Grace Presbytery

Small Church Gathering
2025-08-19 19:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTER HERE
August 19, 2025
at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Join Communications & Media Coordinator, Emily Adams, as she walks us through the online resources she’s built out for our presbytery. All regions are welcome to join.

Innovator Gathering - In Person
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Butter and Grace, 1585 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
In Person Lunch at Noon
Butter and Grace
1585 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165
REGISTER FOR AUGUST EVENT
We have learned that folks often see these gatherings and think “I don’t have a big idea” or “I don’t feel called to start a new church”, and they self-select out (thinking that they don’t consider themselves an “innovator”) and don’t come. So we want to issue a NEW INVITATION that hopes to add some clarity about these gatherings:
You, yes YOU, are welcome and wanted here. Join these gatherings if you are hungry for creativity and collaboration. Join these gatherings if you are wondering about the work of innovation and new ministry development. Bring your questions, your curiosity, your imaginings… whether you have a big idea or not, there is room at the table (or on the zoom call) for you! We need to hear your voice, understand your challenges, and celebrate your successes. These gatherings are intended to be generative and relational, a place of connection. If that sounds like something you are interested in, we would love to see you!

Board of Pensions Benefits Value & Ministry Seminar
2025-08-19, 2025-08-14
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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.

1001 NWC In Person Accelerator
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-21 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
REGISTER FOR FALL IN PERSON EVENT HERE
August 18 -21, 2025
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades
4700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
The 1001 NWC Accelerator is a training program for leaders in the early stages of starting a new worshiping community. Led by experienced facilitators, it covers essential topics such as vision creation, sustainability, theological themes, measuring impact, and team building. A key benefit of this program is the opportunity to connect with a network of like-minded leaders. For questions, contact Rev. Jeya So, the 1001 Associate for Training, at jeya.so@pcusa.org.

North Region Gathering: South
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CUZCO CUISINE, 1910 N Story Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Noon
South of the North Region Gathering
CUZCO CUISINE 1910 N Story Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Open to all in pastoral leadership – Teaching Elders and Commissioned Pastors. Together, we seek to build supportive relationships, share wisdom, and strengthen one another—and the Body of Christ—as we walk in ministry.
Please contact North Region RMA, Lisa Wraith at lisa@gracepresbytery.org if you would like to host.

Youth Ministry Learn and Connect
2025-08-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Grace Presbytery Office, 6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Grace Presbytery Office
6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
Spend the day with Dr. Justin Forbes, assistant professor and faculty advisor for the Youth Ministry program at Flagler College in Florida. Justin served in congregational youth ministry for ten years before joining Flagler where he oversees a number of initiatives on youth ministry under their Center for Religion and Culture. Justin will be leading us in discussion of strategies for engaging youth and parents in ministry and the trends in youth ministry.

YAMC: Meeting
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, August 2, 2025
at 10:00 AM
Grace Presbytery Office
6100 Colwell Blvd, Ste #100, Irving, TX 75039
Hybrid available

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
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
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.

Presbyterian Youth Triennium
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-31 | Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S 4th St, Louisville, 40202
REGISTER HERE
VIEW FULL DETAILS IN FLYER
VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE
July 28 – 31, 2025
Bus Leaves Dallas July 27 and Returns August 1
$100 Deposit Due March 15, 2025
Remainder Due May 15
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
This program is for rising ninth graders to graduated seniors, PLUS a Young Adult track open to ages 19 – 23, with a cost of $450 that includes transportation and lodging. PC(USA) will welcome thousands of its high school age youth and their adult youth workers to Louisville for four days of worship, recreation, Bible study, outreach, and faith formation all around the theme of “As If We Were Dreaming.” Most programming and meals will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center, with all participants housed at nearby Triennium hotels.

Immigration Court Observer Volunteer Orientation
2025-07-26 16:00 | Arlington, TX, Arlington, TX
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Saturday, July 26, 2025
at 4:00 PM in Arlington
The address will be shared with you after you RSVP through the link above.

