Grace Presbytery

Circle of Friends
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-04 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
August 2 – 4, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Circle of Friends Camps serve children with developmental and physical disabilities and their families. These camps provide a supportive community and respite care for caregivers, while volunteers engage with the kids. This allows parents to relax, read, swim, or connect with others. As one volunteer said, “I came to care for these children but received so much more in return!” Thanks to the generosity of many, participation in Circle of Friends Camps is free for all families and volunteers.

Board of Pensions Benefits Value & Ministry Seminar
2025-08-14, 2025-08-19 | TX
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August 14, 2025
or August 19, 2025
via Zoom
You’re invited to a virtual event on how the PC(USA) Benefits Plan supports ministry and well-being. Led by Board of Pensions staff, the webinar will cover healthcare trends, income protection, the Assistance Program, and more—all grounded in A Theology of Benefits. Open mid council leaders, pastors, personnel committee chairs, and church administrators.

DAI Issues Conference
2025-08-22 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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Friday, August 22, 2025
or Saturday, August 23, 2025
from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201
Take a deep dive into housing, early childhood education, and immigration at this informative conference hosted by Dallas Area Interfaith.

Circle of Friends
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-01 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
August 30 – Seprtmber 1, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Circle of Friends Camps serve children with developmental and physical disabilities and their families. These camps provide a supportive community and respite care for caregivers, while volunteers engage with the kids. This allows parents to relax, read, swim, or connect with others. As one volunteer said, “I came to care for these children but received so much more in return!” Thanks to the generosity of many, participation in Circle of Friends Camps is free for all families and volunteers.

Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-03 | TX
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
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September 2 & 3, 2025
from Noon to 3: 30 CST
via Zoom
Join Whitney Parnell, CEO and founder of Service Never Sleeps, for a powerful two-day virtual workshop designed specifically for white-identifying individuals committed to showing up for racial justice with purpose, accountability, and impact.

Planned Giving Event
2025-09-09 10:30 - 13:00 | Grace Presbytery Office, 6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
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September 9, 2025
from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
(Lunch Included)
Grace Presbytery Office
6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
Join Karl Mattison and Josh Kerr from the Presbyterian Foundation for a presentation and conversation on Planned Giving. They’ll share the numbers and trends and explore:

The Great Wealth Transfer: What is it? How big is it? How has the Presbyterian church fared?
The Challenge for my Church: Feeling squeezed out, but actually having a competitive advantage.
A Simple Plan: It’s easier than you think. Walk out the door with a simple plan and the tools to implement it. You will have the resources to build your own plan, a planned giving page, brochure, and communications plan after this presentation.

Here are some reasons why planned giving is critical to your ministry:

Planned gifts are the largest gift of a lifetime.
Givers are younger than we expect.
More PCUSA churches are receiving them in recent years and in substantially increasing values.
In the wealth transfer, it will increase by multiples.
Planned giving increases annual giving.
It is relatively untapped.

Spiritual Practices Retreat
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
September 12 – 14, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Experience God’s presence in beloved community. This retreat is centered around going deeper in our faith, practicing things that cause us to lean into and grow in that space. There is time for rest, reflection, and flexibility in the schedule for you to respond to the call of the Holy Spirit.

Board of Pensions THRIVE Retirement Seminar
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-17 | Grace Presbytery Office, 6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
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September 16 – 17, 2025
Wright Conference Center
Grace Presbytery Office
6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
THRIVE—short for Thinking Retirement: Identity, Vocation, and Economics—is a two-day retirement planning seminar that addresses retirement preparation holistically. It explores the larger issues members face when transitioning to retirement and covers subject matters such as financial planning and retirement healthcare options. Participants leave with greater clarity, confidence, and practical tools for the next chapter of life.

Battle of the Bags
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
October 11, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Join us for the Fourth Annual Battle Of The Bags at Gilmont! An exciting fall fundraising event with live music, a delicious BBQ lunch, a signature raffle, a cornhole tournament, an (online) silent auction, and a variety of activities to enjoy throughout the day!

GGE Family Camp
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-24 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
November 22 – 24, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
GGE Family Camp is a modified weekend camping experience for families with kids of all ages. Bring the whole family and enjoy 400 acres of natural beauty and choices of a variety of recreation activities. It’s the perfect getaway and bonding experience! AND…All the food served will prepared in a safe kitchen environment and be GLUTEN FREE!

DAI 101
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul Baptist Church, 1600 Pear St, Dallas, TX
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Paul Baptist Church
1600 Pear St, Dallas, TX
Registration is open for the upcoming training, “DAI 101.” This session uses the book of Nehemiah to explore practical ways to organize for the common good.

