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September 7, 2022

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

Read the Vine Online

The summer issue of the Vine newsletter is available online. Inside, find the following topics: new staff, presbytery meeting highlights, World Mission Ministry events, Camp Hanover news, evangelism habits and more.

Articles are needed for the next issue of the Vine, publishing in November. Share your good news, interesting programs, or fun photos with Presbyterians across Virginia. Send ideas to editor Kelley Hope by October 1.

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Welcome, Barbara Chalfant

Barbara Chalfant joined the staff as presbyter for congregational life on Tuesday, September 6. We look forward to getting to know her and seeing her impact here. Learn more about Barbara and how to contact her.

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Supply Preacher Honorarium Increases

POJ’s Commission on Ministry (COM) has new guidance, effective September 1, for churches using supply preachers. Churches should pay supply preachers a minimum of $200 plus expenses and mileage to lead a worship. If additional services are needed on the same day, please increase the honorarium by $50 for each additional service.

Find the pulpit supply list

Free Chairs Available

Tuckahoe Church is offering 35 sturdy wooden chairs to a church. Each chair features a place on the back to hold a Bible or hymnal. Recipient must pick up the chairs from Tuckahoe (7000 Park Ave, Richmond). Contact Leslie Shimer at c.shimer@comcast.net or 804-301-4716.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Designing for the New Norm Webinar (Part-time is Plenty)

September 22, 4:00 p.m.

Synod of the Pacific

Stewardship Kaleidoscope

September 26-28

Savannah, GA or online

International Peacemaker Visit

October 4-10

World Mission Ministry

Keep Awake! High School Retreat

November 18-20

Massanetta Springs

View event details

PRESBYTERY MEETINGS

112th Meeting

Saturday, October 15

Invitation needed

Overture deadline: Aug. 18, noon

Packet online: Sept. 29

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.

Nursery caregiver, Southminster Church (N Chesterfield) NEW
Choir director, Salisbury Church (Midlothian) NEW
Director of community life, Red Clay Creek Church (Delaware)
Director of ministry to youth, young adults and their families, Basking Ridge Church (New Jersey)
Minister of music, Rockfish Church (Nellysford)
Church musician, Madison Church (Madison)
Director of music/organist, Laurel Church (Glen Allen)
Operations assistant, Campus Christian Community at the University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg)
Children's activity leader, River Road Church (Richmond)
Nursery caregiver, River Road Church (Richmond)
Director of youth fellowship, River Road Church (Richmond)
Musician, Peace Lutheran Church (Charlottesville)

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Submit an opportunity

Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries

National Capital Presbytery || Presbytery of Eastern Virginia

Presbytery of the Peaks || Shenandoah Presbytery

PC(USA) Job Board

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Job Board