September 25-26, 2026 Presbytery Summary
Summary of the 48th Stated Meeting of Rivers & Lakes Presbytery September 25-26, 2026 in Edgerton, MN
Rivers & Lakes (RLP) had a meaningful and productive meeting at First Reformed Church of Edgerton, MN.
Here were some highlights:
Major Actions Taken:
We elected new committee members for the next term.
We approved the budget for 2027, continuing to ask member churches to contribute 1.25% POI to the Presbytery (in addition to the 1% POI to our General Assembly).
We approved the minutes of 24 of our churches.
We recognized the dismissal of FPEC of Montezuma.
We created an Administrative Commission to come alongside the Session of GracePoint as they handle a sensitive and challenging situation.
We approved a disbursement from the Seminarian Fund to support one of our Candidates.
We examined and voted to receive Ben Ziegler as a Teaching Elder, called as Pastor to First Presbyterian Church of Mora, MN.
September 20, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Thank you: Thank you to everyone who came out for our EDGE Kickball Event and Hot Dog Supper! We had a great night, beautiful weather, and many laughs along the way. It was so fun to see everyone come together and enjoy the evening with our youth! - Shawn & Justin Ranek
Note: The carpets in the fellowship hall are being cleaned on Tuesday, September 22. Please refrain from walking on them for 24 hours.
Presbytery Desserts | September 25 & 26
Below are 3 dessert options chosen for Presbytery. Please choose one of the following to bring! If you have a recipe, you are familiar with that is similar, feel free to use that too! There will also be a printed copy in Caty’s office, on the gray table.
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day and making this! Please have the dessert to church by 12:00pm on Friday, September 25. Thanks!
July 5, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Getting Involved: God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents that can be used to serve His church. There are many opportunities to get involved, including helping in the nursery, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, serving Fellowship or Midweek meals, assisting with coffee, and much more. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we would love to help you find a place to serve.
Sign-up sheets for some opportunities will be available in the coming weeks. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please contact Caitlin Arp.
April 26-27, 2024 Presbytery Summary
Summary of the 41st Stated Meeting of Rivers & Lakes Presbytery April 26-27, 2024 Aplington, IA
Moderator TE Ted Tromble opened our meeting with singing and prayer.
TE Doug Hull welcomed us to Aplington EPC.
Clerk’s Report: On behalf of the Coordinating Council, TE Annie Rose presented three proposed amendments to the RLP Bylaws, which will come to a vote in September. She also reminded all that General Assembly is June 18- 20 in Memphis. Session Clerks need to submit the online endorsement form for Ruling Elder Commissioners.
April 14, 2024 Bulletin Announcement
FRCW Funding Focus: Fellowship Room Electronic PianoThe First Reformed Church Women (FRCW) are having a fundraiser to purchase an electronic piano for the fellowship hall. An electronic piano is lighter and more portable than an actual piano and does not need to be tuned. An electronic piano could be connected to the sound system, if needed, and could also be used in the sanctuary if three pianos are played together. Please choose a donation amount envelope from the display near the welcome desk. Insert the dollar amount shown on the envelope (or any amount you choose to give) and put it into the marked box by Sunday, April 28. That’s all – no cooking, baking, working, or time needed! Thank you for your help and generosity!
February 11, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Reminder: Please pick up your ham & cheese sliders after church this morning.
Note: Please keep Diane Westenberg and Kristin Groen in your prayers as they are in Africa at En Gedi in Kenya. Please pray for safe travels and blessings in their work at the orphanage. You can find updates about their trip on the ‘Updates’ section on our website or at efrc.me/engedi.
February 4, 2024 Bulletin Annoucements
Super Bowl Sliders: Mark your calendars. It’s that time again, Fusion (Jr. High) Youth Group will be selling Super Bowl Sliders! We will be making them on Friday, February 9. All Jr. High kids are encouraged to be there to help! Any parental help would also be appreciated. There is an order form on the Welcome Counter if you would like to order or talk to a Jr. High student. Pickup for the sliders will be on Friday, Feb 9 from 6:30-8pm or following the service on Sunday, February 11.
Note: Please keep Diane Westenberg and Kristin Groen in your prayers as they leave tomorrow for their trip to En Gedi in Kenya. Please pray for safe travels and blessings in their work at the orphanage.
January 26-27, 2024 Presbytery Meeting Summary
Moderator TE Ted Tromble opened our meeting with a reading from 1 Samuel 3:1-11 and invited commissioners to consider whether they would be willing to share their testimony of being called to ministry during the course of our meeting. We enjoyed several of these testimonies during our time together.
TE David Eikenberry and TE Chris Curtis welcomed us to First Pres of Waukegan and Hope EPC in Grayslake.