Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
January 6, 2022
Process of Selecting Three Presbyters Moves Forward
To guide implementation of our new mission, Presbytery of the James is seeking to hire three executive presbyters: a lead presbyter for vision & collaboration, a presbyter for congregational life, and a presbyter for relational care. Job descriptions for the positions are now posted on our website.

A ministry information form (MIF) for the lead presbyter position is listed on the PC(USA) Church Leadership Connection. February 1 is the deadline for applications submitted through Church Leadership Connection or by email to the search committee co-chairs.

Ministry information forms and application deadlines for the other positions will be shared later.
We Invite Your Covenant with Us
We are deeply grateful for all that we have been able to do and to be through you, especially during a pandemic. Our congregations have shown a strong resilience to continue to be in ministry in the places where they are called to serve. Our presbytery has also remained resilient as we have stewarded all that God has entrusted into our care. 

Your 2022 Covenant with Presbytery of the James is an opportunity for you to tell us how you would specifically like to share in the new mission and vision of the presbytery. Support of the ministries of the presbytery, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly with your financial gifts as well as your prayers and service are vital to the ministry God has entrusted to us. We invite you to send your 2022 Covenant to the presbytery office by January 31.
Celebrate the Ordination of Parker on Saturday
Presbytery of the James invites you to celebrate the ordination of Crystal Varner Parker on January 8 at 3:00 p.m. Guests are asked to participate virtually via YouTube.
On Sunday, Crystal will be installed as associate pastor of Salisbury Presbyterian Church during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Share Your Gifts as a Massanetta Volunteer
Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center is looking for leaders for their 2022 middle school conferences. High school students currently in 10th-12th grades can apply to serve as youth advocates, and adults interested in leading workshops can answer the call for workshop directors. Apply by January 10.
Join PW Churchwide for Book Discussion
Presbyterian Women Churchwide’s Justice and Peace Committee is hosting six book discussion groups in 2022. The book discussions will be held on Zoom, bimonthly on the second Monday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. When you register, you’ll receive questions for reflection or discussion, as well as a Zoom link. January 10’s selection is Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.
Upcoming Events
Earth Care Certification
Through February 15
PC Mission Agency
A. Purnell Bailey Pre-ministerial Scholarship
Deadline January 10
Randolph-Macon College
Photo Contributions for Presbyterian Planning Calendar
Through February 14
PC(USA)
Presbytery Meetings
Called Meeting

January 25
7:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Packet online: January 11
110th Meeting

February 19
Online via Zoom
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
111th Meeting

June 21
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: April 26, noon
Packet online: June 7
Employment Opportunities
Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.

  • Lead presbytery for vision & collaboration, Presbytery of the James
  • Presbyter for relational care, Presbytery of the James
  • Presbyter for congregational life, Presbytery of the James
  • Covenant pastor, Bethlehem Church (Mechanicsville)
  • Church musician, Madison Church (Madison)
  • Associate director of operations, Camp Hanover
  • Covenant pastor for discipleship, First Church (Richmond)
  • Building manager, Second Church (Richmond)
  • Covenant pastor for faith formation, Southminster Church (Chesterfield)
  • Christian formation coordinator, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)

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