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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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The presbytery office will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. Staff will be on vacation or working remotely July 1-3. | |
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In This Issue
- Highlights from the 117th Meeting
- Candidates, Inquirer Approved for Next Steps in Ministry Journey
- Presbytery Approves New Policy for Pastors and Their Former Congregations
- Help SDOP Address Poverty and Oppression
- Presbytery Events
- Church and Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
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Highlights from the 117th Meeting | |
The 117th meeting of Presbytery of the James was held June 18, 2024. The meeting included a welcome to three new minister members and recognition of six recently retired ministers. Participants conducted the work of the presbytery, examining candidates, approving policies, and hearing reports from committees. A summary of the meeting is available to read on the presbytery website. The meeting recording will be published this week. | |
Candidates, Inquirer Approved for Next Steps in Ministry Journey | |
At last week's presbytery meeting, candidates Madison Cody and Noah Morgan were examined and approved for ordination to ministry of the Word and Sacrament. Madison serves as a staff chaplain at Cedarfield retirement community in Henrico. Addison Schmitt (Westminster, Richmond) was examined for candidacy for the ordered ministry of the Word and Sacrament and was received as a candidate. Congratulations, Madison, Noah, and Addison! | |
Presbytery Approves New Policy for Pastors and Their Former Congregations | On June 18, the presbytery approved a policy guiding the relationship between former pastors and the congregations they previously served. It replaces an earlier policy. The new document provides incoming pastors and congregations with an opportunity to establish healthy new pastoral relationships, while extending grace to outgoing pastoral relationships. If you have any questions, please direct them to your Commission on Ministry liaison. Both the policy and the list of COM liaisons can be found on the presbytery website, under Resources, then Forms and Documents. | |
Help SDOP Address Poverty and Oppression | SDOP seeks your help in identifying community organizations working to help disadvantaged groups. Organizations are invited to learn about funding grants from SDOP at workshops on July 24, August 17, September 25, and November 19. The deadline to apply for a local SDOP grant is November 1. Applications are accepted year-round for national SDOP grants. Share information about the grant and workshops with groups in your area. | | |
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Presbytery Office Closed
July 1-3
- Staff working remotely
July 4
- Office closed for Independence Day
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SDOP Workshops
July 24, August 17, September 25, and November 19
Various locations
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Church & Community Events | | |
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226th PC(USA) General Assembly
June 29-July 4
Salt Lake City, UT
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Bible and Church Music Conference
July 21-27
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Clergy Couple Retreat
July 29-August 1
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Grant Deadline
August 1
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PW Churchwide Gathering
August 8-11
St. Louis, MO
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Camp: A Planning Retreat for Clergy August 13-17
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation at YMCA of the Rocky Mountains Estes Park Center
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Prism Christian Education Conference
August 17
Center for Excellence in Christian Education
Virtual
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Homecoming
August 30-September 2
Camp Hanover
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Scotland Trip
September 13-23
With Three Chopt Church, Henrico
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Leadership in Ministry Richmond
September 16-18
Columbia Theological Seminar Center for Lifelong Learning at Roslyn Retreat Center
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope
September 23-25
Portland, OR
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Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 18-20
Union Seminary (Charlotte Campus)
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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)
- Part-time pastor, Holy Trinity Church (Richmond)
- Pastor of youth and children, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Director of Christian formation, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Children's ministry assistant, First Church (Richmond)
- Youth ministry coordinator, First Church (Richmond)
- Part-time accompanist, Providence Church (Gum Spring)
- Director of children and youth ministries, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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