2026 News

To assist pastors and congregational leaders as they seek to understand better the recent updates to the Benefits Plan, there will be an opportunity to participate in one of two Zoom Benefits Summit.   Among topics to be covered, you will hear about: Medical Plan cost trends and changes in the healthcare system Dues package subsidies that would ease financial burdens for congregations, pastors, and their families   Plans and programs that support those who serve the Church, i

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wichita will serve as a local host site for the 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum on Saturday, April 25. This nationwide event will bring together people of faith to engage the urgent and hopeful work of climate justice through worship, learning, and action. The forum will run from 12:00–5:30 p.m. (ET), with Trinity opening its doors at 10:00 a.m. local time for participants to gather and prepare. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear fr

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