Cumberland Presbyterian Magazine

09/17/2025

Just what the heck have we got going on here?!

09/17/2025

September 2025 Cumberland Presbyterian magazine is available for download.

The old method: https://www.cumberland.org/resources/ #!/September-2025-Cumberland-Presbyterian-Magazine-Download/p/782755760/category=0

The new method: https://www.calameo.com/cppubarc/read/007729667cbbdfa9af322

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09/12/2025

No longer just a concept or a prototype, Our Stories trading cards will debut soon!

09/12/2025

09/09/2025

Hunter D. Stafford Memorial Wildlife Supper

The legacy of Hunter Dee Stafford, a young boy whose life was cut short in a 2000 boating accident, continues to inspire through faith, family, and community outreach.

Hunter, the eldest child of Jimmy and Emma Stafford, grew up with Type I diabetes and was known for his sensitivity, compassion, and deep involvement in the children’s ministry at Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Before his death at age 11, Hunter expressed interest in becoming a pastor and had recently committed his life to Christ.

Following his death, the Staffords worked with Tennessee officials to strengthen boating safety laws and founded the Hunter Dee Stafford Memorial Wildlife Supper at Holly Grove Church. What began as a modest meal for about 100 people now draws more than 1,600 attendees annually, raising funds to send children to church camp and support mission work. Over 25 years, proceeds have enabled about 2,500 children to attend camps they otherwise could not afford.

The 25th annual supper is set for September 13, 2025, at Holly Grove Church. “This day may be the only day some people see the hands and feet of Christ,” Jimmy Stafford said. “We’ll help them embrace this love as long as we can.”

This story was originally reported by Craig Spence in The Covington Leader on August 28, 2025, and was shared with us by the Rev. Ronald McMillan, former pastor of Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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09/08/2025

Bethel’s Chacon Named Mid-South Women’s Golfer of the Week

Bethel University junior Merle Chacon has been named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, the league announced Monday, September 8, 2025. The honor is Chacon’s first Mid-South weekly award. Chacon, from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, tied for second in the 57-player field at the Skyhawks Fall Invitational. She shot a two-day total of 151 (72-79) on the 5,857-yard, par-72 course. Her opening-round even-par 72 tied for the best round of the tournament. She also helped Bethel finish second in the team standings, five strokes behind a nationally ranked program. The Mid-South Conference Player of the Week program is sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, a Nashville-based bank founded in 2000 with locations in eight southeastern states.

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09/06/2025

This is going to be a truly unforgettable day that you will not want to miss! Come for the rich history that will transport you back in time, and immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of our denomination's past. Come for the warm fellowship that will fill your heart with joy and connection. Come for the inspiring stories of courage and perseverance that will leave you feeling motivated and uplifted. Come for the thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perspectives and broaden your understanding. And come for the heartfelt worship that will lift your spirits and bring you closer to your faith. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of something truly special! 🙏

09/04/2025

Not everyday, but most days, we upload new material to CPPubArc. A few issues of the Missionary Messenger went online today.

https://www.calameo.com/cppubarc/read/007729667be4356b78ada

08/29/2025

The April 4, 1967, issue of the Cumberland Presbyterian celebrated 125 years of Bethel College. We have just added the issue to our online collection!

https://www.calameo.com/cppubarc/read/00772966723df895e9485

08/27/2025

Cumberland Presbyterian Trading Cards?

Watch this space.

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08/25/2025

SHEIKHOLESLAMI MUNCH AND LEARN: “Sentinel” Lecture Slated for Aug. 27, 2025 at Dixon Gallery & Gardens

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens will host the next installment of its popular Munch and Learn lunch-time lecture series on Wednesday, August 27, from 12–1 p.m. in its auditorium.

The featured artist is Sowgand Sheikholeslami, retired graphic designer for the Cumberland Presbyterian magazine and the Missionary Messenger, whose exhibition “Horizon Lines” is currently on view in the Mallory and Wurtzburger Galleries. Sheikholeslami will discuss her non‑representational figurative work, which spans genres including interior scenes, landscapes, still life, and observational human subjects—rendered in oil, watercolor, ink, and dry drawing. Her art emphasizes a narrative quality rooted in nostalgic memory while evoking ambiguous emotion.

Presented by the Dixon and endowed by the Landau family in memory of Leslie Mann Landau, the Munch and Learn series encourages attendees to place lunch orders early at Park + Cherry to minimize disruptions.

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