Presbytery of the Miami Valley
An eUpdate for Church Leaders - April 2021
Rejoice always, 
 pray without ceasing
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)
Building Resilience for Faith Leaders
An Online Program for Faith Leaders
Led by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
If you are a Minister, CRE, Ruling Elder, Deacon, Educator, or member of a congregation in the Presbytery of the Miami Valley, this event is designed for you!

Presbytery of the Miami Valley is hosting a virtual program from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance titled Building Resilience for Faith Leaders.

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 10:00 – 11:30 A.M., on Zoom.

We all live with stress. There are times in life when stress intensifies, for any number of reasons.

Building Resilience for Faith Leaders is designed to increase participants’ understanding of their own signs of stress and to teach in-the-moment tools to engage the relaxation response in body and mind.

A panel of presenters will offer tools for self-care and resilience and respond to questions and comments from participants who are engaged in responding to the fires of 2020 in the midst of the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feel free to share this information as widely as possible by putting the information in newsletters, bulletins, online platforms, etc.
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Presbytery of the Miami Valley
Virtual Spring Youth Retreat
Friday, April 9, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Registration is open for the Presbytery of the Miami Valley Virtual Spring Youth Retreat, to be held on Zoom, Friday evening, April 9, from 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.

This event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Youth Connection Network of Presbytery of the Miami Valley.

Students in grade 7 through college and their adult advisors are welcome.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

The theme of this year's event is "Going Viral," and we are excited to welcome the Rev. Cliff Haddox as our keynote speaker.
Engaging Matthew 25 Through Film: Dismantling Structural Racism
The Presbyterian Mission Agency has posted a free booklet written by the Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty, titled "Engaging Matthew 25 Through Film: Dismantling Structural Racism."

The booklet is designed for church members to explore structural racism through five engaging films: 12 Years a Slave; If Beale Street Could Talk; Selma; Do the Right Thing; and The Hate U Give.

Ed McNulty is a Presbyterian pastor, the author of three film books published by Westminster John Knox Press, and editor/reviewer of Visual Parables.
Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center
Registration is now open for 2021 Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield.

Eighteen day and overnight camps for all ages are available from June 6 through August 6.
Presbyterian Giving Catalog offers
a free VBS resource for churches
Many churches are weaving the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their Vacation Bible School planning to celebrate the power of giving. The Jerry Can Curriculum is a free one or five-lesson resource that provides hands-on activities by grade level packaged for your VBS program.

Some congregations use Vacation Bible School not only as a learning opportunity, but as the chance to make a direct impact through a special offering and gift to the Presbyterian Giving Catalog. This giving opportunity is especially exciting for children as it allows them the chance to decide what kind of gift they’d like to share and to work together to meet their goal.
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