East Texas Pastors Quarterly Luncheon
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant, 401 N Madison, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Noon
Hosted by Leigh Ann Min and
First Presbyterian Church
401 N Madison, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Women Gathering
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-26 | Fayetville, AR
Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Women Gathering
REGISTER HERE
July 24 – 26, 2025
Fayetville, AR
Follow the link above to register; under conferences, select the option: Synod of the Sun 2025 PW Gathering. Through that same page, you can follow their links for the agenda and further information.

North Region Gathering: North
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Noon
North of the North Region Gathering
Sofra Kebab House
910 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75023
Join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Open to all in pastoral leadership – Teaching Elders and Commissioned Pastors. Together, we seek to build supportive relationships, share wisdom, and strengthen one another—and the Body of Christ—as we walk in ministry.
Please contact North Region RMA, Lisa Wraith at lisa@gracepresbytery.org if you would like to host.

South Region Lunch: East
2025-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Something Different, 690 US Hwy 84 W, Fairfield, TX 75840
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
at 11:30 AM
Something Different
690 US Hwy 84 W, Fairfield, TX 75840

Kin·dom Camp
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-25
July 20 – 25, 2025
CLICK HERE to SIGN UP
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the FLYER
CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE
CLICK HERE to SUPPORT Kin·dom
Kin·dom Camp offers LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17 a safe and welcoming space to express their true selves. Campers will enjoy a week filled with affirmation, community, and celebration, embracing all genders, sexualities, identities, abilities, and beliefs. This summer’s theme is “We Have Us,” highlighting the importance of support and connection. Here, you don’t have to hide, and together we can lighten the burdens we carry. Through stories around the campfire, quiet moments in nature, and compassionate group activities, we step away from our struggles and focus on healing together. In this special space, you’ll remember that you are never alone because here, we have us, and that’s enough to find joy in who we are.

Montreat Youth Conference 2025
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-25
REGISTER HERE
VIEW FULL DETAILS IN FLYER
VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE AND VIEW LEADER ROSTER
July 20 – 25, 2025
Bus Leaves Dallas July 19 and Returns July 26
Transportation from Montreat to Triennium is Available
$100 Deposit Due March 15, 2025
Montreat Conference Center
401 Assembly Drive, Montreat, NC 28757
This program is for rising ninth graders to graduated seniors, with a cost of $700 that includes transportation and lodging. The Montreat Youth Conference focuses on affirming youth in their roles within the church, centered around the theme “Light My Path,” drawn from Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Participants will experience a loving community through worship, music, and opportunities for gratitude and fun. They will leave Montreat understanding that their faith is important, they are loved, they belong to a community, and they are empowered to create positive change in the world.

Innovator Gathering - In Person
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Blue Goose Cantina Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd #05, Plano, TX 75093
Thursday, July 17, 2025
In Person Dinner at 6:00 PM
Blue Goose Cantina
4757 W Park Blvd #05, Plano, TX 75093
REGISTER FOR JULY EVENT
We have learned that folks often see these gatherings and think “I don’t have a big idea” or “I don’t feel called to start a new church”, and they self-select out (thinking that they don’t consider themselves an “innovator”) and don’t come. So we want to issue a NEW INVITATION that hopes to add some clarity about these gatherings:
You, yes YOU, are welcome and wanted here. Join these gatherings if you are hungry for creativity and collaboration. Join these gatherings if you are wondering about the work of innovation and new ministry development. Bring your questions, your curiosity, your imaginings… whether you have a big idea or not, there is room at the table (or on the zoom call) for you! We need to hear your voice, understand your challenges, and celebrate your successes. These gatherings are intended to be generative and relational, a place of connection. If that sounds like something you are interested in, we would love to see you!

Innovator Gathering - Zoom
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Zoom (bring your lunch!) at Noon
REGISTER FOR JULY EVENT
We have learned that folks often see these gatherings and think “I don’t have a big idea” or “I don’t feel called to start a new church”, and they self-select out (thinking that they don’t consider themselves an “innovator”) and don’t come. So we want to issue a NEW INVITATION that hopes to add some clarity about these gatherings:
You, yes YOU, are welcome and wanted here. Join these gatherings if you are hungry for creativity and collaboration. Join these gatherings if you are wondering about the work of innovation and new ministry development. Bring your questions, your curiosity, your imaginings… whether you have a big idea or not, there is room at the table (or on the zoom call) for you! We need to hear your voice, understand your challenges, and celebrate your successes. These gatherings are intended to be generative and relational, a place of connection. If that sounds like something you are interested in, we would love to see you!
Please register for the in-person or zoom gatherings so we can know who is joining in.

