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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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Get to Know Barbara Chalfant | |
In September, Barbara Chalfant completed her first year as presbyter for congregational life. Get to know more about her in the fifth episode of the Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire podcast. Learn how she was called to Christian education and how her role nurtures the presbytery’s congregations and members of all ages. | |
New Ministers Invited to Join Cohort | Union Presbytery Seminary’s Bridge for Early Career Preachers seeks participants for its 2024 cohort. Applicants should be in the first seven years of congregational ministry. Cohort members will learn about digital technology for preaching, preaching on significant social issues, and preaching with diverse communities. Join to take part in quarterly workshops, peer and individual coaching, and retreats. Applications must be received by November 15. | |
Learn About Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | The conflict in Israel and Palestine is complicated and leaves many of us broken-hearted and wondering what the answer could be for the followers of Christ. Bring a program to your church to learn about this conflict, through history and personal stories. The speakers for this program are Michael Barr, alternative dispute resolution analyst at the Supreme Court of Virginia, and Rev. Christopher Tweel, pastor and head of staff at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. The program will include time for questions and resources for churches and individuals to continue the prayerful conversation over the devastating conflict in the Holy Land. To schedule a session for your congregation, email Rev. Tweel. | |
Survey Invite From PC(USA) | PC(USA) asks you to share a survey invitation with your community. The Changing Families in the PC(USA) survey was mandated by the 225th General Assembly (2022) and is open to all who are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The survey asks questions about marriage and romantic relationships, family structures, and expressions of gender identity. PC(USA) wants to learn more about the people who make up the PC(USA) and how they can meet the needs of those people. The survey will close December 1. | |
Staff Connect in Day Retreat | On October 31, presbytery staff met at Roslyn Retreat Center for a day to connect and learn about new topics. Following worship and team building exercises, the group discussed The Three Laws of Performance, a self-help book designed to guide businesses, organizations, and individuals in transforming themselves and achieving new results. Next, each person shared his or her results from the Core Value Index, a psychometric assessment of four innate human energies that drive performance, and we learned how these energies can be used to benefit our work at the presbytery. We closed the day with a worship of remembrance for All Saints Eve. | |
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Register Now for Special Meeting | Registration for the special meeting on November 16 closes at 6:00 p.m. the day before. |
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Join the Conversation in Our Facebook Group | |
Ask and answer questions from our community of church leaders through POJ's private Facebook group. | | |
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Youth Ministry Grant
Deadline November 15
Virginia Council of Churches
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Early Career Preachers Cohort
Deadline November 15
Union Presbytery Seminary
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Keep Awake Youth Retreat
November 17-19
Massanetta Springs
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Early Registration Deadline for Older Adult Ministry Courses
December 8
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Hanover Christmas
December 8 & 9
Camp Hanover
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Christmas at Massanetta
December 9
Massanetta Springs
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Candlelight Carol Service
December 17, 5:00 p.m.
Grace Covenant Church
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Winter Camp
December 28-30
Camp Hanover
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Matthew 25 Summit
January 16-18, 2024
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Christian Education Conference
January 24-27, 2024
St. Louis, Missouri
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Confirmation Retreat
February 2-4, 2024
Massanetta Springs
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Confirmation Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
Camp Hanover
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Called Meeting
Thursday, November 16
Three Chopt Church and Zoom
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Mission Council encourages participants to attend in person if possible. Dinner will be provided.
Register by November 15 at 6 p.m.
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Organ and piano accompanist, Bon Air Church (N Chesterfield)
- Music director, Bon Air Church (N Chesterfield)
- Business manager, Culpeper Church (Culpeper)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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The Current is published weekly. Submit an announcement for an upcoming issue by emailing editor Kelley Hope. Submissions due Thursday at 5 p.m. for the following week. Send text (including a link to your website/Facebook page) in the body of your email or in a Word document. Attach photos to your email if desired. Please do not send graphics or flyers. | Office Telephone | (804) 262-2074 | | | | |
