Presbytery wide Mission Trip Opportunity

The Resource Committee is organizing a mission trip to Detroit, Michigan, scheduled for September 16–20, 2026. During this trip, participants from our congregations will partner with Cass Community Social Services in their work to fight poverty, expand opportunity, and strengthen community.

This is an ideal option for congregations interested in mission work but lacking the resources to plan a trip on their own. All logistics are being coordinated by the Resource Committee and Eastminster Presbytery, making participation simple, accessible, and affordable.

The cost is $200 per person and covers lodging, meals, and travel. For those interested in attending, the $100 deposit is due by June 30th, with the remaining $100 due on August 31st. We understand things can come up, so if someone pays the deposit but can’t make it, they will receive a full refund. A "Get to Know Your Fellow Volunteers” gathering will take place on August 16th with the time and location to be announced as we get closer.

We will carpool, leaving on Wednesday, September 16, in the late afternoon, aiming to arrive at Cass around 6:00 p.m. to settle in and attend orientation. Volunteer work will run from Thursday through Saturday. Packing essentials include boots or sturdy shoes, linens (sheets, blanket/sleeping bag, towel, etc.) and your own toiletries. Since we will be sleeping on cots, a mattress pad or extra pillow could make things more comfortable. A more complete list will be provided to participants. Meals are included, but snacks and bottled water are not provided by Cass. Filtered drinking fountains are available for filling water bottles. The presbytery will bring some snacks, but feel free to bring your own as well. We will have access to a small kitchen with a fridge and microwave for anyone who wants to bring extra food for dietary needs or just in case. A coffee maker is also available, with the presbytery supplying coffee and mix-ins.

Preliminary registration can be completed by clicking on the registration button or scanning the QR code below. To help presbytery mission trip leadership and Cass, the registration includes questions that will identify folks who are willing to drive, have a medical background, and any skilled trade experience. Also, Cass requires background screenings.

For Answers to your Questions?

• About the mission trip - contact John Ritchie or Don Wilson

• About background screenings - contact Barry Chance

• About registration - contact Diane Eliser

Eastminster Presbytery is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located in Northeast Ohio; and is part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Synod of the Covenant.