The Presbytery is seeking nominations for

If you are a pastor who is interested in creative ways of worshipping…Or an elder with questions about how to make worship more meaningful… Or a church musician with a desire to learn more…Or a church member who LOVES the Glory to God hymnal…Or maybe a Presbyterian who wants to know more about the intersection of theology with worship and music… You are going to want to join us at FPC Wichita on November 15th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a workshop on worship and music with Rev. Dr

from Rev. Kevin Keaton, Board of Pensions Church Consultant 215-435-1301 , email:  kkeaton@pensions.org Annual Enrollment for 2026 benefits Through Friday, Nov. 7, plan members should  log in to Benefits Connect  to choose from the benefits their congregation submitted in its 2026 Employer Agreement. This is members’ only chance to elect benefits or make changes to coverage for 2026 unless they have a  qualifying life event  during the year, such as becoming a parent or getti

October is Pastor Appreciation Month—a time to pause and celebrate the faithful leaders who guide, nurture, and inspire our...

Dear Friends, Boundary training is a topic that we need to lift up to make sure that all our churches and leaders are creating safe and healthy places for everyone to come closer to God in their learning, service, and social activities. Anyone in your church who works with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must have training in abuse prevention and reporting. All Teaching Elders and Ruling elders are required to have boundary training every three years. In order to help y

At the fall leadership retreat, the Presbytery Coordinating Team adopted this Vision Statement: Vision Statement for the Presbytery of...

Dear Friends, I apologize to you that we did not get this issue of “On the Wind” out last week. The delay was entirely due to me. I am...

Dear Presbytery of Southern Kansas,   Let’s talk about lay pastors. In the Presbyterian Church (USA) there are official lay pastors and...

Our Presbytery is home to a 1001 New Worshiping Community, the Wichita Redeemer Congregation Church (WRCC). The WRCC worships in the...

First Presbyterian Church of McPherson, 1440 N. Main, McPherson, invites you and the people of our presbytery to the August offering in...

by Nora Coryell We made a quick trip to Kansas City this weekend, leaving mid-afternoon Friday and home by 6:15 p.m. yesterday. I went to...