Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
June 9, 2021
Remember to Register for Next Week's Presbytery Meeting
Registration for the 108th presbytery meeting on June 15 closes Monday at 9 a.m. You must register by the deadline to receive log-in credentials. The meeting agenda and reports, as well as the registration link, are published on the presbytery website.
The Committee on Nominations is beginning its process to consider candidates to serve as the 2022 vice moderator of Presbytery of the James. Candidates must be ministers of the Word and Sacrament. Nominate yourself or someone else by July 1.
Save on your 2021-2022 Presbyterian planning calendar by joining POJ's bulk order. Our price is $10.50 each compared to $16.95 when ordered from the PC(USA) Store. We are not able to ship calendars to individuals or churches; please order through POJ only if you or a designee will be able to pick up your calendars at our office in Richmond. Orders are due by July 15 and the shipment is expected in late July or August.
Hebron Church in Manakin-Sabot celebrated Pentecost Sunday by inviting worshippers to wear colors of flame, and by enjoying a picnic on the grounds after worship, with hymn-singing. It was the first time members of the congregation had sung together since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Other News
Convergence Conference for Teens
High school students can explore faith and science at Convergence, a summer program held at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. This year’s event will be virtual. Students can register for the entire event or only sessions that interest them. Those who participate in the full event can earn a $1,000 scholarship to R-MC.
