Joyful Celebrations
around Foothills Presbytery
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Presbyterian Women of Foothills Resource Share event! | |
Installation of the Rev. AJ Ochart, St. Andrews church | |
Smaller Church Leaders Gathering | |
Led by:
Presbyterian
Disaster
Assistance
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This training is ideal for people who work on or with the church building including
ushers, greeters, church staff,
elders, deacons, custodians,
and committee members.
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SC5 School of Theology
Registration for the 2024 Fall Semester of the SC5 School of Theology is now open. Classes will be held at Presbyterian College on October 18 & 19.
Classes Offered Fall 2024 Semester:
- New Testament (Core), Rev. Bob Bryant, Ph.D.
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Reformed Theology (Core), Rev. Richard Burnett, Ph.D.
- Preaching (Core), Rev. Dr. Ella Busby
- Pastoral Care (Core), Rev. Loyd Melton, Ph.D.
- Deuteronomy (Elective), Rev. Dr. Tom Malone
- Disaster Preparedness from a Theological Lens (Elective), Elder Mark McCain, Rev. Jim Kirk, Carolyn Thalman, and Elder Gertrude Washington
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
Our next meeting is
Thursday, September 5,
10 am
at Coffee Underground
1 E Coffee St, Greenville
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Music Ministry
Leaders
Our next gathering is 9 am, Wednesday, September 11 by Zoom.
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Christian Educators Gathering
Our next gathering is
Monday, September 16, 12 - 1:30 pm at Tyger River.
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CRE Cohort Gathering
Our next gathering is Monday, September 18, 12 noon at the Presbytery office.
Bring lunch, dessert is provided.
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Validated Ministry Pastor Gathering & Lunch
Wednesday, October 9
11:30 am at the
Foothills Retirement Community.
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Insurance Board
TULIP Program for Ministries
Did you know......
The Insurance Board offers the TULIP Program for Ministries, designed for churches in our network that rent or lease their facilities to tenants without insurance. TULIP provides affordable general liability coverage for both one-time and recurring events, protecting both the tenant and the church.
Examples of one-time events include: banquets, baptisms, concerts, or fundraisers while reoccurring meetings could include bible studies, sewing groups, book clubs, or support group meetings. We encourage you to take a moment to watch the TULIP Video featuring Jennifer Perri, Assistant Vice President, United Church Insurance Services, with Insurance Board.
To see if your ministry's events qualify for TULIP coverage and to access the online application, visit the TULIP Website.
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GA in Brief
The General Assembly in Brief is available for download for use in your newsletter and at the next meeting of your council. Please also encourage your commissioners to use it during their reporting to the presbytery, and pastors to include it as a bulletin insert or in their newsletters.
Bulletin/Print Version
Letter-sized/Online Reading Version
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“A Legacy of Faith” chronicles the Oeland family’s century-long impact on church history in upstate South Carolina.
This hour-and-ten-minute documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of faith and community established by past generations while encouraging and challenging the current generation to create a lasting legacy of their own. For interest in showing this film to your organization, please email: Upstatelastinglegacy@gmail.com
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Join Us to Celebrate
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
2240 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville
on the twenty-fifth anniversary of our charter
Sunday, September 8
Worship at 10 am Lunch at 11 am
RSVP for lunch by August 25th: admin@eastminster.com
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African American Clergy & Educators Retreat
African American Clergy and Educators Retreat will be held September 9-12 at Epworth By the Sea. This year, registration is online with an option for credit card payments.
Register Here
Please share this with your congregations!
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First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, has eight (8) tables available to any church or ministry that could utilize them.
The tables are in fairly good shape and can be used in Meeting Rooms or Sunday School classes. They are 72” wide x 30” deep. The tables must be picked up in late August. If interested, please contact Monteigne Campbell, Office Manager, (mcampbell@fpcspartanburg.org) to coordinate pickup.
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South Carolina Inn Offering Discount for September
Fall Season is Just Around the Corner!
Get ready for our next busy season in Montreat, N.C. Guests will flock to this magical place in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to enjoy the restorative and refreshing fall air, hiking, paddling, site sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway, festivals, Sabbath or attending the Montreat Conference Center’s Fall Craft week https://montreat.org/events/fcw24.
To kick off the season The South Carolina Inn at Montreat is offering 20% off lodging at our facility which is owned and operated by the Presbyteries of South Carolina.
To grab your spot, visit www.scinnatmontreat.org. Click on BOOK NOW. Insert check-in and check-out dates, select from Special Rates/Discount Code/September Special. Make a space in the forest of your life for rest and renewal.
We are looking forward to hosting you at Your Home in the Mountains!
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Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Presbyterian College is proud to partner with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University) to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). The executive certificate program provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations.
