Voices of Jubilee, climate change, and retreat for church leaders

January 11, 2023

Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations

Learn About Incarceration Justice from Voices of Jubilee

The co-pastors of Voices of Jubilee will speak about incarceration justice at the January Faith and Culture Conversation at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. Hear Rev. Lauren Ramseur and Rev. Ashley Mejias deliver their message on January 18 at 7:00 p.m. Attend in person at the church or watch online. Please share with your congregation.

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Older Adults and Effective Climate Change Action

Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) present a webinar on older adults and climate change on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Find out how adults over 60 can effectively take action on climate change. Learn from environmental leaders in the Church and ask questions about the topic. Visit the PEC website to learn more about the webinar, read speaker bios, and register to attend. Please share with your congregation.

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Fraught and Flummoxed Topic of Montreat Workshop for Church Leaders

Church leaders, examine the current challenges of leadership in a three-day workshop at Montreat, January 30-February 2. Reflect on the obstacles of leadership as well as explore tangible and embodied practices involving creativity, movement, and contemplative exercises with the goal of building capacity and endurance for this important work.

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Free Envelopes Available

A PC(USA) congregation member in Chesterfield has surplus window envelopes to donate to churches. The envelopes have two windows on the left front. They are packaged 500 per box and 2,500 per case. Contact Carl Sehen for more information.

Pastoral Relationship Changes

May God bless and lead these pastors in the future. We are grateful for their service to the church and its people.

Rev. Shannon Hendricks and Rev. Sandra Shaner completed their service at Fairfield Church on December 31. They had been serving as part-time covenant pastors since 2021.