West Region Gathering: Arlington
2025-07-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Taste Community Restaurant: Arlington, 200 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011
REGISTER HERE
July 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Taste Community Restaurant, aka Taste Project
200 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011

Small Church Gathering
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00
REGISTER HERE
EMAIL Sharon Curry for Zoom Invitation at sharon@gracepresbytery.org
TUESDAY, JULY 15 at 7:00 PM
via ZOOM
Topic: Connecting the Dots Between Ministry and Mission and Social Justice and Public Witness
All Regions Are Welcome to Join.
Future Gatherings: August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18

West Region Gathering: Mid Cities
2025-07-15 11:30 - 12:30 | 54th Street Restaurant, 2201 TX-121, Euless TX, 76039
REGISTER HERE
July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
54th Street Restaurant
2201 TX-121, Euless, TX, 76039

Synod Youth Workshop
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18 | University of Tulsa, 800 S Tucker Dr, Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
REGISTER HERE
VISIT EVENT WEBSITE
VIEW FULL DETAILS IN FLYER
July 14 – 18, 2025
University of Tulsa
800 S Tucker Dr, Tulsa, OK 74104
This program is for rising ninth graders to graduated seniors and their adult sponsors, with a cost of $395 that includes transportation and lodging. Synod Youth Workshop is a conference like no other. A place to receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with one another, with the community of Tulsa, OK, and ultimately with the world.

North Region Gathering: South
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Noon
South of the North Region Gathering
Hat Creek Burger Company
8185 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
Pastors with children – bring them too, they can play while we talk!
Join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Open to all in pastoral leadership – Teaching Elders and Commissioned Pastors. Together, we seek to build supportive relationships, share wisdom, and strengthen one another—and the Body of Christ—as we walk in ministry.
Please contact North Region RMA, Lisa Wraith at lisa@gracepresbytery.org if you would like to host.

South Region Lunch: West
2025-07-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Wenzel Lonestar Meat Co. Deli, 209 N Bell St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
at 11:30 AM
Wenzel Lonestar Meat Co. Deli
209 N Bell St, Hamilton, TX 76531

West Region Gathering: Fort Worth
2025-07-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Taste Community Restaurant, 1200 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX, 76104
REGISTER HERE
July 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Taste Community Restaurant, aka Taste Project
1200 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

West Region Gathering: West
2025-07-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Ketzler’s Schnitzel Haus, 201 E Pearl St, Ste 108, Granbury, TX 76048
REGISTER HERE
July 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ketzler’s Schnitzel Haus
201 E Pearl St, Ste 108, Granbury, TX 76048

West Region Gathering: Denton
2025-07-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Rooster’s Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, TX 76201
REGISTER HERE
July 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Rooster’s Roadhouse
113 Industrial St., Denton, TX 76201

Intercultural Youth Conference
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-04 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
REGISTER HERE
July 1 – 4, 2025
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, Tx 78024
This cultural celebration is for youth who have completed grades 6 through 12. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers and participate in engaging worship sessions and small groups to explore the conference theme while embracing their ethnic identities. On Saturday evening, various ethnic groups will showcase their cultures through song, dance, skits, and food. The conference is led by youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including Hispanic, Native American, African American, European American, and Asian communities, who all contribute to planning the event.

North Region Gathering: North
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Egg N Bird, 212 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Noon
North of the North Region Gathering
Egg N Bird
212 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
Join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Open to all in pastoral leadership – Teaching Elders and Commissioned Pastors. Together, we seek to build supportive relationships, share wisdom, and strengthen one another—and the Body of Christ—as we walk in ministry.
Please contact North Region RMA, Lisa Wraith at lisa@gracepresbytery.org if you would like to host.
