Evelyn Bedell Nominations Now Being Accepted

Each year Missouri Union Presbytery recognizes the contribution of older adults to its work and ministry by presenting Evelyn Bedell awards to outstanding older adults. Individuals are honored for their faithfulness in a congregation or for Presbytery-wide service. The award is named for Evelyn Bedell, who demonstrated the energy, imagination, intelligence and love with which a person of any age can serve the church. Evelyn came out of retirement to attend San Francisco Theological Seminary and at the age 72 was ordained by Missouri Union Presbytery as the "Tentmaker Pastor" for Bellflower Presbyterian Church.

Please note, parameters for nominations have been revised. Only one nomination per church will be accepted with all recommendations coming through session. 

Please click below to submit your nominations. Nominations must be received

no later than July 16, 2026.

Missouri Union Presbytery plans to honor all Evelyn Bedell award recipients at the August 22nd Presbytery meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Mexico.

Click HERE for the Nomination Form