Ministers, Educators, Administrators and Clerks, please share this information with your congregation.  
March 26, 2020
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PC(USA) Expands COVID-19 Resources
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Moments to Celebrate
Despite the upheaval in our lives, we must look for moments of joy and peace. You can inspire and comfort others in POJ by sharing the moments you encounter. Send your thoughts to Kelley Hope , associate for communications, for use on Facebook and in a future issue of FYI.

Here's one: Before COVID-19 closed the preschool at First Presbyterian Charlottesville, Director of Family Ministries Laura Holbrook would sing a song, Our God is So Big, each week with the students. Knowing the children miss their school family, Laura, along with husband Fred Holbrook, recorded the song and shared it with the program's families. The video is one way of helping children maintain traditions and relationships that help this unusual time feel more normal. Watch the video.

Also, if your church has resources for worship or Christian Education (such as lesson plans or printables) that you are willing to share with other churches, please email Kelley .
Camp Adds New Ways to Connect
Camp Hanover has implemented several new activities to reach out to people while we are physically separated. Find posts and videos on Facebook at these times:

  • Sundays, 7 p.m. - Virtual Vespers
  • Tuesdays, 7 p.m. - Chicken Bedtime
  • Thursdays, 7 p.m. - Virtual Vespers Praise & Worship
  • Daily, 5 p.m. - Here it is... Your Moment of Camp
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - Evening Check-In
  • Daily - Adventure Points Activity


Are you offering an online worship service?

Camp Hanover is creating a list of online worship services to share with their followers, especially those who don't have a church home. POJ has posted Camp Hanover's list on our website also. To be included, send your worship details (time, medium, etc) to Doug Walters , executive director, or Kelley Hope .
BOP Employee Assistance Program Can Help
The  the Board of Pensions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , administered by Cigna Behavioral Health, can help members navigate these uncharted waters and manage the fear and anxiety they may be feeling. The program includes counseling and telephone support among other benefits.

Other News
Home Resources for Faith Formation
GenOn Ministries is making some of their resources available for free for the near future. Churches can access the first two sessions of the Sunday LIFT (Living in Faith Together) at Home program to share with church families.
Weekly Order of Service Available Through Presbyterian Outlook
The Presbyterian Outlook is sharing two resources for congregations: an order of service and a lectionary-based faith formation for families. The order of service will be available each Tuesday in the Editor's Viewpoints section of their website, while the faith formation will be published on or about Thursday.

Stated Meetings
June 16
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
Salisbury PC, Midlothian
Overture deadline: April 21 at noon
Packet online: June 2
Oct 17
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
Orange PC, Orange
Overture deadline: Aug 20 at noon
Packet online: Oct 1
Calendar
In-person events through March 31 have been postponed; new dates will be determined once the health crisis is resolved. The Communication and Coordination Team will meet again on March 30 to determine the next best steps. If you have a question about a specific event, please contact POJ.
Online Clerk of Session Training
Clerks of session, especially those new to the position, are invited to an online training with stated clerk Fred Holbrook. Learn responsibilities as put forth in the Book of Order and other duties clerks of session might be asked to perform.
Date: April 26
Time: 4 to 6 p.m
Jobs
Churches throughout POJ are looking for new talent. Find information about opportunities on POJ's job board.

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