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SEEDS OF HOPE FARMER' S MARKET

will be hosting Seeds of Hope Farmer's Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays (June 22nd - August). The church is located at 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia. Fresh fruit and vegetables from the McFadden farm in Clarendon County will be available.

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Volume 13 July 20, 2017
SUMMER STATED MEETING 
OF TRINITY PRESBYTERY
AUGUST 15, 2017
The next Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. This meeting will be a little different from our usual meetings of Presbytery.  

WHAT WILL BE THE SAME?
This is a stated meeting, although no business will be conducted. Teaching Elders will need to attend. Each church in Trinity Presbytery will need to send their Commissioners.

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT?
In addition to Teaching Elders and Commissioners, others are welcome and encouraged to attend, especially Clerks of Session and Treasurers. 

This Stated Meeting will be held in five geographical locations (churches) within Trinity Presbytery:

East-McGregor,
North, First Laurens, 
West , New Faith, 
Northeast , New Kirk 
South , South Aiken

All Teaching Elders, Clerks of Session and Treasurers should have received an e-mail last week from the Stated Clerk David Torrey explaining the changes and how these meetings will be conducted.
Click here to see a copy of the letter.

To see a list of churches by regions,  click here .
SUMMER NEWS FROM UKIRK
Providence  Presbyterian (Charlotte)
UKIRK Hosting Local Mission Groups

 UKirk SC and Shandon Presbyterian Pastoral Assistant, Caitlyn Hathaway are coordinating some unique summer mission opportunities. Last month UKirk hosted a group of 15 Youth and 5 adults  from Providence Presbyterian Church (Charlotte).  The group members worked 7 hours a day for local ministries in the Columbia area such as T ransitions Homeless Center, The Cooperative Ministry and Meals on Wheels. That's 560 hours of community service to our community!

If your church is looking for a mission opportunity in the Columbia area this summe r,  read more...
Have You Registered for TrinityFest 2017?
What are you waiting for?

The cost of registration for TrinityFest 2017 will increase after July 31st. Save money-register now! 
Click here   for a flyer with course descriptions and registration information.
Click here   to register. 
A Message from the Camp Fellowship Transition Team of Trinity Presbytery
Fellowship Camp & Conference Center logo
Great progress has been made in Fellowship Camp & Conference Center's transition to 501 (c)3 status. We hope to have more good news in the near future. Please continue to pray for the Camp and Trinity Presbytery as we continue in ministry together, making Christian camping opportunities available to everyone.
Conflict Management Training Being Offered  
by the Five Presbyteries of South Carolina
Conflict in the Church:
Entrusted with the Message of Reconciliation
A conflict management training workshop sponsored by the Five Presbyteries of South Carolina and led by Lombard Mennonite Peace Center

       
 When:   September 29-30, 2017
                 Friday: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
                 Saturday: 9:00  a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Where:   Trinity Presbytery Office
                  554 DaVega Drive
                  Lexi ngton, SC  29073

Click here to see the detailed event brochure.
Need a Substitute Pianist this Summer?
Summer vacations, illness, emergencies, etc. can all result in congregations scrambling to find someone to play the piano for Sunday morning worship services. Catherine Badalamenti is a pianist who has recently moved to the Lexington area. Catherine is the daughter of a Presbyterian minister and is very familiar with the Reformed Church worship service. She is willing to travel to areas within a 40-45 minute drive. If you need a substitute-even on short notice- give her a call at 803-374-6486.
Ministry/Mission Opportunities
Thornwell Home for Children
 
Representatives from  Thornwell Home for Children are currently traveling throughout the state to present the " I HAD NO IDEA " tour in an effort to raise awareness of the needs of the children they serve, and to let churches, groups and individuals know how they can be partners in this very important ministry. Please consider inviting a Thornwell representative to speak at your next gathering or meeting. Contact Chandra Coleman for more information or to arrange a tour. 
EMPLO YM EN T  OPPORTUNITIES

Little Mountain Presbyterian Church, Abbeville, is seeking a Pastor. To view the church's MIF, click here. 

Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church in Abbeville has an immediate opening for a Music Leader. Please contact Alison Phillips at aap@charter.net or 864-992-0348 for more information.
 
McGregor Presbyterian Church has two positions open:

Eastminster Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Worship Leader for the  11:15  Sunday contemporary service.
Click here for more information.   

Presbyterian Communities of SC    is seeking an Accounting Specialist. Click here to find out more.

Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church , Columbia, SC, is seeking a 36 hour per week Director of Children's/ Youth Ministry.  Click here for details.
FUTURE TRINITY
 PRESBYTERY  & PC(USA)EVENTS
Below are some Trinity Presbytery and PC(USA) events happening later this year. Put them on your calendar now so you won't miss them. Details and registration information will be available closer to event dates.

Trinity Fest 2017 -Saturday, August 12th

Trinity Presbytery Summer Meeting-August 15th

September 29th & 30th

S.C. Lay School of Theology Fall Courses- Oct. 13-15

Fall Older Adult Retreat-October 27th-29th
This annual retreat at Fellowship Camp and Conference Center 
will feature Dr. Richard Boyce from Union Presbyterian Seminary as the keynote speaker.  Registration information will be available August 1st.
 
South Atlantic-Peurto Rico region of APCE (SOAP) Retreat 
November 2nd - 4th
Invitation for Ministers/Educators/Youth Directors/church leaders to gather and learn at this Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) event. Click here for more information.

Great Big Youth Retreat- November 17th - 19th 
This broadly-graded event will be held at Blue Ridge Assembly, The Theme is One World: One Body of Christ

Presbytery Office Summer Hours

Beginning May 30th, Presbytery office hours will be 
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Regular office hours will resume on September 5th.)
CALENDAR EVENTS
Click here  for the Presbytery Online Calendar of Meetings and Events!
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