Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
May You Have a Joyful Thanksgiving | |
God, we thank you for your presence and blessings in our lives. Thank you for those in our presbytery who bring glory to your name each day. We also thank you for those who are far away or with you in heaven. May we have hearts full of thanksgiving not only today but every day of our lives. | |
A Variety of Advent Devotionals Offer Inspiration, Comfort, and Peace | |
As we enter the Advent season, daily devotionals help prepare our hearts and minds with reflection and prayer. There are many options available; your congregation may have created one as well. Here are five the staff of POJ found that you may enjoy. | | |
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Kindling the Flame of Love | Presbyterians Today’s Advent devotional embraces the observance of the Celtic Advent, which began November 15. This longer devotional mirrors the 40-day season of Lent. | | |
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Attending to Advent: Poetry, Prose, and Prayer | Created by the Presbyterian Outlook, daily readings take you deeper into the scriptural story of the birth of Christ and explore contemporary subjects like parenting, power, war and violence, vulnerability, innocence and the many ways God’s incarnation can be experienced. | | |
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Let Heaven and Nature Sing | The Apostle Paul insists that we must awaken and respond given the urgency of our time. In the midst of climate change, species extinctions, and more, this devotional from Presbyterians for Earth Care reminds readers of the beauty of God's creation and our part in caring for it. | | |
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Lean on some of the ancestors of our faith and glean wisdom from the past as you journey through both Testaments and turn toward the future. The reflections and prayers were written by adult leaders and students from UKirk Ministries. | | |
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From Generation to Generation | As you walk through Sanctified Art's prompts and readings, remember that you belong to a story etched into the wrinkles of time, to generations that have come before and will come after, to a love that won’t let you go. | |
PC(USA) Invites Gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering | |
The Christmas Joy Offering honors God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need. It also helps develop future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. PC(USA) offers resources to help you share this offering opportunity with your congregation. | |
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November 27-December 18
PC(USA)
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Vital Congregations Initiative Application Deadline | |
November 30
PC(USA) Office of Vital Congregations
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December 1 and 2
River Road Church
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December 9 and 10
Camp Hanover
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Older Adult Planning Guide Articles Due | |
December 15
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
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Contributions Due for Christmas Drive | |
December 18
All Nations Fellowship
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December 28-30
Camp Hanover
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January 7-15
Disaster Relief Ministry
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Virtual Certification Courses for Church Administrators | |
January 12-March 2
Registration closes January 10
The Church Network
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Christian Education Conference | |
January 25-28
Birmingham, AL (in person and virtual)
Association of Partners in Christian Education
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113th Meeting
Saturday, February 18
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: Dec. 22, noon
Packet online: Feb. 2
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114th Meeting
Tuesday, June 20
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: April 25, noon
Packet online: June 6
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.
- Director Christian formation, Chester Church (Chester)
- Director of music/organist, Laurel Church (Glen Allen)
- Sexton, First Church (Richmond)
- Strategic planning consultant, Forest Hill Church (Richmond)
- Ministry relations officer, Presbyterian Foundation
- Executive administrative assistant, First Church (Richmond)
- Tenor/baritone section leader, Grace Covenant Church (Richmond)
- Nursery staff, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Hospice chaplain, Sentara Homecare (Newport News)
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