United Women in Faith
2026-01-25 - 2026-01-27 | Austin, Texas, Austin, TX, United States
REGISTER FOR EVENT AND TRANSPORTATION
January 25 – 27, 2026
In Person, Austin, TX
Zoom Attendance Options Available
The Texas United Women in Faith will host the 39th Annual Texas Legislative Event in partnership with Texas Impact. The gathering will feature speakers, workshops, and connections for women of faith committed to justice, freedom, and opportunity, concluding with a visit to the Capitol to meet with lawmakers.

North of the North Region Gathering
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
at Noon
Due to the weather, let’s meet on zoom! If you don’t have the link, please email lisa@gracepresbytery.org.

Senior High Youth Connection (SHYC)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Austin College, 900 N Grand Ave, Sherman, TX, 75090, United States
Senior High Youth Connection (SHYC) at Austin College in Sherman, TX. From January 30, 2026 through Feb 1, 2026. Open to grades 9 – 12.
Registration is open. Cost is $75/person.
Registration deadline is January 14: https://gracepresbytery.regfox.com/shyc-2026

South of the North Region Gathering
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Casa Linda Salvadoran Cuisine, 11255 Garland Rd Ste 1330, Dallas, TX
Thursday, February 5, 2026
at Noon
Casa Linda Salvadoran Cuisine
11255 Garland Rd Ste 1330, Dallas, TX

Free Screening: The Librarians
2026-02-09 17:00 | Southern Methodist University, 5901 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX
REGISTER HERE
WATCH THE TRAILER
Monday, February 9, 2026
at 5:00 PM
Southern Methodist University
Protho Hall, Room 100
5901 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX
The Social Justice Public Witness Committee and UKirk SMU are sponsoring a free public screening of the groundbreaking documentary, The Librarians. The documentary is the story of Texas librarians defending intellectual freedom and privacy by standing up to government surveillance, censorship, and pressure to restrict access to information. The SMU student senate has purchased banned books to give to attendees, and UKirk will be giving out branded tote bags. Join the conversation on the dangers of censorship and book banning.

West Region Gathering: Fort Worth
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Blue Goose Cantina, Fort Worth, 1612 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
at Noon
Blue Goose Cantina
1612 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Located in: University Park Village
Join colleagues from across the region for a shared lunch, fellowship, and meaningful conversation about our life and ministry together. Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

Gilmont Silent Retreat
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-18 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
REGISTER & LEARN MORE
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
REGISTER HERE
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.

Small Church Gathering
2026-02-16 19:00
Monday, February 16, 2026
at 7:00 PM on Zoom
Topic TBA
What are Small Church Zoom Gatherings? They are an opportunity for churches to gather, to share, and pray with and for each other and our unique ministries. Each month we cover a different topic and have speakers share their experiences and expertise on a variety of topics. Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

West Region Gathering: Mid Cities
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Lazy Dog Restaurant, 2521 State Highway 121, Euless, TX
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
at Noon
Lazy Dog Restaurant
2521 State Highway 121, Euless, TX
Join colleagues from across the region for a shared lunch, fellowship, and meaningful conversation about our life and ministry together. Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

West Region Gathering: West
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Texas Road House, 201 I-20, Weatherford, TX
Thursday, February 19, 2026
at Noon
Texas Road House
201 I-20, Weatherford, TX
Join colleagues from across the region for a shared lunch, fellowship, and meaningful conversation about our life and ministry together. Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

Mo-Ranch Grief Retreat
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
REGISTER HERE
February 20 – 22, 2026
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
This weekend retreat offers adults who have experienced the death of a loved one a compassionate space for healing and hope. Hosted by Mo-Ranch in partnership with Faith & Grief Ministries, the retreat provides comfort through scripture, spiritual practices, and shared community with others who understand the journey of grief. Participants are invited to find encouragement, connection, and renewed peace in a safe and supportive setting.

