Our attention has been seized, and our hearts are moved by the plight of so many of our neighbors to the east and south. Fears we might have felt for ourselves have been displaced by an urge to respond. Leaders and members of congregations in Salem Presbytery have already been seeking direction in how to act. We are in conversation with friends in Coastal Carolina and New Hope Presbyteries, where the impact of Hurricane Florence has so far been greatest.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is sending teams to help determine needs and how we can make a difference for the better. If you or your congregation has a contact and a means of providing in-kind assistance to people in recovery, take advantage of the connection. As we await word from others concerning how we can best help, remember most advise us that cash can have a greater impact than resources we have to transport. Check out details on how to respond. Salem Presbytery will do its part to speed gifts to where they're most needed. Through our SEND Ministry we'll seek ways to coordinate teams that go to help in months to time. We encourage congregations to share word of your plans with us, so we can plan for the greatest impact, all in response to the need of our brothers and sisters, all in response to the call of Jesus Christ

PDA Hurricane Florence Response

Click the link below for an excellent article highlighting the recent merger of Fairmont and Second Presbyterian in Lexington - now New Hope Presbyterian Church!

Church Merger Ushers in New Hope

The 223rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has placed before the presbyteries of the church a number of proposed amendments to our constitution (Book of Order). The proposed amendments will be placed for action before Salem Presbytery at the February 2019 Presbytery meeting. Please begin to review these proposed amendments now. They may be found at the links below.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Proposed Constitutional Amendments - Spanish and Korean

Attention for the COM and churches seeking new ministers:  Clarification of the taxability of moving expenses has been provided by the Associate General Counsel of the Office of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), which can be found at the link below.

 

Moving Expenses Information

CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD CIRCLE MEETING RE: BLACK LIVES MATTER RECOMMENDATION IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 FROM 10:00-11:30 AM AT CLEMMONS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

At our August Presbytery meeting the Presbyterian Inter-Racial Dialogue (PIRD) clergy introduced the recommendation that Salem Presbytery endorse the Black Lives Matter movement. Click the link below for the recommendation. We have all heard of Black Lives Matter and have formed opinions based on what we have heard, yet many of us have not educated ourselves on what the movement does and does not stand for. Please check out their website linked below, and look at what they believe or visit our resource page also listed below to download resources for your congregation or ministry.

 

Black Lives Matter Recommendation

Black Lives Matter Website

Salem Presbytery Resource Page 

Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering set for September 22nd at North Wilkesboro PC. Rev. Lara Musser Gritter, Co-Pastor of First Presbyterian in Salisbury will lead us using the theme, "God's Promise - I Am With You." Registration information can be found through the link below.

PW Fall Gathering Registration and Info

The season of Peace and Global Witness began September 2nd and continues through October 7th - on World Communion Day. This five-week pilgrimage is intended to deepen the pursuit of peace for congregations, small groups, families and individuals. Learn more at the link below.

 

Peace and Global Witness Offering Info

Salem Presbytery is compiling a list of "Mission Leaders" in each of our congregations. We seek contact information for mission committee chairs, mission coordinators (staff or volunteer), or those excited about the mission of the church. Click the link below to add your info. 

 

Become and Peace and Justice church! Let your Salem Presbytery Peace and Justice Task Force help, inspire, equip, and send you on a journey. Contact Frank Dew at the link below.

 

The next Healthy Boundaries workshop is Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Clemmons Presbyterian Church.  Rationale, description of workshops, registration and more are online at the link below.

 

All alums of the Young Adult Volunteer program are invited to YAVA Day on Saturday, November 3! Meet and re-connect with other YAV alum at an event near you! If you're interested in attending, hosting or helping out with a YAVA Day event in your area, please fill out the form through the link below.

 

 YAVA Day Form

Thank you for your support of our college students. We had a great time sharing God's love with them during the school year. As we begin our preparation for the fall, we want to remind you to let us know where your young adults will be attending school this fall. Click below to submit your information.