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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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Registration for the special meeting on November 16 closes Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Please note the meeting location has changed to Westminster Church, Richmond. | | | |
South Hill Hosts Special Guest Preacher | |
The Reverend Dr. Jerry L. Cannon will be the guest preacher at South Hill Church on November 19. Dr. Cannon is vice president of ministry innovation with the Board of Pensions. Prior to that he served more than 30 years as pastor of C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, one of the largest Black congregations in the United States. All are invited to worship with Dr. Cannon and the South Hill congregation at 11:00 a.m. South Hill Church is at 914 N. Mecklenburg Avenue. | |
Make Hanover Christmas Part of Your Holiday Celebration | Experience the Christmas story in a new way on December 8 and 9 at Hanover Christmas. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., encounter people from that long ago night as you walk Camp Hanover’s candlelit trails. Afterward, relax and enjoy music and refreshments in Wise Lodge. Planning to stay overnight? Reservations are filling quickly. Book now to ensure you have a room reserved. | |
Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List | With the 2023 Gift Guide (PDF), you can find the perfect gifts for family, friends, children, church leaders, and more! In the guide, you can easily click through to purchase on PC(USA) Store, as well as read excerpts from each book to make sure you’ve found the right gift for your loved one. Order by December 2 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve. | |
New Christian Ed Center Hosts First Event | The Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Seminary hosts its inaugural symposium, More Than, November 30-December 2. Meet the challenges of today and the possibilities of tomorrow by cultivating a MORE THAN imagination that constructs new patterns, models, and approaches in Christian education. Travel to Charlotte, NC, to participate in person or join virtually. | |
Taking Risks for the Sake of the Gospel | In the sixth episode of Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, Barbara Chalfant continues her conversation with Flo Barbee-Watkins. They talk evangelism, nurture, and risk-taking in our congregations. | | |
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116th Meeting
February 17, 2024
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Dec. 22, noon
Packet online: Feb. 1
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Church Safety Training
March 9, 2024
Location TBA
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Church & Community Events | | |
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Youth Ministry Grant
Deadline November 15
Virginia Council of Churches
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Early Career Preachers Cohort
Deadline November 15
Union Presbytery Seminary
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Guest Preacher Jerry Cannon
November 19
South Hill Church
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More Than Symposium
November 30-December 2
Center for Excellence in Christian Education, Union Seminary
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Older Adult Ministry Courses
Early registration deadline December 8
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Hanover Christmas
December 8 & 9
Camp Hanover
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Christmas at Massanetta
December 9
Massanetta Springs
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Messiah Community Sing-Along
December 10, 3:00 p.m.
Bon Air Church
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Candlelight Carol Service
December 17, 5:00 p.m.
Grace Covenant Church
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Winter Camp
December 28-30
Camp Hanover
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Matthew 25 Summit
January 16-18, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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Christian Education Conference
January 24-27, 2024
St. Louis, Missouri
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Confirmation Retreat
February 2-4, 2024
Massanetta Springs
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Confirmation Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
Camp Hanover
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Organ and piano accompanist, Bon Air Church (N Chesterfield)
- Business manager, Culpeper Church (Culpeper)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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