Mo-Ranch Prayer Retreat
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
REGISTER HERE
February 20 – 22, 2026
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
2026 Theme: Become a Prayer Maker Prayer is central to Christian life. Become a Prayer Maker invites participants to deepen their prayer practice through reflection, shared listening, and learning from the faithfulness of God’s people. In the peaceful setting of Mo-Ranch, this experience offers space to listen for God’s presence and renew the way participants pray.

Communion Training
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Grace Presbytery Office, 6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75039
Saturday, February 21, 2026
from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Grace Presbytery Office
6100 Colwell Blvd, Irving, TX
Communion training is available to ruling elders serving churches who do not currently have a serving pastor. Training includes lunch. We cover Communion from theological, spiritual, denominational, and practical perspectives. You will be given a binder full of reading material and liturgical materials you can use. If you are interested, please discern prayerfully if this is something you are called to do. Then ask your Session for approval. Once you have session approval, Michele Goff (michele@gracepresbytery.org) or Sharon Curry (sharon@gracepresbytery.org) can help you get approval from COM, and you are ready for the one-day course. Upon completion of the class, you will be certified to serve communion in your home church for three years. Email Michele or Sharon to sign up.

Free Screening: The Librarians
2026-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church Arlington, 1330 South Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
WATCH THE TRAILER

Saturday, February 21, 2026
from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1330 South Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX
The Social Justice Public Witness Committee and Westminster Presbyterian Church of Arlington are sponsoring a free public screening of the groundbreaking documentary, The Librarians. The documentary is the story of Texas librarians defending intellectual freedom and privacy by standing up to government surveillance, censorship, and pressure to restrict access to information. Join the conversation on the dangers of censorship and book banning.

North of the North Region Gathering
2026-02-25 12:00 | Rodeo Goat Plano, 641 Powell Ln, Plano, TX
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
at Noon
Rodeo Goat Plano
641 Powell Ln, Plano, TX

West Region Gathering: Denton
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | LSA Burgers, 113 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
at Noon
LSA Burgers
113 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX
Join colleagues from across the region for a shared lunch, fellowship, and meaningful conversation about our life and ministry together. Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

Presbytery Meeting 2026 - Flower Mound
2026-02-26 09:00 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, Flower Mound, 5500 Morriss Rd, Flower Mound, TX, 75028, United States
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
BOOKLET AVAILABLE, SEE PASSWORD BELOW
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Registration opens at 8:00 AM
Meeting Convenes at 9:00 AM
Trinity Presbyterian Church
5500 Morriss Rd, Flower Mound, TX
Register today & plan to attend!

Gilmont Men's Retreat
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
REGISTER & LEARN MORE
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.

NTTP Spring 2026
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Gilmont Camp and Conference Center, 6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX, 75644, United States
March 6 – 8, 2026
Gilmont Camp and Conference Center
6075 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX
Save the date for the next North Texas Presbyterian Pilgrimage!

Annual Joint Circle Meeting and Salad Luncheon for Area Presbyterian Women and Friends
2026-03-10 11:45 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, Texarkana, 516 Pecan St, Texarkana, AR
VIEW FLYER
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Lunch at 12:10 PM
First Presbyterian Church
516 Pecan St, Texarkana, AR
RSVP to 870.773.6453
or fpctxk@gmail.com
Enjoy a salad lunch and listen to the special guest speaker, Meg Garver Hamliton, Moderator of Synod of the Sun PW.

Presbyterian Women Celtic Spring
2026-03-12 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church, Texarkana, 516 Pecan St, Texarkana, AR
VIEW FLYER
Thursday, March 12, 2026
at 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
516 Pecan St, Texarkana, AR
Delightful, uplifting, heartfelt Irish & Scottish tunes performed in the style of the Celtic Women, just in time for St. Patrick’ s Day!

