Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
August 26, 2021
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International Peacekeeper to Visit Virtually
POJ’s World Mission Ministry and Bon Air Church invite churches to join in sponsoring a virtual visit from International Peacemaker Frances Namoumou this fall. Frances lives in Fiji and leads the Pacific Conference of Churches addressing the effects of climate change on Pacific Island communities. By sharing stories of their work and witness, peacemakers help us understand peace and justice concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. The honorarium fee is $475 and contributions toward the cost are appreciated. For more information, email Deborah Houghton at Bon Air Church.
Frances Namoumou
Shenandoah Presbytery Hosts Matthew 25 Event
Shenandoah Presbytery hosts an event September 18 exploring Matthew 25:44. Discover ways the church can be about the work of congregational vitality, eradicating systemic poverty, and dismantling structural racism. Hear from Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins, director of the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness, and Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben, chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives. The event will be held at Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg. Housing and meals also available. Registration closes September 9.
Conference Focuses on Vibrant and Faithful Aging
The National Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network will hold a virtual conference October 26-28. Keynote speaker Missy Buchanan will address impacting younger generations by creating life-changing legacies. Scholarships are available for retired pastors, their spouses, or survivors. The registration fee allows participants to access the conference live and later.
Upcoming Events
Agape Conversations
September 1, 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
South Plains Church
Seminars for Church Administrators
Thursdays, September 9-October 28, via Zoom
The Church Network
Stewardship Kaleidoscope
September 13-15, virtually or in person
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mid-Atlantic Black Caucus Meeting
October 9, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Check our online bulletin board to be reminded of events mentioned in recent issues of the Current.
Stated Meetings
October 16, 2021
109th Stated Meeting
Online via Zoom
Overture deadline: Aug. 19, noon
Packet online: September 30
February 19, 2022
110th Stated Meeting
Invitation pending
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
June 21, 2022
111th Stated Meeting
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.

  • Administrative assistance for communications, First (Richmond) 
  • Property manager, First (Richmond) 
  • Marketing and advertising manager, The Presbyterian Outlook
  • Pastor, part-time, First (Hopewell)
  • Covenant pastor, Trinity Ghanaian Presbyterian Fellowship (Richmond)
  • Nursery attendants, Salisbury (Midlothian)
  • Covenant pastor, Grace Covenant (Richmond)
  • Family ministry coordinator, Grace Covenant (Richmond)
  • Bookkeeper/accountant, Chester (Chester)

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