News

August 26, 2010
The Call Materials for the Sept. 10-11 Stated Meeting of Presbytery are posted on the meetings page. Click here for more information

July 19, 2010
SEEKING NEW SHORES- a conference for Rural/and or Small Congregations in the "mainstream" tradition. Friday and Saturday, September 24-25 in Kearny, AZ. Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of AZ, Desert SW Conference of United Methodists, Grand Canyon and de Cristo Presbyteries, the Grand Canyon Synod of Evangelical Lutherans and the Arizona Ecumenical Council. Click here for a brochure and registration form.

July 15, 2010
The Committee on Ministry has named the Discernment Team to work with Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in the coming months in determining the future of the congregation's membership in the PC(USA). Click here to see the introductory letter sent to the congregation.

June 16, 2010
At its June 5 Stated meeting, the Presbytery of Grand Canyon explored "Taking Risks" Small groups were asked to discuss several topics that push us as Christians to step out in faith. How have you taken a risk in serving Christ? Send your stories to tandw.pbygc@yahoo.com - we'd like to include them on this website!

June 8, 2010
News: Presbytery of Grand Canyon honors 2009 George Brooks Award Recipient. Povl Boesen, member of Mission del Sol was recognized by the Social Justice and Peacemaking Committee for his work on Criminal and Restorative Justice Issues. Click here for more information.

May 7, 2010
Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Southwest's Fall Gathering will be October 8-10, 2010 in Tucson. Click here to register.

May 6, 2010
The 26th Annual Senior Awards Celebration was held April 29 at Valley Presbyterian. Thirty eight churches honored the saints of their congregations for their service to the church and greater community. Click here for photos and accounts of each honoree.

April 1, 2010
Interim Executive Presbyter Remarks to Desert Hills Presbyterian Church

Mar. 29, 2010
By now your congregation has received materials for the 2010 Pentecost Offering. Downtown Urban Community Kids (DUCK) is the only designated ministry of Grand Canyon Presbytery. Downtown Urban Community Kids (DUCK) began as a mission of Historic First Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Arizona in late 1995 and has been a recipient of their Pentecost Offering.

The church, the first congregation to be organized in the Arizona Territory in 1879, is in the midst of the state capital's in-the-process-of-being-revitalized area. Located on a street once called "church row", it is now the inner city. Members of the congregation surveyed the neighborhood to find out how they could address the needs of those who lived in a four mile radius of the church building. "A place for our kids to go after school" was the predominate answer.

DUCK calls it "Five Critical Hours." The hours between 3 and 8 pm which are precarious, even dangerous for inner-city kids. Most juvenile crime and gang recruitment occur during these after-school hours. So DUCK comes alongside families to ensure the safety and hope of each child is preserved. The DUCK Vision statement, "Giving inner-city kids a vision for their future and the hope to achieve their God-given potential," came from an original DUCK kid, the first in her family to graduate from high school.

In 2008 DUCK decided to leave HFPC. God has been steadfast and blessed us with a new partnership with Betania Presbyterian Church. Today DUCK is located at 39th Ave and Thomas. We have a new location that is an ideal fit for our program and is strategically located to help us better serve our kids and their families. DUCK's commitment to serving inner city children and families has never wavered.

Today DUCK is a thriving after-school and summer program, an autonomous 501(c)3 nonprofit, providing kids from kindergarten through 6th grade with homework help, tutoring and varied activities which will expand their horizons, stretch their knowledge and introduce them to the love of God through Jesus Christ.

As your mission committee plans, please prayerfully consider designating Downtown Urban Community Kids (DUCK) in your 2010 Pentecost Offering.
www.pcusa.org/pentecost

To catch the vision for inner city kids contact:
Downtown Urban Community Kids (DUCK) www.duckkids.org
duckinfo@duckkids.org
602-252-8258

Mar. 8, 2010
Montlure registration for the summer of 2010. Scholarship money is available to Grand Canyon Presbyterian churches on a limited basis. Click here to download a Camp Scholarship form.

Feb. 10, 2010
The Presbytery of Grand Canyon's Older adult Concerns and Celebrations committee will host the 26th Annual Senior Service Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 29 at 11:45 a.m. at Valley Presbyterian. Churches are asked to nominate an outstanding senior volunteer to be honored. Click here for a nomination application form and invitation.

Jan. 28, 2010
Requests for Essays
The Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN), a ministry of Presbyterian Health, Education, and Welfare Association, is requesting essay submissions from Presbyterian youth in grades 9 through 12 for inclusion in their 2010 Congregational Domestic Violence Packet. Essays will be reviewed by the PADVN leadership team and three essays will be selected. Each selected recipient will receive a $100 award and have their essay published in the 2010 PADVN Congregational Domestic Violence Awareness packet in October. Essays should be between 200 - 300 words in length and answer one of the following questions:

1. 1. Have you ever been in a disagreement with your parents/guardian where you have spoken or acted out in anger? How did you repair the relationship?
2. 2. What factors do you think promote violence in relationships?

Essays must be submitted in electronic format no later than April 15, 2010 to Joan Fenton at rfenton5@cox.net. Award recipients will notified by the PADVN Leadership team in August 2010.

Jan. 22, 2010
2009 Annual Report for the Presbytery of Grand Canyon, click here to see highlights from the past year.

Dec. 18, 2009
The Social Justice and Peacemaking Committee of the Presbytery is seeking a male pastor who would be interested in helping to empower men in our presbytery to work toward ending domestic violence. This would be a volunteer position, expenses would be covered and training would be provided. This person would coordinate workshops and other educational programs with Joan Fenton, working with her in partnership. For more information, call the presbytery office: 602-468-3820.

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