How has Camp Hanover shaped you?

September 27, 2022

Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations

How Has Camp Hanover Shaped You?

Camp Hanover’s #GreatCampGive returns Friday, September 30. This year’s theme celebrates the impact of Camp Hanover on all who have visited over its 65 years. Whether it's because of new experiences, different people, or all of the above, those who visit, attend as campers, or serve as staff are forever transformed by their time here. Has Camp Hanover shaped who you are today? Learn how to share your #BecauseOfCamp story. Join in Friday on social media and at www.camphanover.org/give.

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Learn About Grant Funding from SDOP

Self-Development of People (SDOP) Ministry funds projects and activities to eliminate injustice and powerlessness among disadvantaged people. A unique aspect of the grant program is the organizations chosen as partners. SDOP seeks groups organizing to do something about their own conditions. Therefore, funded groups must include project beneficiaries as stakeholders. Learn about SDOP’s grant-making process and life up potential grant partners in a webinar on October 4 at 7:00 p.m.

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Webinar on Implicit Bias for Ruling Elders and Deacons

On October 13 at 7:00 p.m., ruling elders and deacons are invited to a webinar about the impact of implicit bias and why it’s important to consider and reduce implicit bias as Christians in the PC(USA). The webinar will include tools to create spaces that invite and welcome full participation of a diverse group of people in the discernment processes and governance of the church. Registration closes October 5.

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International Peacemakers Arriving Soon

The first week of October, Presbytery of the James welcomes from El Salvador PC(USA) international peacemaker Carmen Elena Diaz Anzora and interpreter Joseph Russ. Visits from International Peacemakers help us understand peace and justice concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. Thanks to the congregations of Bon Air, Gayton Kirk, Second Richmond, and Salisbury for hosting events. A Zoom event also is available.

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