Participate in Important PC(USA) Surveys
Research Services (a part of the Office of the General Assembly) are asking for participants in two important surveys. The Minister Survey is for all Ministers of the Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA). It will conclude November 15. Allow 45 minutes. If you are in Call to Health, you will get 50 points for filling it out!
A Mental Health Ministries Survey is also available until November 1. It will help develop an overall picture of mental health ministries within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), identifying strengths and needs. Results will be reported back to the next General Assembly and help inform recommendations for further actions and resources. This survey is open to all PC(USA) members.
https://research-services.pcusa.org/
2020 Per Capita & Mission Support
To the congregations of the Presbytery of Donegal: Thank you. Thank you for your generous support of God’s Work in the world through the mission of the presbytery. This week the annual letter for Per Capita and Mission support will be emailed to all pastors and clerks of session. Also included are treasurers and administrative assistants when the presbytery has that contact information.
At the September 2019 Presbytery Gathering, the presbytery set 2020 per capita as follows:
General Assembly: $7.73; Synod of the Trinity: $2.40; and the Presbytery of Donegal: $25.25 for a total of $35.38 per member.
The letter highlights how your per capital dollars are used, and also showcases some of the ways that your mission contributions support amazing work in the presbytery and around the world.
We ask that you discuss your per capita commitment and your mission pledge with your session and return the commitment forms promptly. And, once again, Thank You!
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2020 Minimum Salary for
Presbytery of Donegal Pastors
At the September Presbytery Gathering, the presbytery approved a 2% increase in minimum terms of call for pastors in the presbytery. This means the STARTING salary for pastors will be $56,343. The presbytery also approved a recommended cost-of-living adjustment of at least 2% for pastors whose compensation is above the presbytery minimum. Here is the link to full 2020 terms of call information:
www.donegalpby.org/docs-forms/com-documents-forms/terms-of-call/
Opportunities for Service in the
Presbytery of Donegal
The Mission of the Presbytery of Donegal is to participate in the Gospel of Jesus Christ by equipping the ministry of congregations and leaders of congregations, and by carrying out the mission that we do better together as a presbytery to fulfill the Great Ends of the Church.
The presbytery’s capacity to carry out that mission is as strong as the people sharing their gifts and passion on Presbytery Committees, Commissions, the Leader Team, and in Mission Task Groups.
The Discerning Gifts and Passions Committee are seeking suggestions for the upcoming classes on all committees and commissions. A Vice Moderator for 2020, to become Moderator of the presbytery for 2021-2022 is also needed.
Please use this link to make your suggestions for positions in the presbytery. You are free to suggest yourself! The Presbytery Manual describes all commissions and committees, including what the committee does, the gifts and skills needed, and the time commitment.
You can find the manual here.
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Important Info from
the Board of Pensions
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- For seminary students, candidates under care, anyone else seeking a call, and their spouses!
- Dinner provided, and child care with advance notice.
- Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, November 5, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Please RSVP by October 14.
- Participants do not need to be current or former Union students – all candidates and students are welcome!
- Providing finance and benefits education for clergy and congregations, and grants for clergy.
- Schedule seminars in your area with your Church Consultant, Martha Reisner.
Annual Enrollment
- Annual Enrollment for employees eligible for Board benefits: October 28 - November 15.
- Technical questions? Call Employer Services, 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN), 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, M-F.
- Questions about options and details? Check out pensions.org or contact your Church Consultant, Martha Reisner.
- Earn lower deductibles and gift cards; learn strategies for health and wholeness!
- Communication aids for churches with their staff.
- For Annual Enrollment, Call to Health, Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and mor.e
The Board of Pensions website,
pensions.org
, contains detailed program information and links to your Benefits Connect account, vendor sites, and forms and applications.
Martha Reisner is your Church Consultant for most of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, plus presbyteries of Donegal and Philadelphia: call
215-587-7049
or email
mreisner@pensions.org.
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Local Church Events Coming Up:
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Rev. Dr. Marsha Brown Woodard
"Living Faithfully in a Hate-Filled World"
Wednesday, October 23 / 6:00pm
First Presbyterian Church, Strasburg
101 South Decatur Street
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First Forum welcomes Dr. Marsha Brown Woodard who will speak on the topic of walking in faith as a Christian in a world of increasingly divisive issues. More info
HERE
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Poverty Simulation
Saturday, October 26, 2019 / 10am
Westminster Presbyterian Church
,
West Chester
Poverty is often portrayed as a stand-alone issue, but this simulation allows participants to walk a month in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty and demonstrates how complex and interconnected issues of poverty really are. Participatin gin this 2 1 2 hour simulation will help us understand the realities that some in our society are experiencing.
www.westminsterpc.org
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Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday November 2, 2019 / 8am-1pm
Middle Octorara Church
1199 Valley Rd., Quarryville, PA
Featuring Holiday Crafts, breakfast and lunch eat in, frozen soup and bake table for take outs. Vendors selling crafts and many other Holiday gift ideas, door prize given every ½ hour.
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Experience A Food Tasting In Oxford
Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Oxford
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Saturday, November 2, 2019
Tasting 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Doors Open at 1:30pm
Held at Oxford Area High School
705 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA
Featuring: Food Tasting / Crafters / Vendors / Live Music
For Tickets Call: 610.932.9256
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Seniors by the Wayside!
Speaker: Yoneichi "Bill" Uyeda
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
12:00 Noon
The Atrium at
Wayside Presbyterian Church
600 Stony Battery Rd
Landisville
Bill will share his own historical experience with us about Japanese-Americans during world War II.
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An Evening With Joy Ike
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Friday, November 15, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
In the Sanctuary at
Westminster Presbyterian Church
10 West Pleasant Grove Rd.
West Chester, PA
Come enjoy an evening of music with Joy Ike -
the Nigerian-American, Philadelphia, PA-based artist crafts music at turns soaring and plaintive, draped around a voice all dusky suede. Fiery, free, and immediately arresting, Ike possesses a powerful instrument which she wields with humble virtuosity.
Free admission (
register here
) - a free-will offering will be taken at the event. All seating is general admission.
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Part-time Youth Minister / Wayside Presbyterian Church in Landisville
is seeking a committed Christian with experience in youth ministry to join our part time staff. Send interest to
waysidepckids@waysidepc.org
or visit our church Facebook page to get a feel for our ministry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for Jesus in the next generation!
Director of Upward Basketball / Highland Presbyterian Church
Directs & coordinates the Upward Basketball program at Highland through preparation, planning and overseeing basketball games from January-March each year. Upward
Basketball currently serves about 220 K-4th grade Children and their families in Lancaster.
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