2026 News

13 youth and 2 adult sponsors have been having the time of their lives at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. The group 'locked-in' at FPC Salina on Friday night and hit the road bright and early on Saturday. They returned late in the evening on Friday, 6/26. There have been all kinds of fun and engaging activities, including trail rides, desert hikes, swimming and kayaking, weeding, catching tadpoles, and just a little relaxing. Oh, and worship and a visit to a monastery too! Youth

As church leaders and pastors, we are committed to serving our congregations with dedication and love. We may even be tempted to pour out more than we have to give. With the demands of our current realities within both church and culture, the drive to be constantly productive threatens our joy of service. During our time together we will explore different ways to restore the delight of Christian discipleship and create sustainable rhythms that enable our churches to thrive. L

The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship (PPF) is honoring Presbyterians for Earth Care at the 2026 General Assembly. The Moderator for PPF stated, "Earth care and fossil fuel divestment are acts of peacemaking for the future." PPF also sees peacemaking merit in the overture Regenerative Farming, a concern the EcoTeam of FPC Lawrence included in their Earth Care Forum series this year. The General Assembly created opportunities for congregations to become Earth Care certified in 19

What a joy it was to celebrate the end of the school year for the ACTS Community youth group hosted by the Riley Presbyterian Church. The youth group meets every other week for food, fellowship, Bible study and worship. There are an average of 25-30 youth at each meeting! ACTS stands for "anchored, called, taught and sent" and the guiding Scripture comes from Acts 2:42 " And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and

Book discussion groups are a great way to connect with other readers, foster thoughtful conversations, educate yourself on important topics or simply enjoy books and/or community! Presbyterian Women's new "Start a Book Discussion Group" resource includes considerations and suggestions for six steps to establishing a book club. There are many ways to be a book club! You might hold online meetings during travel-heavy summer months and meet in-person during the rest of the year

We are pleased to announce that your Resource Center Committee has purchased the Officer Training curriculum from Sacred Calls for your use! We've partnered with the Presbytery of Southern Kansas to provide you with officer training materials at no cost to you from Sacred Calls. Contact Amanda in the Resource Center (alittell@pnks.org) to access this resource, which you can use for a one-day officer training or throughout the year to help your session lead the church. In addi

The next course coming up in the PNK Lay Ministry Program will be the Pastoral Care Course. This 6 session course will begin on Saturday, June 27th with an IN PERSON Session at First Presbyterian Church in Salina from 10:00am to 2:00pm with lunch provided. Subsequent sessions will take place on Monday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm via Zoom. Spots are saved for anyone enrolled in the CLP program and anyone that has completed the APS program. Furthermore, this will be an excel

The PNKS Resource Center has again approved a 1/2 price offer to our congregations for this year's Advent Bundle from A Sanctified Art. This year's theme, Until the Dawn: Actions for the Work of Advent places us right in the tension of Advent—Christ is born, God is here, and yet, the world is not as it should be. The theme focuses on the actions we can take as we move through the night with hope for tomorrow. Until the dawn, we will cry out, start somewhere, speak up, take co

The Finance Committee announced the top ten per member mission giving congregations for 2025 as follows: #10 - West Side Presbyterian Church, Lawrence at $75.47/person for a total of $4,000 #9 - Wakarusa Presbyterian Church at $75.76/person for a total of $5,000 #8 - First Presbyterian Church, Colby at $77.16/person for a total of $2,700.75 #7 - First Presbyterian Church, Concordia at $82.35/person for a total of $4,200 #6 - First Presbyterian Church, Cottonwood Falls at $83.

