Ministers, Educators, Administrators and Clerks,
please share this information with your congregation.
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Transition Meeting Each Wednesday in October
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Carson Rhyne
is holding four meetings around the region in October to prepare for transition to an interim general presbyter after his retirement. You are invited to attend the one most convenient to your schedule.
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Dr. Mary Mikhael
Arrives This Week
International peacemaker
Dr. Mary Mikhael
arrives in Virginia from Syria this week. Hear a first-hand account of the refugee crisis in the Middle East at a variety of events September 27 through October 4.
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POJ Teams to Help with Hurricane
Recovery in North Carolina
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Teams from the Presbytery of the James will assist with Hurricane Florence recovery in New Bern, North Carolina. The first trip, October 7-14, will involve primarily cleaning out homes and assessing the damage for additional response. A second trip is planned for November 11-16. The effort is led by
Brown Pearson
, an elder at Southminster Presbyterian Church, who brings 15 years of experience in disaster recovery on the Gulf Coast, West Virginia, and Florida. To join a team for either week or part of a week, please email
Brown
or call him at 804-347-8895.
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credit: Seth Ilys | English Wikipedia
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Mission Co-Worker Cindy Corell
Shares Update on Haiti
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In Haiti, farmers and civil society are demanding social reforms in response to decades-long corruption. Immense frustration at the poor conditions in which Haitians are living has lit a fire in the streets.
Cindy Corell
, a mission co-worker sponsored by Presbytery of the James, reports on the events that led to the uprising in an article published by the Presbyterian Mission Agency. She also shares actions being taken by FONDAMA (Hands Together Foundation of Haiti), a branch of the Joining Hands network organization with which she works, to eliminate root causes of the country’s dire poverty.
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Haitians advocate for reforms
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Pastoral Conference to
Address Transgender Care
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Creating safe and caring places for transgender people and their families in both church and society is one of the most pressing challenges and opportunities for the Christian faith, community life and church growth today. In this conference, you’ll learn from transgender persons, educators and pastors with helpful experiences in providing pastoral care to transgender people and their families. This unique conference will take place October 21-23, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia at
Westminster Presbyterian Church
. For a discount, use code
$50VIPBeyondP&B
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Learn about National Lynching
Memorial at Scottsville PC Event
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Scottsville Presbyterian invites you to
Unveiling Racism: A Way Toward Healing
on Sunday, October 14 at 7:
00 p.m. Rev. David Garth will talk about his recent trip to the
National Memorial for Peace and Justice
in Montgomery, Alabama. During his visit,
he contributed soil from the location of an Albemarle County lynching to the memorial site. His talk will be followed by a presentation by Scottsville leaders on the history of racism in the town with an eye toward community healing. The free, public event will end with a wine and cheese reception. Scottsville Presbyterian is at 148 Bird Street in Scottsville, Virginia. For more information, call
Rev. Gay Einstein
at 434-409-3324.
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credit: Equal Justice Initiative / Human Pictures
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Get Expert Help
with Planned Giving
Financial planners can help your congregation receive gifts of estates, stock, and IRAs.
Deborah Rexrode
shares three resources for accepting these types of planned giving.
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Louisa Invites You to Ordination Service
The Presbytery of the James and
Louisa Presbyterian Church
invite you to attend the Service of Ordination of
Sandra Kay Goehring
to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 212 Church Avenue, Louisa, Virginia. A reception will follow the service. Please RSVP to
bonniemiltier@yahoo.com
prior to September 30.
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Discussion on Creator, Creation, and Community
The
Dismantling Racism Purpose Group
invites you to a discussion group based on
Dr. Willie Jennings
’ Sprunt lectures
delivered at U
nion Presbyterian Seminary in May 2018. Watch a video of each lecture in advance then join conversation in person at the Early Center or via Facebook Live. The group will meet on select Thursday nights between Oct. 4 and Nov. 15.
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Looking for a Podium
Scottsville Presbyterian
needs a podium. If your church has one to donate, please call Pastor Gay Einstein at 434-409-3324
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Kidney Transplant Needed
A Presbyterian minister in Texas is in extreme need of a kidney transplant with B+ blood type. Anyone with a lead, please contact
Diane Prevary
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Resource Center Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Ministry
Join the Resource Center in honoring excellence in ministry. Nominate an individual from your church by October 1. Attend the banquet on Friday, October 26 with your sisters and brothers in Christ to celebrate the nominees. The event will include a
silent auction, door prizes, and an appearance by the Inclusion Choir.
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Workshop and Lecture to Address Theology, Racism, and Christian Practice
Learn how the church can counter the sin of racism with practices that embody the story of Jesus from teacher and author
Drew Hart
. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Maryland will host a workshop for church leaders and a lecture for the public on October 4.
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Events at Camp
Hanover This Fall
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Oct 20
Lord Jesus Korean, N Chesterfield
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Feb 16, 2019
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
Three Chopt Church, Richmond
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June 18, 2019
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
INVITATION NEEDED
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Oct 19, 2019
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
INVITATION NEEDED
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Sept 27
Camp Hanover,
Mechanicsville
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Oct 3
Three Chopt Church,
Richmond
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Oct 5-6
Camp Hanover,
Mechanicsville
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Oct 6
Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, Richmond
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Oct 10
Meadows Church, Charlottesville
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Oct 12-13
Union Presbyterian Seminary Early Center, Richmond
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Oct 17
Covenant Church,
Petersburg
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Oct 24
Fairfield Church,
Mechanicsville
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Oct 26-27
Richmond Hill Retreat Center, Richmond
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Nov 3
The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg
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Nov 4
Presbytery of the James office, Richmond
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Nov 9-11
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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