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February 21, 2020
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Learn about God and the Environment
POJ’s Older Adult Ministry and Camp Hanover are partnering again March 24 for a day of fellowship, learning, food, and worship for adults. Explore God in the context of our environment through a combination of group activities, brief lectures, and table discussions. Participants will look at the latest information on what’s happening to our climate, then zoom in a bit to talk about ways we can connect with God through nature.
High School Retreat Guides Teens to Good
Darren Utley, associate pastor at Fairfield Presbyterian, will lead Camp Hanover’s high school retreat, March 21-22. Following Romans 12:21, Pastor Utley will help youth participants understand how they can make a difference in their lives and world by overcoming evil with good.  
Other News
Tuckahoe Hosts Organist
Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church welcomes Greg Zelek, a nationally-acclaimed organist, for a concert on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. Zelek is the principal organist of the Madison (Wisconsin) Symphony Orchestra and regularly performs with orchestras throughout the United States. He will play Tuckahoe's new Allen organ. The event is free and open to the public.
Learn Mental Health First Aid
First Presbyterian Church in Richmond is hosting a workshop on first aid for mental health, March 18-19. After completing the eight-hour training, participants will be equipped to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. The workshop will cover a variety of mental health areas, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Child care is available upon request. Register by March 11.
Lodging Volunteers Needed for College Band
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Richmond will host a concert by the Scot Band of Wooster College on March 10. In addition to inviting you to attend the concert, Westminster seeks your help in housing the 70 band members for their one night in Richmond. Volunteers are needed to provide lodging for two or more students as well as transportation from Westminster Church following the concert and then back the next morning. For more information, contact Cathy Rowland, tour coordinator, at 419-606-2549 or crowland1173@gmail.com.
Stated Meetings
June 16
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
Salisbury PC, Midlothian
Overture deadline: April 21 at noon
Packet online: June 2
Oct 17
Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting
Orange PC, Orange
Overture deadline: Aug 20 at noon
Packet online: Oct 1
Calendar
February
23 ------ Youth Day, Southminster PC
25 ------ SDOP Grant Workshop, Chesterfield Library

March
21-22 -- High School Retreat, Camp Hanover
24 ------ God in Our World Older Adult Retreat, Camp Hanover
29 ------ Youth Day, Camp Hanover

April
25-26 -- Middle School Retreat, Camp Hanover
26 ------ Youth Day/Camp Fun Day, Camp Hanover
30 ------ Stronger Together Older Adult Conference, Montreat

May
2 -------- Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering

June
20-27 -- 224th General Assembly, Baltimore
Find details for these events and more online .
Jobs
Churches throughout POJ are looking for new talent. Find information about these opportunities on POJ's job board:
  • Associate Pastor for Youth and Families, Salisbury PC
  • Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Discipleship, Salisbury PC
  • Pastor, Culpeper PC
  • Director, Children and Youth Ministries, Bon Air PC

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