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Support Your Presbytery; Support Muslim Neighbors: Notes in Transition
Support Salem Presbytery.
Our presbytery at its winter stated meeting adopted a budget of $905,779, a decrease from last year's budget of $1,015,257. The budget supports our participation in the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through
per capita
giving and otherwise, our campus ministry programs, and our staff, whose work includes support of congregations, ministers, and other church professionals. Commitments so far are not enough to sustain our mission through 2019 or to support the ambitious new plan for the future also adopted at the presbytery meeting. To meet our
per capita
obligations to GA and synod as well as our budget will call for around $40 per member (few give at this level). If this is too much for you to consider, but you would like to give proportionately, remember that presbytery needs at least three times in unrestricted gifts what we devote to
per capita
. Please see that your sessions return pledge cards indicating your congregation's support of the mission of Salem Presbytery. I also encourage you to see that your church's gifts are sent in timely fashion. As I said at the presbytery meeting, you may not know you need your presbytery until you need it. Meanwhile, lots more is going on than may meet your eye, all to support the mission of our congregations and leaders. We're all in it together.
Support Muslim neighbors. Last week's news of the massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been heart-wrenching, though we are at risk of becoming numb to such tragedies. Seek opportunities to express support to Muslim neighbors. In the Winston-Salem area a community vigil will take place at the Anoor Islamic Center, 1435 Lake Cottage Road, in Clemmons, at 6:00 p.m. this Sunday. Find out how you might respond where you live. We can't tolerate human slaughter at a mosque, or at a Baptist church in Texas, or at a Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh, or at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin - or anywhere. Take a neighbor's hand, and witness to peace.
Grace and peace!
Steve
Stephen W. Scott
Transitional General Presbyter
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Healthy Boundaries
Another CORE COURSE for Healthy Boundaries compliance has been added to our 2019 calendar on Monday, June 3rd. Learn about Healthy Boundaries Events and click below for a listing of 2019 events with complete REGISTRATION links.
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Nominations for 2020 General Assembly Commissioners
Salem's Committee on Representation is now receiving nominations for Commissioners to the 224th General Assembly, to take place June 20-27, 2020 in Baltimore. We anticipate sending four Minister commissioners and four Ruling Elder commissioners - and hope to identify a Young Adult Advisory Delegate as well. Nominating forms are on the Presbytery website through the link below. Forms must be submitted by October 1, 2019; early submissions are welcomed!
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Implementing Salem's New Structure
The Presbytery's Executive Council is soon to appoint a team, two of whose members will have been members of the Dream Team, to implement the new structure for presbytery ministry and mission. If you would like to suggest members for this next phase of work - or if you would like to put forward your own name - please pass any such names to stated clerk David Vaughan through the link below. The council next meets on March 21, so please offer suggestions before that date.
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Session Minutes Reviews
The Stated Clerk will meet with Clerks of Session to review Session Minutes on the following schedule. Bring any unreviewed minutes and come to the gathering that is most convenient for your schedule. The schedule can be found at the link below.
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March Prayers for:
Committee on Representation
CPM - Preparation for Ministry
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| Buck Cochran - Executive Director Peacehaven Farm - Whitsett |
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments - For Study And Action
Salem will vote on a number of proposed amendments to our constitution (the Book of Order) at the May 2019 meeting, which will give us more time for study and still ensure that our votes are received in Louisville by the June 2019 deadline. Please review these proposed amendments now.
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The Book of Common Worship, Flash Drive Edition
The Book of Common Worship, Flash Drive Edition (Single-User License)* is now available! $50.
This helpful resource contains electronic files from the Book of Common Worship to make worship planning and bulletin preparation easier and more effective. The flash drive contains a PDF file with extensive links to chapters, sections, and individual services that allow for easier reading, searching, and browsing. This edition also contains Microsoft Word files for each of the services and commentaries found in the Book of Common Worship. Services are arranged in separate files for the ease of bulletin creation and copying and pasting.
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Mission Leaders In Salem Presbytery
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.
Add Your Information Here
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Become a Peace and Justice Church!
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.
Email Frank Dew
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2019 Prayer Calendar
Click the link below for the 2019 Prayer Calendar for Congregations and Ministries of Salem Presbytery.
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Special Events
Registration is now open for the
2019 PYC Youth Spring Retreat, March 30th-31st and the
2019 Triennium, July 16th-20th. Click below for more information and registration forms.
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Other Special Events
Make note of the
Day Retreat for Church Leaders and the
Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering - two events you don't want to miss. Check out our events page for these great events coming your way in 2019 and sign up today.
Are you hosting a special event *(concert, speaker, training, etc.) at a time OTHER than on Sunday morning worship? Submit your event through the link below to be included on our SPECIAL EVENTS Calendar.
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Meeting Calendar Available
Don't forget to use our Calendar of Meetings for planning your 2019 monthly agenda.
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Ecumenical / Interfaith Liaison
An Ecumenical / Interfaith Liaison is needed to help our presbytery live into our common mission in the world with our brothers and sisters. Contact Dianna if interested.
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Hunger Action
Become a Hunger Action Congregation! Check the links below for more info.
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Church Anniversaries
If your congregation is celebrating a significant anniversary (25, 50, 75, 100, etc.), please let the presbytery office know.
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Board of Pensions Call to Health
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PCUSA News and Announcements
Click below for the latest news and announcements from the PCUSA.
PCUSA News
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Salem Presbytery | PO Box 1753, 3950 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons NC 27012
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