Screening: The Librarians
2026-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
REGISTER HERE
WATCH THE TRAILER
Saturday, March 14, 2026
from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
St Barnabas Presbyterian Church
1220 W Beltline Rd, Richardson, TX
The Outreach Committee of St. Barnabas, in partnership with Grace Presbytery’s Social Justice and Public Witness Committee, invites you to a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Librarians. This film will rock your world and, hopefully, will catalyze our individual, congregational, and community commitment to justice and the principles of democracy. The screening will be on Saturday, January 24, in Providence Hall, at 6:00 PM, and is free to the public. All are welcome. More details and an RSVP link will be posted as soon as they’re available. Please keep an eye on the Grace Presbytery eNews and on this link for updates.
Grace Presbytery has obtained the licensing for four screenings and plans to hold one in each region. Our other locations and times are being finalized. Details coming soon.

Mo-Ranch Spring Break Getaway
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-19 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
REGISTER HERE
Availability, March 15 – 19, 2026
(can book all week or day-to-day)
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
Spring Break at Mo-Ranch invites families to relax, explore, and play in the heart of the Hill Country. With flexible lodging options and activities for all ages, families can enjoy the Guadalupe River, wide-open spaces, and optional adventure programs at their own pace. This customizable getaway offers a memorable spring break experience in a beautiful, welcoming setting.

Small Church Gathering
2026-03-16 19:00
Monday, March 16, 2026
at 7:00 PM on Zoom
Topic: “Mana for Ministry – How does fun feed your church?”
Join Rev. Polly Williams as we discuss how fun builds community, provides outreach opportunities and invites the community in and helps build the church. Come and share what your church does for fun.

West Region Gathering: Mid Cities
2026-03-17 12:00 | Mexican Inn Cafe, 1400 Airport Fwy, Bedford, TX
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
at Noon
Mexican Inn Cafe
1400 Airport Fwy, Bedford, TX
Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

West Region Gathering: Arlington
2026-03-18 12:00 | Taste Community Restaurant: Arlington, 200 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
at Noon
Taste Community Restaurant
200 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX
Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

West Region Gathering: West
2026-03-19 12:00 | Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Hudson Oaks, 2731 I-20, Hudson Oaks, TX
West Region Gathering: West
Thursday, March 19, 2026
at Noon
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
2731 I-20, Hudson Oaks, TX
Email Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org if you plan to attend.

Mo-Ranch Young Adult Retreat
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX, 78024, United States
REGISTER HERE
March 20 – 22, 2026
Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX
This retreat is designed for young adults navigating the post-college years who are seeking purpose, connection, and spiritual growth. Participants will build community while exploring vocation, life planning, and faith through worship, prayer, and interactive workshops. Set in a supportive retreat environment, the experience encourages meaningful connection and renewed direction.

Minutes Review Session
2026-03-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Alpine-First Presbyterian Church, Longview
from Rev. Dr. Kyle Walker, Stated Clerk
Are you a clerk of session? Are you aware that your minutes are required by the Book of Order to be reviewed by the presbytery each year? Would you like to access training on how to be a clerk? Please find the answers to these questions on the Stated Clerk’s webpage.
Our official session records review and clerk trainings will be held in three sites this year:

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:30 AM to 1 PM, at Alpine-First Presbyterian Church, Longview
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:30 AM to 1 PM, at Central Presbyterian Church, Woodway
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM to 1 PM, at the Presbyterian Mission Center, Irving

You may choose any of these sites even if they are not in your region. The agenda for the day will be a peer review of minutes as well as an update on what problem areas are arising as well as changes we are seeing for churches. I will bring sample policies and resources. You will notice this year that we are sending you the full review checklist. Some clerks have been utilizing very old checklists out of confusion, so I’m putting before you the entire list you always must attend to. Please fill out the entire form with page numbers before your review. If you really need what has come to be known as a buddy system review, please let me know in advance of doing that review (by October 1). I need to know who each church’s buddy will be, when, and where you plan to review. For those who indicate to me ahead of time, a training will be offered for new Clerks of Session at the end of the reviews listed above. Please let me know if a new clerk is attending.
