The Mission Committee is excited to announce that we are planning a presbytery-wide mission trip for 2026 in partnership with Chicago Presbytery! This trip will support the Dakota Partnership as we...

Summer camp schedule is now available! For over 60 years, Stronghold has provided a Summer Camp Program that has impacted all walks of life and produced many life-changing experiences.  It is an...

We are now accepting applications for the General Assembly meeting that is taking place June 22, 2026 - July 2, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We will be sending two (2) minister members, two (2)...

This award is given to those congregations who:
• Pay their assessed per capita in full
• Make and fulfill a mission pledge to Blackhawk Presbytery

Promote and receive the four special offerings of the PC(USA) –
• One Great Hour of Sharing
• Pentecost Offering
• Peace and Global Witness Offering
• Christmas Joy Offering

Dates, times and formats have been decided for the four Assembly Meetings next year: Tuesday February 11, 2025 On Zoom only – starting at 6:00 pm Tuesday May 13, 2025, 9:30am Hybrid – Elgin First...

Please join us in person at Woodstock First Presbyterian, or on zoom for our stated meeting on November 19 beginning at 9:30 am. Whether you attend in person, and wish to reserve a lunch or will be...

The booklet outlining the proposed amendments to the PCUSA Book of Order is now available as Presbyteries across the nation will be voting in the coming months. Blackhawk will consider and vote on...

WE’VE GOT THE JOY, JOY, JOY    Where? Youth Retreat at Stronghold When? November 1-2-3    All high schoolers and middle schoolers welcome! Come with a group or on your own! Make...