Registration is required for the May 11, 2021 meeting of Salem Presbytery. You will find the link to register below. Please read this information carefully.
Special note to clergy and CREs serving churches, and to clerks of Session: please make sure the ruling elder commissioner(s) elected by your Session for this meeting have access to the registration link. Only these elected elders should register as "Elder Commissioner elected for this Meeting." All other ordained Ruling Elders (who are not elected as a commissioner for this meeting) should register as guests.
This meeting will be conducted on the ZOOM platform. It is preferred that participants use a computer or tablet for this meeting. The ZOOM client software should be downloaded (free of charge) on your device prior to May 11. Download instructions may be found HERE.
After your registration is completed and submitted electronically, you will receive an email from "the Presbytery" and the Stated Clerk, David Vaughan, on or around May 9. That email will contain the ZOOM credentials for the meeting. (Be sure to keep an eye on your spam/junk folder in case that email lands there.) You will be asked to save that email in a safe place so that you can access it quickly on the morning of the Presbytery meeting.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Stated Clerk through the link below.
The Presbytery officers and staff send many good wishes and prayers for peace, good health, and comfort. We are looking forward to "seeing" you soon!
It is time for Bread for the World's collective Offering of Letters! We invite you to join us in engaging your congregation in participating in this year's Offering of Letters. Last year the key ask of the 2020 OL was passing the bipartisan Global Nutrition Resolution . . and our faithful action helped to ensure it passed!
This year we are joining forces with Bread members across the country to urge Congress to make the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the American Rescue Plan (COVID Stimulus) permanent, something that would move millions of children out of poverty as well as reduce hunger. We are also asking Congress to increase U.S. leadership and funding for global nutrition programs without which an entire generation may be denied of their God-given right to flourish.
Below you will find a link to a PDF document that has been designed to help your congregation easily participate in the 2021 Break for the World Collective Offering of Letters. Please review it and contact me if you have any questions or would like any further assistance from me in engaging your congregation. For your convenience I have created a link that you can use in your electronic newsletter that will take folks directly to the attached PDF document. The link is below.
Many churches participate in a special offering for Mother's Day and/or Father's Day. These offerings are used in a variety of ministries in our area. The Presbyterian Homes Foundation offers another option for these offerings. Read the attached document, and view the video linked below for more information.
Let's connect with one another! Join your Salem Presbytery friends for an informal virtual lunch - on Wednesdays at noon - and continuing each Wednesday.
Follow the link below to read about many good options for Vacation Bible School for 2021. Thanks to Beth Hayes and the Salem Presbytery/Moravian Resource Center for putting this together!
Join with your Salem Presbytery colleagues as the Peace & Justice Committee sponsors a Zoom Gathering with Gene Nichol, Thursday, May 20, 4-6 pm, who will focus on systemic poverty in North Carolina. The Zoom link is below.
The Presbytery mailing address remains the same at P.O. Box 1763, Clemmons, NC 27012, and the Presbytery phone number remains 336-766-3393. We no longer have an available fax number.
Julian Pruitt, father of John Pruitt, for treatment for bladder cancer
Bill Browder, on the death of his wife Paula
Wes Pitts mother, Bonnie
Leigh Wisner's stepdad, Kenny
Jim Rissmiller's daughter Kathy Risley, diagnosed with cancer
We will list these prayer requests for two weeks unless we are notified that they are to be continued.
First Presbyterian - Salisbury
Immanuel Presbyterian - China Grove
First Presbyterian - Greensboro
Salem Presbytery as it prepares for its Stated Meeting on May 11, 2021
Other Special Events
Are you hosting a special event *(concert, speaker, training, etc.) at a time OTHER than on Sunday morning worship? Submit your event through the link below to be included on our SPECIAL EVENTS Calendar.
Salem Presbytery is compiling a list of "Mission Leaders" in each of our congregations. We seek contact information for mission committee chairs, mission coordinators (staff or volunteer), or those excited about the mission of the church. Click the link below to add your info.
Become and Matthew 25 church! Let your Salem Presbytery Peace and Justice Task Force help, inspire, equip, and send you on a journey. Contact Frank Dew at the link below.
