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Money Basics: Let’s Build a Plan
Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 2-3:30 p.m.
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Presbyterian College is exited to offer a new program focused on fundraising, philanthropy, stewardship, and other giving initiatives for congregations and other faith-related organizations. PC is proud to partner with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University) to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). This unique partnership enables this outstanding course to be offered in the southeast region. The executive certificate program provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, organizational, and philanthropic practices unique to religious institutions. These practices in turn enable donors motivated by spiritual and religious values to experience the joy of generous giving.
This would be an ideal program for clergy or other faith leaders as well as stewardship or advancement staff members in religious communities, schools, or service organizations. From my years of ministry in congregations, I can also see the great value that could come from having members who are heavily involved (or will be in the future) in stewardship or capital campaigns participate in this program.
More details and Registration:
https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/lake-institute/
Program Dates: September 18-20, 2023
(3 hour online component afterwards)
Location: Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA
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Coming Soon: Christian Formation Week.
Plan your Rally Day or Kick-Off Sunday with updated resources!
The PC(USA) planning calendar recognizes a week of Christian Formation in churches and faith communities, beginning the Sunday after Labor Day. You can use this time to kick-off a new program year for Christian education, commission faith formation leaders, and highlight and start ministries. Your church might have a Rally Day or Kick-Off Sunday to celebrate and mark new beginnings. Here are some ideas and ways to think about marking this time in the church year: https://hubs.ly/Q01-hgHx0
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Summer 2023 digital edition
of Horizons now available!
Holistic Health
About This Issue: For many years, the term “holistic health” made me think of herbal teas, yoga and a rejection of western medicine . . . in a not exactly positive way. When a loved one suggested I treat my migraine with lavender oil and a day of embracing the pain and noticing whether it had jagged, irregular edges or a rounded perimeter, I felt completely misunderstood.
There was work to be done, children to take to school, dogs who noisily reminded me they wanted to go outside. Obviously, the only the thing that would work was a pill and the perfect dose of caffeine. Read More
Access your digital Horizons magazine HERE.
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New Book of Order LAST CALL
The revised Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) [Part II], which took effect as a governing document on July 9, can be accessed online in three formats from the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) pages of pcusa.org. Bound copies can be ordered through the PC(USA) store.
As always, you can take advantage of the bulk order discount rate by ordering through Trinity Presbytery using the link below. ($11 per calendar, which includes shipping to the Presbytery office).
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2023-2024 PC(USA) · Planning Calendars LAST CALL
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This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders. Includes lectionary for Sundays and special days, liturgical days, liturgical colors, resource information for PC(USA) programmatic emphases, updated synod, presbytery and Presbyterian Mission Agency staff directories, color foldout synod/presbytery and world maps.
As always, you can take advantage of the bulk order discount rate by ordering through Trinity Presbytery using the link below. ($11 per calendar, which includes shipping to Trinity Presbytery office).
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8 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning 9/12/23 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Family Room at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church
Email drdlpascoe@gmail.com with any questions.
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Montreat Wee Kirk Conference
October 16-18, 2023
The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.
Ezekiel 37: 10 “I will put my Spirit in you and you will live!”
We are living in days when many in our communities of faith are feeling dry and spiritually lifeless, like the dry bones of Ezekiel’s valley. In the midst of Ezekiel’s communal desert, the hand of the LORD came upon the prophet and brought him out, in the Spirit of the LORD, and set him down in the middle of the valley. Learn More Here
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African American Clergy & Educator Retreat
September 11-14, 2023
Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA
Registration Deadline - August 1, 2023
A wonderful retreat is being planned, so please set aside the time from your busy schedule to participate. This will be a time for great worship, renewal,
relaxation, and fellowship. Our theme is IN LIVING COLOR with the focus
Scripture being Colossians 2:6-7. This is our first in-person gathering since
2019 and will be worth just being in fellowship and having space for relaxation.
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SC School of Theology
2023 Fall Semester
October 27 & 28, 2023
SC5 School of Theology is sponsored by the five presbyteries in South Carolina: Charleston-Atlantic, Foothills, New Harmony, Providence, and Trinity.
What is the SC School of Theology: Theological training for elders and church leaders. There are two tracks:
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Enrichment Track – for those who want personal enrichment for teaching or leading in their congregation.
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Lay Pastor Track – for Ruling Elders who want to become Commissioned Ruling Elders.
For Whom: Classes are for
- Church Leaders interested in learning more.
- Ruling Elders interested in learning more.
- Ruling Elders interested in being commissioned to serve and lead congregations.
- Faith Formation Leaders interested in better equipping themselves to teach.
When: Friday, October 27 through Saturday, October 28, 2023
Classes Offered Fall 2023 Semester:
- New Testament (Core)
- Reformed Theology (Core)
- Preaching (Core)
- Pastoral Care (Core)
- Christian Education (Elective)
Hotel: Participants in the School of Theology will stay at the Hampton Inn in Clinton.
Costs: $95 for class and meals. Hotel costs are $205 for 2 nights.
For more information about the SC5 School of Theology, please talk with your Presbytery Leader or contact the School of Theology Registrar, Robin Morris, at rmorris@foothillspresbytery.org or call Robin at 864.288.5774.
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The THRIVE seminar is designed for Benefits Plan members who are 10 or fewer years away from retirement, and their spouses or surviving spouses. This includes part-time employees who are enrolled in any benefit from the Benefits Plan.
Our Thrive Seminar just opened registration for the Montreat location for Aug 24-25.
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Does your church or ministry need a website and you don't know where to start?
Trinity Presbytery is getting a new program ready to launch to churches inside our presbytery!
If you are interested in knowing more, email Susan HERE.
If you have already reached out, we will be back with you SOON!
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The Presbytery office has reopened. However, if you are planning on visiting the office, please call beforehand to be sure the staff member you need to see will be there.
All safety precautions continue to be observed.
The Presbytery Office Hours
9:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on Friday
Wednesday- open only for appointments, staff will be working remotely.
Please call ahead if you need to make an appointment for Wednesdays.
803-794-1225
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