Dear Presbytery Family,
We hope you enjoy this week's Staying Connected with a focus on Vital Congregations. The next issue focusing on Matthew 25 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5. We appreciate your input and feedback.
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Pray for Our Congregations, Ministries and PCUSA Focus Sundays
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Justice Advocacy Sunday
(April 3)
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Spring Stated Presbytery Meeting on May 3
We look forward to gathering in-person at the Spring Stated Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, at Montgomery Center. Worship begins at 9:00, but come as early as 8:15 to enjoy breakfast snacks and pre-meeting fellowship. A tasty lunch will be served for $10 per person. Ministers, ruling elder commissioners, and visitors may all register using the button below. Initial meeting notice
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Let’s Talk about Collaboration in Youth Ministry
We’re continuing our Let’s Talk conversations on Thursday, March 31, with a focus on collaboration between youth groups. Join us as we share strategies and ideas, and get inspired to take steps to nurture community among our youth and youth leaders.
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Thursday, March 31
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 896 9677 3366
You will enter through the waiting room
To join by phone, dial 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID
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Lifelong Discipleship Formation
The first mark of Vital Congregations, Lifelong Discipleship Formation, looks at how the church is growing in the community of God’s grace, living in right relationship with God, and with all of creation … in the midst of our daily lives. Some questions churches may use to evaluate vitality are:
- Does Christian formation in your church lead people to change the way they live?
- Does the study of scripture influence the mission and ministry of your church?
- How do others know we are disciples of Jesus Christ?
To learn more about the Vital Congregations Initiative in our presbytery, click here.
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Ecclesial Health Training
Two Saturday workshops that are ideal for looking at issues of Ecclesial Health – #7 Mark of Vital Congregations – are offered by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.
Healthy Congregations - April 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches - May 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
For details and additional dates throughout the year, please visit the LMPC website.
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Community Opportunities
A Conversation on Race
South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church invites you to authentically explore our stories about Race, Community, and Learning on Tuesday, April 5, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Utilizing the 904WARD Race Cards, the conversation will be facilitated by 904WARD, a local organization which works to build a more inclusive Jacksonville. Click here for more details and registration.
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Religious Literacy for a Diverse Democracy Conference
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., the University of North Florida Interfaith Center is hosting the Religious Literacy for a Diverse Democracy Conference. The conference will be followed by a keynote address at 7:00 p.m. by Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religious Research Institute and author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity. Click here for more details. Advance registration is not required. Contact Matt Hartley at m.hartley@unf.edu with any questions.
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News from Montgomery
Thank you to our volunteers who came out last weekend to clean up debris as we prepare for upcoming youth programs like Light the Fire youth retreat and Summer Camp 2022 at Montgomery! We are so thankful for time spent in activity and fellowship during lunch together. There are so many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer in restoration projects and building a farm to table program focused on creation experiences. Contact John Raimer for more information at maintenance@montgomerycenter.org.
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Blessings,
Joe Albright, Chair of Coordinating Council
Jerie Lukefahr, Moderator of the Presbytery
Holly Dillon Inglis, Ministry and Mission Coordinator
Sandra Hedrick, Stated Clerk
On Behalf of the Coordinating Council
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Previous Staying Connected emails are available on our website.
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