Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
Recording of 114th Presbytery Meeting Available to View | |
Thank you to the many volunteers who made this week's 114th meeting possible. We are especially grateful to the congregation of Gayton Kirk who welcomed us to their church in Henrico. We also are thankful for the presbytery meeting planning team and moderators and representatives of the teams, committees, and ministries who shared their activities today. And thanks to all the commissioners and guests who joined us in person and via Zoom. A recording of the meeting is available on our website. | | |
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Small Church Pastors Invited to Fellowship Potluck | Small church pastors are invited to a fellowship dinner on Sunday, June 25, hosted by the Small Church Ministry. Bring your family and join colleagues at Tabor Church in Crozet from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The main course, drinks, and ice cream will be provided by the ministry. Please bring a side dish or dessert to contribute to the meal. Share stories, talk with colleagues, meet family, and just enjoy good company and food. | | |
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Charlottesville-area Churches Host Youth Workshop | In August, PC(USA) youth in the Charlottesville area are invited to gather for lunch and a workshop on Mathew 25. Together, teens will explore the scripture of Mathew 25 in which the righteous ask, “Lord, when did we see you…?” Join at Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 Rugby Rd) on August 27 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. All are invited to worship at WPC at 11 a.m. before the event. | | |
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Providence Plans Summer Series on Presbyterian Ethos | The summer worship at Providence Church in Powhatan County will feature a sermon series on Presbyterian heritage, culture, and beliefs in light of contemporary questions and concerns. This series, “The Presbyterian Ethos – A 500 Year Old Faith Tradition Speaks Today,” will inform and inspire faith and discipleship as well as help the congregation prepare for their upcoming 200th anniversary, an occasion to celebrate and recommit to their unique heritage as a church. | | |
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Chester Seeks Singers for Festival Choir | Chester Presbyterian Church invites singers to join a choir to perform August 4 for the church’s Garden & Music Festival. Singers will prepare three anthems composed by David Schwoebel and offer them in a festival worship service celebrating salvation history “From Garden to Garden.” A required rehearsal will be held on Thursday, August 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. The festival worship will be Friday at 7 p.m. (call time for singers is 6 p.m.). | | |
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Share Your Talents With Camp Hanover | Camp Hanover seeks volunteers in a variety of areas, during the summer and throughout the year. From helping on a short-term project to showing up more regularly, your wisdom and advice can be a valuable addition to our local camp and conference ministry. Learn how you can plug in on a project, a program, or a committee. | |
Christian Formation Monthly Resource Zoom | |
Servant Leadership Lunch and Learn | |
June 28, 12:30-2 p.m.
VCU Pace Center
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July 11, 6:00 p.m.
Chesterfield Library, Central Branch
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July 20, August 17, 7:00 p.m.
Camp Hanover
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Presbyterian Men Conference | |
July 21-23
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
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Bible and Music Conference | |
July 23-29
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
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Garden and Music Festival | |
August 4-6
Chester Church
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Charlottesville-area Youth Workshop | |
August 27, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Westminster Church, Charlottesville
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September 1-4
Camp Hanover
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Older Adult Ministries Conference | |
September 14-15
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
Grosse Ile, MI
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September 25-27
Minneapolis, MN
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October 9-12
Montreat Conference Center
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115th Meeting
Saturday, October 21
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Aug. 24, noon
Packet online: Oct. 5
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Called Meeting
Thursday, November 16
Location/Format: TBD
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.
- Development coordinator, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- MVP intern, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Summer camp nurse, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Director of music/organist, Laurel Church (Glen Allen)
- Director of children and youth ministries, Meadows Church (Charlottesville)
- Director of communications, First Church (Richmond)
- Organist, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Music director, Bon Air Church (Richmond)
- Part-time bookkeeper, Salisbury Church (Midlothian)
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Pianist or organist, Burkeville Church (Burkeville)
- Director of Christian education or covenant pastor for family ministry, Bon Air Church (North Chesterfield)
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