2026 News

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