FYI: highlights from 106th meeting

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Oct. 22, 2020

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Review Highlights from 106th Stated Meeting

The 106th stated meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held October 17 via Zoom. Morning worship was led by members of the Youth Council with Rev. Roger Gench delivering the sermon. Rev. Patrick Dennis was elected to serve as POJ moderator for 2021 and Ruling Elder Dan Jordanger (Providence Gum Spring) to serve as POJ vice-moderator for 2021. They will take office at the 107th stated meeting on February 20, 2021.

Read the highlights

Welcome,

New Minister Members

Rev. Kate Fiedler

as associate pastor of Second Church, Richmond

Rev. Frances Taylor Gench

in validated ministry at Union Presbyterian Seminary

Rev. Roger Gench

as honorably retired

Rev. Nancy Strapp

as honorably retired

Rev. Joseph Taber

as pastor of Culpeper Church

Congratulations,

Candidates Approved for Ordination

Nancy Coleman

as interim pastor of Providence Forge Church

Samuel Shields

in validated ministry at UVA Health System

Nathan Taylor

as associate pastor for youth and families at Salisbury Church

Mark your calendar:

Called Meeting

November 21, 2020

9:30 a.m.

Via Zoom videoconference

Meeting registration and packet information will be posted November 5

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