This program would be ideal for clergy or other faith leaders and stewardship or advancement staff members in religious communities, schools, or service organizations. Presbyterian pastors are eligible for a generous scholarship from the Presbyterian Foundation for this course.
More details and Registration: https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/lake-institute/
Program Dates: September 16-18, 2024 Location: Riverside Pres Church, Jacksonville, FL
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The Clergy Collective - Online, September - May
Many clergy from your denomination have participated in the past, continuing to do so. We have 3 strong tracks this year. The Clergy Collective is for any ministers from any denomination interested in sharpening as leaders through a stimulating Seminar and implementation coaching group. They meet once a month during the academic year. We usually have clergy from all over the country participating, making for rich learning and interaction.
Here's where you can learn more.
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THIS CHILD HERE
People changing people
With the support of This Child Here, these students from Ukraine will be seeking to reclaim their hope for a better future by coming to America. They will enter two schools: Menaul School in Albuquerque, NM (home to Route 66) and Rabun Gap Nacoochee in N.Georgia, both founded by the Presbyterian Church years ago.
We are looking for individuals, churches, and organizations to help.
Click HERE to give or learn more about This Child Here
This Child Here is a validated ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA),
working with families displaced by the war in Ukraine.
This ministry is supported by Foothills Committee on Shared Ministry.
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Bridging the Gap: Moving from Text to Sermon
This interactive workshop provides continuing education for preachers at any stage of ministry, including ordained pastors, commissioned lay pastors, and other church professionals.
Led By: Dr. Merwyn S. Johnson and the team from In Christ Supporting Ministries at ICSM’s facility, 7615 Colony Road, Suite 210, Charlotte, North Carolina
Schedule: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Thursday, September 19, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Space is limited to 15 participants, so early registration is encouraged.
For questions or to register, please visit InChristSupportingMinistries.org, call 704-554-2490, or email Info@InChristSupportingMinistries.org.
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The Lead Pastor Base Camp from Pinnacle Leadership Associates is a quality immersive training experience, designed to equip pastors from any denomination for serving effectively in the Lead Pastor role. Implementation Coaching Groups beyond the Base Camp provide support and accountability for living out the Lead Pastor Ministry Guide participants develop during the Base Camp.
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Save the Date for the 2024 Evangelism Conference!
Come join us for a journey into a more expansive and authentic understanding and practice of evangelism. During our gathering, we will explore how we are called to embody the good news of God’s healing and compassion — through A Lifestyle that Exudes Justice! More info to come: www.pcusa.org/evangelism.
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Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Leadership for Complicated Times
Led by Rev. Drs. Alex Evans and Brian Blount
Feeling overwhelmed by the world's complexities? Join us October 7th - October 9th! This workshop equips pastors and church leaders to navigate difficult times with the enduring strength of biblical preaching and compassionate leadership. Read More
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Join the Jesus & Justice Advocacy Conference, hosted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this fall in Charlotte, North Carolina! This conference benefits college students and seminarians who want to learn effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in, build networks and engage with advocacy topics in meaningful ways. Taking place from October 18-20 at the Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus, this free event will be held annually across the country in the coming years.
Learn more here.
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2024 Emmanuel Living!
October 21–23, 2024
ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION WORSHIP
A Montreat Conference Center event
The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.
Rev. Audrey Hartness Reese – Conference Preacher
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Walk to Fight Suicide with Your Place of Worship
Greenville Out of the Darkness Walk
November 9, 2024, Conestee Park, Greenville
Why Start a Team? Members from communities of all types can make a difference by walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, on Community Walks are a great team-building event, and a way to promote health and wellness by encouraging you to get out and walk together for a common cause. Download Sponsorship Packet/ Flyer Here
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November 9, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Why does the Church matter in 2024 and beyond? What makes the Church unique?
Join Educators, Youth Leaders, Volunteers, and Pastors in your area to explore these questions and more. Participants will gather in satellite locations throughout the Synod of the South Atlantic to enjoy discussions, games, fun, and meaningful conversations.
Registration is $35, lunch will be coordinated at host sites.
Keynote Presenter: Brittany Porch
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The 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville.
More info coming in 2024!
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events |
2024
August
22 Committee on Preparation for Ministry meeting
28 Foothills Presbytery Staff meeting, Property Advisory Committee meeting, and Think Tank meeting - ZOOM
September
2 Office closed in observance of Labor Day
5 Youth Roundtable and Committee on Ministry meeting
10 Nominations meeting
11 Music Ministry Leaders meeting - ZOOM
12 Committee on Shared Ministry meeting
14 Church Safety & Security Event
18 CRE Cohort meeting
19 Examinations Committee meeting
Foothills Presbytery Featured Events
Foothills Presbytery Calendar
Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
- November 12, 2024, at John Knox
- February 18, 2025, Location TBA
- May 17, 2025, at Westminister Greenville
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