Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
December 8, 2021
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Hybrid Worship Doesn't Have to Be Costly
Learn how to create the best worship experience for participants attending in-person and from home in a workshop Sunday, December 12. "Hybrid Worship that Won’t Break You or the Bank” is a 60-minute Zoom seminar led by Steve Martin of the Lakelands Institute. Offered by the Small Church Ministry, this event comes with a bonus for the first 10 small congregations to register and attend: a free, one-hour private counseling session with Steve.
Winter Camp is Back
Students in grades 5 through 12 are invited to attend Winter Camp at Camp Hanover December 28-30. Like in summer, participants will spend as much time as possible outside. There's also some Winter Camp-only events.
A magical night of music and drama celebrating the birth of Jesus
December 10 and 11, 6-9 p.m.
Camp Hanover
Advent Spirituality in a Wreath
The Advent wreath “represents an invitation to slow down amid the holiday rush and … remember the real reason behind the glitz and bright lights.” Presbyterians Today shares a writer’s thoughts on Advent wreaths.
Volunteers Needed for Youth Conferences
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. 
Upcoming Events
Christmas Drive for Incarcerated Youth
Through December 11
Voices of Jubilee
Advent Conversations with Voices of Jubilee
December 14 and 15
Via Zoom
Christmas Drive for the Needy
Through December 23
AFREIM
Earth Care Certification Open
January 1-February 15
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Stated Meetings
110th Meeting

February 19, 2022
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
111th Meeting

June 21, 2022
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.

  • Church musician, Madison Church (Madison)
  • Associate director of operations, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
  • 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)
  • Artistic director, James River Ringers (Richmond)
  • Director of ministry for youth, First Church (Charlottesville)

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