Eastminster Presbytery

E-News
for the Week of September 26, 2018
For correspondence mailing, please use the appropriate mailing address:
General Presbyter & Stated Clerk
1201 E Market St #427
Akron, OH
479.461.4042
Business Administrator
P.O. Box 14439
Poland, OH 44514
330.505.2167
Business Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm
Mark Your Calendars
  • September 30 - Rev. Adam Rodgers Installation Service, Westminster, Boardman: 3:00 p.m.
  • October 4 - Resource Committee meeting, First Mineral Ridge: 2:00 p.m.
  • October 14-Future Ministry Conversation /lunch: Liberty, Hubbard, & Girard churches, 1:00 p.m.
  • October 17 - AMC meeting, First Youngstown: 3:00 p.m.
  • October 20 - DiscipleFest, Northminster Church Cuyahoga Falls: 9:00 a.m.
  • October 25- N. Area Pastors brown bag lunch, First Church, Warren, noon.
Pastor Installation Service

Eastminster Presbytery and Westminster Church, Boardman, joyfully invite you the the Installation Service of Adam Rodgers as called pastor to Westminster Presbyterian Church , Boardman on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
DiscipleFest 2018
Saturday, October 20
9 am – 3:30 pm.
Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls

Cost is $15/payable at door (includes lunch)

Keynote Speaker:

Speaker: 

Speaker: 
Zac Kohl (CitizensAkron)


Please download and post fliers to help promote this Presbytery-wide event!



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Board of Pension Updates

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP): Beginning October 1, the only way to contribute to the Retirement Savings Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is through the online SCP.

Board of Pensions Online Payments: Tired of writing and mailing checks to pay the Board of Pensions invoice?

F  or more information and instructions click on the Board of Pensions logo!
2019 Per Capita

At the 223 General Assembly, a proposal passed to increased the GA portion of per capita to $8.95 (increase of $1.22) for 2019 with no additional increase in the 2020 GA per capita portion.

Eastminster's Administrative Ministry Committee (AMC) made recommendation at the September Presbytery meeting to NOT increase our per capita. Rather, Eastminster will decrease their portion of per capita absorbing the GA increase for 2019.

2019 Per Capita breakdown:
$ 8.95 General Assembly
$ 3.25 Synod of the Covenant
$19.80 Eastminster Presbytery
$32.00

*Each congregation's commitment for the 2019 per capita is based on their 2017 annual statistical ending membership reporting. A 2019 Commitment Statement will be emailed to each of our Treasurers mid October.
Ohio congregation's "Big Backyard" welcomes Guatemalan neighbors

Members of First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Ohio, began asking the question, Why would families leave Guatemala to work in a meat-packing plant in Ohio? They soon learned the answer to that question as they met Guatemalan neighbors participating in games and other activities that the church sponsored "Big Backyard" on Wednesday evenings. Continue reading the article Journey of Hope featured in PCUSA News and learn how First Church, Salem is reaching out to their community. First Presbyterian Church was also featured in MissionCrossroads magazine.
Welcome to Eastminster!

Eastminster Presbytery and First Presbyterian Church, Warren, welcomes Rev. Betty Angelini to membership and as Interim Pastor at First. Please take a few minutes to reach out to Betty and introduce yourself and welcome her to Northeast, Ohio!
Attention Clerks of Session
 
The Clerk’s Annual Questionnaire (CAQ) 2018 is now available on line. This questionnaire informs PC(USA) agencies about what congregations are doing and what their needs are. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is Thursday, November 15 . To get started, click (or copy and paste the link into your Internet browser): 

For those who would like to download a pdf copy of the survey prior to completing the online survey: 2018 Clerk's Annual Questionnaire
Peace & Global Witness Offering
Sept 1 - Oct 7

The Peace & Global Witness Offering draws Presbyterians together, and provides education and exposure to those who show us how to do peacemaking well. It allows us to create resources for dealing with conflict and provide nurturing reconciliation, and stand in support of our global sisters and brothers, because the peace of Christ belongs to people everywhere.
A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of this Offering to connect with the global witness of Christ's peace. Eastminster retains 25% that is submitted for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is sent to and used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. To download promotional resources including bulletin covers, inserts, hymn suggestions, images, etc. >> Peace & Global Witness
Changes to Book of Order

The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved and recommended to the presbyteries for their affirmative or negative votes proposed changes in the language of the Book of Order that, if approved, will amend the Constitution. Presbyteries are required to report their votes by June 23, 2019. However, in order to make the changes and publish the 2019–2021 Book of Order in a timely manner, receipt of votes prior to this deadline would be appreciated (by May 10, 2019, if possible).

Around Eastminster Presbytery....

United Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls invites you to join them in the celebration of Rev. Carolyn Griffeth as she finishes this phase of ministry and enters retirement on Sunday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. worship (2819 Hudson Drive). A reception will follow. You are also invited to a celebration of their beautiful organ at 2 p.m.

Canfield Presbyterian Church:
  • The Canfield Presbyterian Church Gearheads will host its Second Annual Benefit Car Show on Saturday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a rain date of September 30 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and registration of show cars is $5.00. Prizes will be awarded. There will be a DJ, a basket raffle, and a wide variety of foods available for purchase. This is a family friendly event. All proceeds go to assist a family in the congregations whose two sons have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

  • Interfaith Women of the Valley Fall Festival – Tuesday, October 16th, 6-8 p.m. at Boardman Park, Lariccia Family Community Center. Please print flyer and share with your congregation, women groups, and friend >> Interfaith Women

  • Invitation to youth groups to join the Canfield Presbyterian Church in welcoming Rev Nosheen Khan for an evening with youth. October 21, 6-7:30 pm. 

Interest and questions for Interfaith Wome n or Invitation to youth groups can be directed to Rebecca Mattern ( [email protected] or (330) 533-5509)

  • Mission to the USA visitor will be in our area this October. Canfield Presbyterian Church is hosting Nosheen Khan from Pakistan and would like to offer other churches the opportunity for Nosheen to speak at their church. If you would like to schedule a time with Nosheen or more information, please contact Larry Bowald at [email protected].


The North Benton Presbyterian Church cordially invites all to the celebration of our 200th anniversary on October 7, 2018 at 2:30. The North Benton Church is honored to have shared ministry with the various presbyteries of this area, starting with Hartville Presbytery to our present day Eastminster Presbytery. The celebration will start at 2:30 and be followed by a reception in our fellowship hall. If anyone has any questions, please call Rev. Herb Goetz at 330-584-7905 or the church at 330-584-5490.  

Young Adult Volunteer: Applications for the 2019-20 Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program open Oct. 1. All sites available. 
 The YAV program is an ecumenical , faith-based year of service for young people, ages 19-30. Volunteers accompany local agencies faithfully working to address root causes of poverty and reconciliation. YAVs serve during the academic year, August to July. Help plants seeds of service and share!

Domestic Violence Roundtable: Register by October 12, 2018 for the 2018 Domestic Violence Roundtable! "Domestic Violence: Non-Fatal Strangulation, Perpetrators as Manipulators, PTSD, and the Process of Recovery" presented by the Trumbull-Mahoning Domestic Violence Collaborative, PsyCare Inc., and Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers
**6.25 CE hours available for chemical dependency counselors, counselors, health care professionals, social workers, psychologists.

Friday, October 19, 2018
8:15 am to 4:15 pm
DiVieste Banquet Hall
754 North River Road, NW
Warren, OH 44483
Cost: $35 ($3 online processing fee). Includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register online  here or print registration form for mailing.


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