PPCC Summer Updates

Summer 2023 E-news

Give Local 757 & Walkathon Success

With our collective efforts for the Give Local 757 campaign, PPCC was able to raise over $8,000 in just 24 hours! Along with this exciting news, we also completed two HUGE challenges: 1- We had 100% Board participation 2- We completed the Nifty 50 Challenge in which we received donations from individuals in ALL 50 states!

Our Walkathon event was a huge hit, too!

Thank you to ALL who participated in donating and walking with us!

As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, our center got to "celebrate," too! New begonias were planted last week!

VA Center for Inclusive Communities to Conduct Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

This spring, Paula Bazemore, Program Manager, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), provided professional development for PPCC staff. Through group discussions, role plays, and exercises, Paula helped staff reflect on their unconscious biases, build bridges of understanding, and work together to create a place of belonging.

Deep Breath Parenting

In April, Hampton Baptist Church, one of PPCC's partner congregations hosted a parenting workshop led by PPCC counselors. After a light lunch on a Sunday afternoon, Cheryl Guyton and Deborah Lewis helped parents slow down with breath work, tackle important topics, and have some fun! Cheryl and Deborah provided creative and practical resources for parents to use in daily life and provided time at the end for questions. PPCC is a resource for congregations who would like to host workshops on a variety of topics. Call 757-873-2273 or email office@peninsulapastoral.org for more information.

Next Clergy Connections:

July 18th

Join us every third Tuesday for our monthly Clergy Connections meeting

in-person or via Zoom!

Join us on the following dates from

8:30-9:30 am using the link below:

July 18

August 15

September 19

https://zoom.us/j/97087377263

PPCC is Hiring!

We are currently seeking a part-time Business Manager. The Business Manager is responsible for managing matters related to accounting, banking, and finance tasks; including, payroll and payroll tax, and personnel regulations. See the full job description at the link on our website below and apply today!

Business Manager Opening

Happy Retirement, Dave!

Rev. David P. Gunderlach, M.Div., M.A.has served PPCC for 17 years! While we are sad to see him go, we know that this next chapter in his life is much deserved. Congratulations, Dave and thank you for all you've done for PPCC!

Welcome to PPCC, Ingrid!

PPCC welcomes Ingrid Peterson to our Training Program as a licensed Resident in Counseling. Ingrid recently graduated from the College of William & Mary with her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her internship at the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board, where she provided school-based outpatient services and intensive in-home services through the Youth and Family Services Program. A member of the Apostles Lutheran Church in Gloucester, Ingrid is a Candidate for Ministry in the Virginia Synod, ELCA. She looks forward to working with clients of all ages in the areas of grief & loss, anxiety, self-esteem, communication, and spiritual matters.

THANK YOU!

A BIG thank you to St. Mark Lutheran Church for donating tissues to our center! We have an Amazon Wish List that they sent us this wonderful surprise from!

If you’d like to check out the list, click the link below!

Amazon Wish List

Have you ever wondered what we do every day at PPCC? Come in and find out! We are seeking to spread the word about our work in the community. Every month we host group tours in our center to learn about our mission. The tour is one hour long. Attendees are not asked for a donation, but are asked to accept a follow up phone call for feedback. If you would like to attend or host a tour, please contact Ford McFall at 757-873-2273.