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Communication is the key to any relationship, whether we’re talking about a business partnership, a marriage, or a pastorate. That’s especially true in a crisis. Even though it will soon be approaching four months, this coronavirus pandemic still qualifies as a crisis. Now more than ever, we need to communicate and maybe overcommunicate.
One of the things this crisis has made even more evident is the digital divide. Not everyone has access to the internet, and even if they do, they may not feel comfortable using it to access online worship services or feel the need to check their email more than, say, once a week.
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Festival of Faith will be a
VIRTUAL event this year, held on
August 29. Rather than meeting in person with the uncertainty that goes with it in this time, we will be meeting by Zoom, which gives us the opportunity to see and interact with each other, whether by video or phone. We will follow the original schedule as much as possible, although now you don’t have to travel to Charleston, and you can join in your pajamas or workout clothes or whatever you desire to wear. And you don’t have to worry about whether you’ll like lunch or not, as you’ll be fixing your own.
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Here is what's new at your
PWV Resource Center
If you see something in the video that you are interested in for personal or congregational use, please contact Resource Center Director Nellie Howard at
resourcecenter@wvpresbytery.org
or 304-
481-8027.
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Small Church Conference cancelled
Due to the uncertainty with Covid-19, the Congregational Development Team of the Presbytery's Committee on Ministry feels it is in the best interest of all to cancel this year's Small Church Conference on Sept. 12. A large
Thank You
goes to Clarksburg First Presbyterian Church for their willingness to host the event.
As you plan for 2021, please mark Saturday, September 18 as the next Small Church Conference.
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JOB OPENING
Music Director (part-time)
Elk Hills Presbyterian Church, Charleston
Elk Hills Presbyterian Church, located just north of Charleston, is seeking a part-time Music Director, who will provide music appropriate for Sunday morning worship services (piano and/or organ) as well as seasonal services, and work closely with the choir and pastor in worship planning. For a position description or additional information, email
elkhillschurch@aol.com.
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Interested in a webinar on church music in the Covid-19 Age?
Nathan Kyle Lively, who grew up studying and playing the organ at Hinton First Presbyterian Church, has offered to lead a webinar for PWV musicians, worship directors, liturgists, clergy, and anyone else interested regarding church music in the Covid-19 Age. He has already presented it to several groups and has also created a group of clergy and musicians during the pandemic to see "where we are, where we need to go, how we can get there, and what do we need to cover along the way - be that different types of worship styles, worship resources, and how to stay on the legal side of copyrights."
The 29-year-old, who previously served at Presbyterian churches in Abingdon, VA, and Uniontown, PA, is currently the Director of Music at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stamford, CT. A nationally recognized musician, he is an active performer, educator and church musician as well as a member of the American Guild of Organists and American Choral Directors Association. If you would be interested in attending his webinar, please email
office@wvpresbytery.org by
July 8 with
your name, church, and the
days of the week/times of day best for you. We will gauge the amount of interest and discuss with him when to schedule the webinar, then begin promoting it in the July 9 newsletter.
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JUNE newsletter in
color or
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- BOP information
- PPP loan forgiveness
- CARES Act
- Restarting church operations
- PDA COVID-19 relief
- 2020 Special Offerings
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The church is called to ‘dismantle structures that put people in poverty and pain’
By Mike Ferguson, Pres. News Service
In a very real sense during the colossal challenges of coronavirus and civil protest, God is calling the church out, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II said during a recent
Vital Congregations
webinar.
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By Mike Ferguson, Pres. News Service
“Racial Justice Resources,” what is for now a one-page list of resources to help bring about racial justice in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the wider world, is now available.
Click here
to view what’s currently offered, which includes downloadable videos, statements, articles, and worship resources. The list of resources will grow as more resources are developed.
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VIDEO STATEMENT: PC(USA) Stated Clerk says don’t rush to get back into a church building for worship
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Got information on COVID-19? We do!
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Presbytery office is closed. Staff is working remotely and available to help. Contact information is below.
Ed Thompson, General Presbyter
Maureen Wright, Stated Clerk/Associate for Congregational Ministry
Rocky Poole, Treasurer/Financial Administrator
Barbara Chalfant, Associate for Mission
Susan Sharp Campbell, Associate for Educational Ministry
Amy Robinson, Office Manager/Communications Director
Nellie Howard, Resource Center Director
Mark Miller, Bluestone Facilities Director
Sarah Specht, Bluestone Program Director
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