The PNK Finance Committee reports approval of applications from 7 PNK Congregations resulting in the following grants awarded for 2026: $4,500 to the First Presbyterian Church of Colby towards the deteriorating and dangerous parking area and creating a new handicap accessible ramp in order to create safer and accessible parking for all who attend the many activities that take place for the congregation and for the community in their building. $4,618 to the First Presbyterian

Topeka Westminster at 1275 SW Boswell Avenue was designed by architect Charles Cuthbert while serving as the Kansas State Architect. As designer of other notable structures in the area such as Carnegie Library at Washburn University, Budig Hall (formerly Hock Auditorium) and Snow Hall at the University of Kansas, Cuthbert designed Westminster to complement the style of many structures on the Washburn campus. Westminster’s association with famous Kansans is a point of interes

FPC Manhattan was on the winning team for Souper Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026! When their generous donations of food and toiletry items were “tallied up” the totals were 420 lbs.! That’s more than the total number of offensive yards of either Super Bowl LX team this year! 390 lbs. of groceries will stock the FPC pantry with many essential items: flour, sugar, pancake syrup/mix, canned vegetables, and much more. About 30 lbs. of toiletries were taken to the Flint Hills Breadb

Are you looking for resources to train incoming elders and deacons? The Resource Center can help! Check out Theocademy . Here is a link to the free Officer Training materials: Preparation for Ordered Ministry — Theocademy Another free resource for officer training was developed by the Rev. Brent Anderson at FPC Shreveport . These materials were created on Canva and can be modified, allowing you to make them your own. They are free: Church Officer Training - Training Resour

Dysvangelical names a theology that is distorted, dysfunctional, and dystopian, twisting the good news of God’s grace into a message of fear, partisanship, and exclusion. Ted V. Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg speak directly to Presbyterians (and others!) who are disillusioned and confused by how Christianity is being misused in American culture. So often, our beliefs as faithful Christians do not line up with the shouted chants and disturbing actions taken by those claiming

Topeka Westminster at 1275 SW Boswell Avenue was designed by architect Charles Cuthbert while serving as the Kansas State Architect. As designer of other notable structures in the area such as Carnegie Library at Washburn University, Budig Hall (formerly Hock Auditorium) and Snow Hall at the University of Kansas, Cuthbert designed Westminster to complement the style of many structures on the Washburn campus. Westminster’s association with famous Kansans is a point of interest

Are you an educator, volunteer, pastor, or commissioned pastor (CRE, CLP), that serves as a leader in a small church ( less than 100 members )? Are you a mid-council leader who supports faith formation leaders in small churches? You are invited to register for this Community Circle (Hosted by PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation), designed especially for those leaders in small churches. Offered several times through the year, you may come to every gathering, or when you ca

The PNK Lay Ministry Training Program is offering an Advanced Reformed Worship Course as part of the Commissioned Lay Pastor (CLP) pathway this spring. This seven-session course, running from March 11 through May 13, is designed especially for those currently enrolled in the CLP program and for graduates of the APS program who wish to continue their education—reserved spots are available for both groups. Those interested in beginning the CLP program are encouraged to contact

For decades, Presbyterians have joined together through the Special Offerings for opportunities to support the mission and ministry of the PC(USA) while creating transformative change in the world. Now we are excited to announce that the Special Offerings are getting a refresh for 2026 in line with changes approved by the 226th General Assembly (2024), transforming into three cause-based opportunities to create global impact through the PC(USA). Aligned with causes that enca

In November, the PNKS Mission Ministry Team approved a Mission Project Grant submitted by FPC Salina. This grant was used to support discipleship development and an international mission partner visit by the brother/sister team of Gerber and Mirna Perez of Juntos Guatemala (JT). FPC Salina has been partnering with Juntos Guatemala for over 15 years. The congregation was able to hear updates from Mirna on the evolving work Juntos Guatemala has been coordinating in the remote

As we prepare to enter Lent, many of us are carrying uncertainty, exhaustion, or concern for a world that feels increasingly fractured. This year, the Presbyterian Outlook is offering a new Lenten devotional — Discipleship in a Divided Age . Written by Outlook Publisher/Editor Teri McDowell Ott, this daily devotional helps to anchor us in Scripture and guide our spiritual practices during this sacred season. Discipleship in a Divided Age follows the Gospel of Matthew and s