Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
April 22, 2021
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Four Churches Certified as Earth Care Congregations
Congratulations to the four Presbytery of the James churches who have been certified as 2021 Earth Care Congregations by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. They are Bon Air Church, Madison Church, Second Church in Richmond, and Westminster Church in Charlottesville.

The certification recognizes churches that take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden. These congregations have integrated a variety of environmental practices and thinking into their worship, education, facilities, and outreach.
Get Ready for Legacy Giving Sunday
May 2 is Legacy Giving Sunday. Invite the faithful to consider making a bequest gift to continue the ministry of the Church into the future.

The Presbyterian Foundation has numerous publications and videos to support you in sharing this opportunity with your congregation on May 2 and throughout the year. 

Another resources is a webinar on planned giving offered by Union Presbyterian Seminary. On May 4 at 2:00 p.m., learn about this kind of giving, generally, and how gifts prepared today make an impactful change tomorrow. As part of the 2021 Sprunt Lectures, this event is free and open to the public; registration is required.
Theological Education Topic for 2021 Sprunt Lectures
The speaker for Union Seminary's 2021 Sprunt series is Rev. Ted A. Smith, professor of preaching and ethics for the Candler School of Theology of Emory University. The theme of his lectures is “No Longer Shall They Teach One Another: The End of Theological Education.” The lectures will be presented virtually May 3-5.       
Offer Your Services for Pulpit Supply
Ministers or ministry candidates are needed for POJ’s pulpit supply list. Pastors and sessions rely on this list to fill temporary preaching vacancies year round, but the greatest need is during summer. If you’d like to be added to the pulpit supply list, even on a temporary basis, email Kelley Hope.
Other News
Music Conference Coming in June
Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) hosts two weeks of conferences in June for musicians, clergy, laypersons, choirs, youth groups, and families. Attend online from your home or office (June 27-July 2) or in person at Montreat Conference Center (June 20-25 or June 27-July 2). Each conference begins with Sunday evening worship and ends with a Friday evening concert.
Check our online bulletin board to be reminded of events mentioned in recent issues of the Current.
Into the Church Triumphant
Rev. Dr. Donn Langfitt
April 16, 2021
Honorably retired, former pastor at Kirk O’Cliff and Hartwood

Memorial service is planned for April 30 at the Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg
Request access information for the livestream by emailing cjforsing@fredericksburgpc.org
Stated Meetings
June 15, 2021
108th Stated Meeting
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: April 20, noon
Packet online: June 1
October 16, 2021
109th Stated Meeting
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: Aug. 19, noon
Packet online: September 30
Jobs
Learn about church employment opportunities or submit a job to POJ's job board.

  • Administrative assistant, Providence Forge (New Kent)
  • Youth and children's choir director, Salisbury (Midlothian)
  • Covenant pastor, Grace Covenant (Richmond)

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