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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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Save the Date for Special Meeting | |
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Moderator Rosalind Banbury has called a special meeting of Presbytery of the James to elect a temporary stated clerk. This meeting will occur via Zoom on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. Registration for the meeting will open on or about August 16. Your participation ensures we will have the necessary quorum to accomplish the meeting's objective.
Our current stated clerk, Steve Hicks, resigned because the duties of his full-time work have become more demanding. The Rev. Charles Grant is able and willing to become the temporary clerk.
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NEXT Church Offers Coaching Cohorts | Coaching cohorts through NEXT Church generate meaningful transformation through a combination of group and individual sessions. Fall 2023 cohort topics will focus on dismantling racism for ruling elders, enneagram and leadership, relational leadership for change, and discerning change for pastors. | |
Are Your Officers Registered for Equipping the Saints? | |
Your deacons, elders, and educators won't want to miss the informative event coming on September 16. At Equipping the Saints, church leaders will receive valuable officer training from Rev. Dr. Flo Barbee-Watkins. In the afternoon, participants will separate into sessions based on the roles they serve in their congregations.
Registration closes September 6. We appreciate Culpeper Church's generosity in hosting this event for the presbytery.
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Youth Invited to Learn About Matthew 25 | On August 27, PC(USA) churches in the Charlottesville area invite youth to explore the scripture of Matthew 25. What is our understanding of being made in God’s image? How do Jesus’s words inspire us to challenge discrimination, prejudice, and oppression? The workshop includes lunch, a speaker, and small group discussions. Westminster Church (400 Rugby Rd) hosts this event from 12:30 to 3 p.m. All are invited to worship at WPC at 11 a.m. before the workshop. RSVP to catherine@olivetpresbyterian.org. | | |
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Celebrate Fall at Mitchells Church | Mitchells Church in Culpeper invites you to a fall festival and steak dinner on September 9. The festival begins at 3 p.m. Enjoy tours of the church’s historic frescoed sanctuary as well as games and bounce houses for kids. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. RSVP on Facebook. | |
Join the Conversation in Our Facebook Group | |
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POJ's private Facebook group gives you a forum to seek the expertise of others, share your experience, and invite others to your congregation's events. Join now and read these recent posts:
- Free blue PC(USA) hymnals
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New Professionals Orientation | |
August 15, 2:00 p.m.
Presbytery of the James office
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Common Chords Bluegrass Jam | |
August 17, 7:00 p.m.
Camp Hanover
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August 20, 4:00 p.m.
Tuckahoe Church, Richmond
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Youth Resources for Faith Formation Leaders | |
August 22
Office of Christian Formation
Zoom
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Charlottesville-area Youth Workshop | |
August 27
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Westminster Church, Charlottesville
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Presbytery Youth Workers and Volunteers Meeting |
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September 1-4
Camp Hanover
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Starting September 7
The Church Network
Virtual
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September 9, 3:00 p.m.
Mitchells Church
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Older Adult Ministries Conference | |
September 14-15
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
Grosse Ile, MI
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September 16
10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presbytery of the James
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Sandston 100th Anniversary | |
September 17
Sandston Church
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September 21
Presbytery office
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September 25-27
Minneapolis, MN
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October 9-12
Montreat Conference Center
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Special Meeting
Tuesday, August 29
Via Zoom
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Packet online: August 16
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115th Meeting
Saturday, October 21
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Aug. 24, noon
Packet online: Oct. 5
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Called Meeting
Thursday, November 16
Location/Format: TBD
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Interim pastor, First Church of Howard County (Maryland)
- Audio visual director, Three Chopt Church (Richmond)
- Music director/organist, Bon Air Church (Richmond)
- Children's ministry coordinator, First Church (Richmond)
- Chaplain, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (Irvington)
- MVP intern, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Director of music/organist, Laurel Church (Glen Allen)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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The Current is published weekly. Submit an announcement for an upcoming issue by emailing editor Kelley Hope. Submissions due on Monday.
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