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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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In This Issue
- Presbytery Staff To Help Congregations Navigate Coming Benefits Changes
- Welcome, Lauren Voyles
- Empower Yourself About Substance Use Prevention
- Online Conference Focuses on New Concepts in Ministry to Children and Youth
- Bible and Music Conference Examines Hope
- Presbytery Events
- Church and Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
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Presbytery Staff To Help Congregations Navigate Coming Benefits Changes | |
In 2025, the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be rolling out new benefits plans with changes that will impact healthcare options. Presbytery staff are committed to providing you with all the necessary resources and support to navigate this transition. We look forward to walking together in faith and fellowship as we embrace these new opportunities for care and support. | |
At its April meeting, the presbytery’s Commission on Ministry welcomed a new minister member. Lauren Voyles transferred into POJ from Coastal Carolina. Lauren is originally from southern Tennessee and is a lifelong Presbyterian. After serving as an immigration organizer with Presbyterian World Mission, Lauren began seminary at Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2014. | |
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There, she discerned her call to chaplaincy. Since 2019, Lauren has served hospice agencies in North Carolina, and recently returned to Richmond to serve as a hospice chaplain with Bon Secours Mercy Health. When not working, Lauren loves being with her three beagles, spending time with her husband and finding new coffee somewhere. | |
Empower Yourself About Substance Use Prevention | VIPCare invites clergy of all traditions to learn about substance use prevention, treatment, support, and recovery. Develop an understanding of addiction as a prevalent social issue, including in religious communities, and learn strategies for substance use prevention in your congregation. This free interactive seminar is facilitated by VIPCare counselors and substance abuse specialists. It will be held May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Baptist Church (2223 S Crater Road) in Petersburg. Another session will occur in September. | |
Online Conference Focuses on New Concepts in Ministry to Children and Youth | At the Rethink Children & Youth Ministry Online Summit, learn about nurturing the spiritual growth and faith formation of children, youth, and their families. Gain valuable perspectives, practical tips, and innovative approaches while debunking common myths about young people to make spiritual education engaging and impactful. Join online May 20-24. | |
Bible and Music Conference Examines Hope | Register today for Massanetta’s Bible and Church Music Conference 2024, coming July 21-27. Listen to leaders and speakers like Rev. Dr. Brian Blount and Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner. The 2024 theme is “A New Creation,” which will examine hope in Revelation and beyond. | |
Church & Community Events | | |
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Global Ministry Update
April 30, 8 p.m.
Frontier Fellowship
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Older Adult Sunday
May 5
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Camp Fun Day
May 5, 2-5 p.m.
Camp Hanover
FREE!
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Small Church Leaders Gathering
May 8, 1 p.m.
Virtual
Hosted by Office of Christian Formation
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PW Justice and Peace Book Discussion
May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual
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Family Camp
May 17-19
Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville
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Children & Youth Ministry Summit
May 20-24
Virtual
Convergence
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Substance Use Prevention Training
May 23, 9:30 a.m.
VIPCare at Good Shepherd Baptist Church
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Reflective Leadership Grant Deadline
May 28
Duke Divinity
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100th Anniversary Celebration
June 9, 10:30 a.m.
Forest Hill Church | |
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Youth Servant Leadership Institute
June 17-21
The Pace Center at VCU
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226th PC(USA) General Assembly
June 29-July 4
Salt Lake City
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Bible and Church Music Conference
July 21-27
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Clergy Couple Retreat
July 29-August 1
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Grant Deadline
August 1
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PW Churchwide Gathering
August 8-11
St. Louis
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Camp: A Planning Retreat for Clergy August 13-17
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation at YMCA of the Rocky Mountains Estes Park Center
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Homecoming
August 30-September 2
Camp Hanover
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Scotland Trip
September 13-23
With Three Chopt Church, Henrico
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Leadership in Ministry Richmond
September 16-18
Columbia Theological Seminar Center for Lifelong Learning at Roslyn Retreat Center
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Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 18-20
Union Seminary (Charlotte Campus)
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Part time pastor, Holy Trinity Church (Richmond)
- Pastor of youth and children, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Part-time accompanist, Providence Church (Gum Spring)
- Part-time accompanist, Brandermill Church (Midlothian)
- Yaupon Place project director, Union Seminary (Richmond)
- Director of children and youth ministries, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Summer camp staff, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Summer camp nurse, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Director of faith formation, River Road 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 Thursday at 5 p.m. for the following week. Send text (including a link to your website/Facebook page) in the body of your email or in a Word document. Attach photos to your email if desired. Please do not send graphics or flyers. | Office Telephone | (804) 262-2074 | | | | |