Winter Retreat
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
December 19 – 21, 2025
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Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Join us for your favorite camp activities as well as a few special winter games and treats! Campers decorate cookies, carol around the camp fire, and build their own “snowmen.” We can’t promise snow – but we can guarantee it will be a good time!
Last year’s Winter Retreat theme – Light The Way – focused on the Advent Candles of love, hope, joy, and peace. Candles provide light and warmth and show us what is around us. Similarly, love, hope, joy, and peace provide us wisdom and guide us as we live out our faith in the world. As we prepared to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also considered what the Advent season teaches us about right and faithful ways of living.
Right before Christmas, Winter Retreat is the perfect opportunity to get the kids out of the house for last-minute Christmas shopping or can be gifted as an early Christmas present to grandkids, nieces and nephews, and other younger family members or friends.

Gilmont Silent Retreat
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-18 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
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February 15 – 18, 2026
Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX
The Gilmont Silent Retreat offers space to step away from constant noise and reconnect with what is peaceful, grounding, and sacred. Participants receive daily scripture readings, optional time with a Spiritual Director, hands-on prayer practices, and generous periods of silence to rest in God’s presence. Each person is free to shape their own rhythm throughout the retreat, engaging as needed for spiritual renewal.

DAI Organizing Retreat
2026-02-15 14:00 - 18:00 | King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6411 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
King of Glory Lutheran Church
6411 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX
The Organizing Retreat in February is open to anyone interested in delving deeper into DAI’s 2026 strategy to engage voters and build lasting impact.

Gilmont Men's Retreat
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
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February 27 – March 1, 2026
Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX
Join the Gilmont Men’s Retreat! Take time to get away and enjoy dynamic speakers, engaging conversations, moving music, inspiring worship, a walk in the woods, delicious food, adult beverages, fellowship, and fun.

Hispanic Ministries Mission Network Annual Gathering
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Austin Seminary, Austin, Texas
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April 24 – 25, 2026
Austin Seminary
Austin, Texas
Join the Synod of the Sun’s HMMN at Austin Seminary as they remember our church histories and those who have made an impact on our faith, and record these histories! They will also do the challenging work of looking at the future of our congregations.

Gilmont Women's Retreat
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
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May 1 – 3, 2026
Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX
Gilmont’s Women’s Retreat is focused on experiencing God’s nearness through leisure, creativity, and moments of rest, leaving participants refreshed and attentive to God’s presence in everyday life. It offers time for fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth in a supportive community.

Mo-Ranch Men's Conference
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
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May 1 – 3, 2026
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
The Men’s Conference at Mo-Ranch is a weekend where men of all ages gather in the Texas Hill Country for worship, learning, and connection. Participants take part in keynote presentations, workshops, and a variety of recreational activities. They leave with strengthened faith, new relationships, and practical tools for daily life.

Ecclesial Innovation Roadmap Workshop
2026-05-02 09:30 - 13:00 | Bass Conference Center, 2925 Princeton Street, Fort Worth, TX
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Brite Divinity School
Bass Conference Center
2925 Princeton Street, Fort Worth, TX
Join Rev. Dr. Erin Edwards and The Post-Evangelical Collective for the Ecclesial Innovation Roadmap Workshop, a space for mainline and post-evangelical leaders to discern Spirit-led pathways for the future of the church. Connect with fellow practitioners to explore inclusion and new ministry possibilities over a provided lunch. Led by Dr. Edwards of Brite Divinity School, this gathering is designed for those imagining what’s next for their faith communities.

Mo-Ranch Women's Conference
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
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CHARTERED BUS TRANSPORTATION (DEADLINE MAY 8)
June 5 – 7, 2026
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
The Mo-Ranch Women’s Conference offers a weekend to reflect on God’s presence in all seasons of life through singing, prayer, worship, keynotes, workshops, and rest. Each year, hundreds of women from across the region gather to step away from daily busyness and recharge physically, mentally, and spiritually. The conference includes keynote presentations, worship, fellowship, recreation, free time, and workshops.

Flourishing in the Spirit Retreat
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-07 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
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October 5 – 7, 2026
Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX
Church leaders are invited to step away and reconnect. This retreat gathers Commissioned Pastors and small church leaders from across the Synod of the Sun for worship, prayer, workshops, fellowship, and shared joy. Designed for those serving in commissioned and small church contexts, it offers meaningful connection, spiritual renewal, and space to experience the glory of God together.
