Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
October 13, 2021
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Final Reminders for Saturday's Presbytery Meeting
Please review these important reminders for the presbytery meeting on Saturday.
  • Registration closes Friday at 9:00 a.m.
  • Minister members, send requests for excused absences to Franklin Reding.
  • Review the agenda and reports in advance. 
  • On Saturday, the Zoom event will open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 9:00, 30 minutes earlier than past meetings.
  • During opening worship, we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Communion. Have a bread item and beverage prepared prior to the meeting so we can partake together.
  • The meeting will end at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Help Support Afghan Refugees at Massanetta
Massanetta Springs has opened its doors again to refugees, this time people from Afghanistan. In a partnership with Church World Service, Massanetta will provide housing for 36 people through February. Your congregation can support this effort financially through donations to fund meals and housing space. Other ways to assist include serving meals and donating hygiene, cleaning, kitchen, and clothing items.
Welcome, New Pensions Consultant
Virginia’s churches have a new Board of Pensions consultant. Keenan Rodgers replaces Martha Reisner, who has moved into a new role with BOP. Learn about Keenan and find his contact information on the BOP website. 
Legacies Across Generations Topic of Older Adult Conference
The National Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network will hold a virtual conference October 26-28. Keynote speaker Missy Buchanan, author of numerous books on vital aging, will address the ways older adults can impact younger generations. Scholarships are available for retired pastors, their spouses, or survivors. Watch the conference live or later as sessions will be recorded.
Learn How to Engage with Communities in Advocating for Social Justice
Presbyterian Committee on Self-Development of People hosts the Struggle is Real, a virtual event on listening, engaging, and forming relationships with communities to eradicate poverty. Hear from community partners New Mexico Women’s Global Pathways and Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice as well as leaders of several PC(USA) churches. The virtual event is October 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Sunday with Cindy:
Haiti Update
October 17, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom
Haiti and World Mission Ministries
Lift Them Up
SDOP Workshop
October 21, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom
SDOP Ministry
International Peacemaker on Global Climate Issues
October 24 or 25, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom
World Mission Ministry
Criminal Justice Forum
October 25, 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Public Policy Witness Ministry
Designing Your Ministry
October 28, 9:30 a.m., via Zoom
Presbytery of the James and Virginia Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Revangelism Conference
November 1-3, virtual
Presbyterian Mission Agency and Montreat Conference Center
Stated Meetings
109th Meeting

October 16, 2021
Online via Zoom
Overture deadline: Aug. 19, noon
110th Meeting

February 19, 2022
Invitation pending
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
111th Meeting

June 21, 2022
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: April 26, noon
Packet online: June 7
Employment Opportunities
Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.

  • Director of ministry for youth, First (Charlottesville)
  • Covenant pastor, Grace Covenant (Richmond)
  • Covenant pastor, Forest Hill (Richmond)
  • Director of administration and communications, Grace Covenant (Richmond) 
  • Administrative assistance for communications, First (Richmond) 
  • Property manager, First (Richmond) 

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