Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
April 29, 2021
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Stewarding the Church During a Pandemic
The pandemic has reinforced what it means to steward all that God has entrusted to our care. We are caretakers of people, services, places, and resources, each deeply impacted by the changes of the past year. Despite the challenging losses, we also have faced opportunities to grow. Deborah Rexrode summarizes possibilities in five areas of stewardship.
Grants Available for Older Adult Ministry Programs
Jump start a new older adult ministry or strengthen an existing activity with financial help from the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network. Funds may be applied to a single event like a workshop or a recurring activity. 
New Training Resource for Ruling Elders and Deacons
PC(USA) has a new resource to teach upcoming and new elders and deacons about the constitutional questions asked during ordination. The free, multi-session Coming Alive in Christ training is available through Equip, the Church’s online educational platform. A diverse group of ruling elders and teaching elders from across the denomination helped to create the content. The materials can be used for independent self-study or through a group process, with leader guides available for monthly meetings or a three-lesson retreat. 
Poll: Would You Subscribe to Texts From POJ?
If Presbytery of the James offered text messaging to inform you of presbytery news, would you be interested? Texts would be used to notify subscribers of the publication of the Current, registration for presbytery meetings, and inclement weather alerts. Distribution frequency would be limited to once per week most of the year, but could increase to two per week prior to presbytery meetings. Only individuals who opt-in to text messages would be sent texts. 
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Other News
Womanist Courses Available Online
A new series of online courses will promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. The Womanist Leadership Institute is a joint program by the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Courses begin in July 2021 and continue through March 2022. 
Check our online bulletin board to be reminded of events mentioned in recent issues of the Current.
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
Employment Opportunities
Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.

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

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