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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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PC(USA) To Host Inaugural Matthew 25 Summit | |
On Martin Luther King Jr weekend, January 16-18, PC(USA) will host the Matthew 25 Summit. Bringing together mid-councils, churches, and individuals, this event will explore the Matthew 25 vision. What does it mean to eradicate poverty; how can we begin dismantling systemic racism; how will we know if we are building a vital congregation? Attendees will experience innovative speakers, transformative workshops, and space to imagine what’s next. Join in at the historic New Life Presbyterian Church in College Park, Georgia. | |
Take Your Confirmation Class to Camp | Confirmation classes have two retreat opportunities coming up in early 2024. At both retreats, youth will benefit by interacting with members of other congregations and sharing in the faith-building experience. Both are open to classes of any size, age, and stage of the confirmation process. | |
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Massanetta Springs
February 2-4
Youth will focus on broad questions of why we join the Church, what we want our churches to be like, and how we can actively engage in that work. The retreat will be led by Rev. Leigh Anne Ring, POJ’s presbyter of relational care.
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Camp Hanover
February 23-25
Youth will explore the ideas of being made in God’s image, seeing God’s image in others, and imagining a world of justice and righteousness. Rev. Adam Bowling, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City in Northern Virginia, will lead this retreat.
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Learn About Church Compensation Trends | Representatives from ChurchSalary and Church Law & Tax will host a free webinar on September 14 about church compensation. Explore pay trends and creative ways to improve staff pay and benefits. | | |
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Annual Review of Session Records Has Begun | |
Clerks, the presbytery has started the process of reviewing 2022 session records. Check your email for resources sent September 6.
Please send your records by September 19, if possible. Thank you to the 17 individuals who are serving as readers for this process.
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Financial Coaching Available From Presbyterian Foundation | The Presbyterian Foundation’s Church Financial Leadership Coaching Program is a free, 12-month opportunity for church pastors. Learn how to lead your congregation down the path of financial sustainability to fulfill your church's mission. | | |
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Registration Deadline for OCF Fall Cohorts
September 15
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Officer Training
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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Common Chords Bluegrass Jam | |
September 21, October 19
Camp Hanover
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Spirituality and Bereavement Older Adult Event | |
September 23
Older Adult Ministry at Westminster Canterbury Richmond
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Dementia Friendly Congregations Webinar | |
October 3
POAMN and Practical Resources for Churches
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UR Forum on Faith, Ethics, and Global Society | |
October 9
University of Richmond
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October 9-12
Montreat Conference Center
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October 13-15
Camp Hanover
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October 17-18
Hosted by Presbytery of the James at Roslyn Retreat Center
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October 20-21
Camp Hanover
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October 27-29
Camp Hanover
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Colonial Heights 100th Anniversary | |
October 29
Colonial Heights Church
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November 17-19
Massanetta Springs
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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. | |
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Organist, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Vice president for advancement, Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Assistant director/worship leader, River Road Church (Richmond)
- Director of youth ministry, River Road Church (Richmond)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- 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)
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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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