VOLUME VI NUMBER 31
August 5, 2020
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New Presbytery Website to be Unveiled!


During the meeting of presbytery on August 15th, our completely re-built website will be unveiled! Our Temporary Communications Coordinator, John Johnson, has spent part of his sabbatical this summer working on this rebuild. We look forward to exploring what this new and improved website has to offer!
Register for August Presbytery Meeting

This past Monday, the Stated Clerk sent a mass email to all on our electronic mailing list with instructions for registration (which is required) for the August 15 Presbytery meeting. If you didn't receive it, check your spam/junk folder. If you need the email sent again, let David Vaughan know. <statedclerk@salempresbytery.org>  (This is just like the USPS: we can drop the mail at the post office but have no control on its delivery!)  The Stated Clerk will reply to all registrations beginning August 13.

Healthy Boundaries Workshop Offered

HEALTHTY BOUNDARIES WORKSHOP
Tuesday
August 18, 2020
10:00 A.M. until Noon
Via ZOOM
 
Jill Crainshaw will again lead us in another
Healthy Boundaries Workshop
on Tuesday August 18th from 10:A.M. until Noon.
It will be via ZOOM.
It will be a CORE workshop.
There is no charge for attending this workshop.
 
If you need this workshop, and are interested in attending,
you will find more information and a registration form 
on the Presbytery website, at the link below.
The contact information will be sent to each participant prior to the workshop.
This workshop has a maximum limit of 25.

Baptism and Ordination/Installation in a Time of Pandemic

The Office of the General Assembly, together with PMA's Office of Theology and Worship, has prepared some advice regarding Baptism and Ordination/Installation of officers-of-the-church (including ministers). This advice may be found at the link below.

Baptism & Ordination in Pandemic
Implementation Team Update

Implementation Team Report July 2020


HAS YOUR CHURCH CONSIDERED BECOMING A MATTHEW 25 CHURCH? CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS EXCITING INITIATIVE ACROSS THE PCUSA.

Keep your Pennies for Hunger Offerings Up-to-date

Your Pennies for Hunger money is more important than ever during these challenging times. Remember that Domestic Hunger fall grant requests are due to Peggy Trenchard (ptrenchard@salempresbytery.org) by August 3rd! If you have questions about applying, please call the Presbytery office at 336.766.3393.
Peace & Justice Task Group Sponsors Event

Join our Zoom gathering with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a leader in the Poor People's Campaign and author of Revolutionary Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good, on Friday, August 21st at 10:00 am. Zoom meeting #3282391262. For password contact Jennie Hemrick (jlhemrick@gmail.com) or Frank Dew (frank.m.dew@gmail.com).


 
Important Information from our Resource Center

Please take a look at the attached flyer and the upcoming deadline for ordering curriculum for the fall, and for standing orders. Many thanks to Beth Hayes for keeping on top of this and for providing these important resources for Salem Presbytery.

Resource Center Flyer

To Teaching Elders and Commissioned Ruling Elders

From:  The Personnel Committee of Salem Presbytery

Date:  July 27, 2020

Re:  Engagement Pastors

Per request of the Implementation Team, the Personnel Committee is seeking persons interested in being considered as an Engagement Pastor for one of the Five Salem parishes. You may recall that the role of an Engagement Pastor was born from the envisioning of a new design for the ministry and structure of Salem Presbytery developed and presented by the Dream Team in February, 2019. Enclosed is a job description for the role of an Engagement Pastor, a list of the five parishes and a map designating their location across the Salem Presbytery region. The annual compensation for this position is $2160.00. 

If you are interested, please submit the following information by August 15th to the Presbytery Office  lscott@salempresbytery.org
Attn:  Engagement Pastor

  • A brief statement/cover letter e.g. 500 words or less stating the reason(s) for your interest in serving as an EP;
  • A copy of your resume;

For questions regarding the role of an EP, Please feel free to contact the Personnel Team Co-Moderator Rev. Kaye Barrow-Ziglar (kayeziglar@gmail.com).
Links of Interest






Online Opportunities for Worship in Salem Presbytery

The Creating a Culture of Generosity workshop will hold its initial meeting in September rather than the May 2nd date originally announced. Please follow the link below to register.

Provided by Church Campaign Services (CCS), this 18-month training process will improve the level, generosity, and financial stewardship among Salem Presbytery congregations and their members. Salem Presbytery's Church Growth and Transformation Committee will subsidize this training so that congregations can participate with a financial commitment of only $500 over two years!! Information and registration for this exciting training process is available at the link below.

Click HERE for the 
2020 Prayer Calendar
August Prayers for:

Permanent Judicial Commission
Personnel
Mebane First Presbyterian - Mebane
Francisco Presbyterian - Westfield
Concord - Statesville
2020 Prayer Calendar

Click the link below for the 2019 Prayer Calendar for Congregations and Ministries of Salem Presbytery.

Other Special Events

Are you hosting a special event *(concert, speaker, training, etc.) at a time OTHER than on Sunday morning worship? Submit your event through the link below to be included on our SPECIAL EVENTS Calendar.

Mission Leaders In Salem Presbytery

Salem Presbytery is compiling a list of "Mission Leaders" in each of our congregations. We seek contact information for mission committee chairs, mission coordinators (staff or volunteer), or those excited about the mission of the church. Click the link below to add your info. 
 
Add Your Information Here
Become a Peace and Justice Church!

Become and Peace and Justice church! Let your Salem Presbytery Peace and Justice Task Force help, inspire, equip, and send you on a journey. Contact Frank Dew at the link below.
 
Email Frank Dew
Hunger Action

Become a Hunger Action Congregation! Check the links below for more info.
Board of Pensions

Click below for Board Connections - May 2020

Board Connections
Board of Pensions Call to Health

Click the link below to join the Board of Pensions Call to Health.

Board of Pensions Call to Health
PCUSA News and Announcements

Click below for the latest news and announcements from the PCUSA.

PCUSA News
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