After years of not having an active disaster assistance team, Trinity Presbytery now has a team coming together, under the leadership of Laura Jordan, a member and elder of our Cherokee congregation. Laura is working hard to get Trinity Disaster Assistance Team (TDAT) up and running.
The importance of having a disaster assistance team (and plan) in our presbytery cannot be stressed enough.
The team needs your input
as they assess needs and make plans for moving forward.
Please!
Take a moment to respond to the questions in this short survey.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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Lexington County Workcamp 2021 - A HUGE Success! |
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The Lexington County Workcamp 2021, co-sponsored by Cherokee Presbyterian Church of Gilbert and Group Mission Trips was a huge success according to Rev. Liz Cely, Pastor of Children and Youth at our Cherokee Church.
On June 20th, 224 campers, from 14 churches, in 11 states, gathered in Lexington County to begin this week-long workcamp. They were housed at Gunter Camp and Conference Center in Leesville, SC. For their service work the volunteers were separated into 42 crews, and combined, they repaired 33 homes of the homeowners whose applications were accepted (out of 145 applicants!) to receive the home repairs. The week of camp netted 6,720 service hours. Many other hours went into planning and post-event work that needed to happen.
Thank you to all who served, prayed, and supported this mission in so many ways!
For more information or to see pictures:
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Louise Carter, Financial Administrator for Trinity Presbytery, has retired (June 30th), after 25 years of faithful, professional and dedicated service. Many of you have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Louise throughout the years. Though it is not possible to list her many accomplishments, Louise’s attention to detail has always been one of the hallmarks of her service. Her expertise and knowledge of, not only financial and business matters, but the work and ministry of the Presbytery, its related institutions and the Presbyterian Church (USA) have been noted by many. We have been blessed to serve alongside Louise on the staff of Trinity Presbytery. Please join us in praying for God’s continued blessings for Louise and her husband Ken as they begin this new phase of their lives.
If you would like to send a note or card to Louise, please use the address below:
Louise Carter
1707 Shadowood Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
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Last Chance to Order!
Deadline Approaching!
2021-2022
PC (USA) Calendar
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The Presbytery Office will order Presbyterian Planning Calendars in bulk again this year in order to get the discounted rate per calendar. Please remember that the price covers shipping to the Presbytery Office only; if you need the calendars mailed/shipped from this office, you will be invoiced for the postage. This is a pre-pay order.
Deadline for orders has been extended: July 19, 2021.
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Migrant Ministry 2021
It’s not too late to donate to the Father’s Day Offering/Migrant Ministry Offering. Funds collected will be used to purchase gift cards for food, as well as daily devotional books (written in Spanish) for each of the workers in the camps this summer. There are approximately 200 men and women in the camps of the two farms.
There are several ways to contribute:
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By check, payable to Trinity Presbytery, 554 DaVega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 (Please indicate “Father’s Day Offering” on check).
Electronically, by clicking the "Donate Now" link below:
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SEPTEMBER 27- 30
HEALTHY TRANSITIONS WELLNESS RETREAT
GAIN HOPE, HEALING, AND RENEWAL THROUGH THE HEALTHY TRANSITIONS WELLNESS RETREAT FOR CLERGY AND SPOUSES. ENJOY THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE AND CONFIDENTIAL SETTING AS YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT STEPS IN MINISTRY.
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SEPTEMBER 27- OCTOBER 22
WISDOM AND WIT OF THE DESERT FATHERS & MOTHERS
IN THIS COURSE YOU’LL REFLECT ON HOW THE WISDOM AND WIT OF THE ANCIENT SPIRITUAL SAGES AND RELIGIOUS ECCENTRICS SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO OUR CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY.
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Join other church educators in the APCE SOAP Region (SC, GA, FL, and Puerto Rica) for "Outside the Walls," our 2021 Regional Event, scheduled for November 4 - 6, 2021, at Epworth By The Sea, St. Simon's Island, Georgia.
We are excited to welcome Reverend Aisha Brooks-Lytle as our keynote speaker and Eric Nanz will lead us in worship.
Our time together will be filled with worship, plenary sessions, break-out discussions, informal conversation, and plenty of time to enjoy each other and the beauty of St. Simons Island.
The cost for registration is $150.
CLICK HERE for more information about accommodations and meals as well as to register.
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FAITH FORMATION POST-PANDEMIC:
NAVIGATING THE CHANGES
and the five presbyteries in South Carolina
to bring you three 90 minute webinars:
·Building Community and Relationships - July 27
·Formation for Christian Living in a New World - August 24
·Planning for 2022 and Beyond: A Faith Formation Clinic - September 28
Each webinar is only $10
ALL THREE for $21
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Attn: Churches Using Lifetouch (online) Church Directory Services
Many churches have been impacted by the announcement that Lifetouch Church Photography has had to abruptly and permanently stop their operations due to effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
If your church has found an alternative for a mobile directory, would you please share that information with Blythe Lewis, Director of Communications at Eastminster Presbyterian Church?
She can be reached at blewis@eastminsterpres.org or 803-256-1654 x165.
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Has the shutdown, pandemic and trying to "return to normal" left you drained?
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation
invites you to a time of renewal, prayer, skill sharing and fellowship with other women in ministry.
This event is open to all Women Clergy and Christian Educators!
The Revs. Kathy Noble and Suzanne Gorhau will lead workshops on giving voice to the stress of the pandemic, sabbath and sabbath styles of rest, God care (not self-care) and prayer forms. The Rev. Sara Tonje will lead experiential worship services. Time will also be available for story sharing, enjoying nature, naps and a night of creativity.
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Registration is now open.
Click the REGISTRATION button today for early bird prices.
Rooms are available at Camp Calvin Crest and Holiday Inn Express on first come basis.
Registration deadline August 31, 2021
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STEWARDS OF CHILDREN® training is available for your Church, School, or Community Organization.
A PERFECT SOLUTION to meet your Child Abuse Prevention Training requirements, earn CEUs and make a difference in the lives of children and youth in your community!
As a part of our on-going commitment to engage our community in experiences that make connections for better living, stronger communities and personal growth and development, we are pleased to offer this important training for your staff, volunteers, parents, and community members.
Fellowship Camp and Conference Center has invested in facilitator training to enable us to offer this course on a regular and on-going basis to our staff, volunteers, and communities we serve.
Public and Private Trainings will be offered on-site at Camp Fellowship and can also be arranged for your community organization or church location.
Learn more about the Stewards of Children® training on the attached flyer or by visiting www.d2l.org.
For more information, or to schedule a training event through Fellowship Camp and Conference Center or to see a schedule of our training dates, please visitwww.campfellowship.org/d2l
For more information, please call or email
Kevin Cartee, Executive Director
864-998-3400
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The PC(USA) Store wants to help make 2021 a great year for you and your communities by providing free book chapters for group study and leaders, a month of free devotions from These Days, congregational resources for Lent, and Bible stories for children! Click here to learn more.
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Ministry Resources- Navigating COVID-19 |
Connecting during social distancing: This week's resources for worship, study and navigating COVID-19.
Click the logo for more information!
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The Presbytery Coordinating Team has gathered helpful, factual information, along with their recommendation for returning to buildings or in-person gatherings and provided it here for your guidance.
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Here are the latest offerings from the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Please share with your pastors, leaders, congregations or peers.
Click the image above for more info.
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Liability Issues to Consider on Returning to In-Person Worship |
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The Presbytery office in Lexington has reopened with staff members following a staggered schedule.
If you need to visit the Presbytery Office, please call beforehand to be sure the staff member you need to see will be there.
All safety precautions continue to be observed.
Summer Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday.
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