Because Presbyterians Love Anniversaries
A Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Rev. Carl and Carole McCauley!
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Campus Ministry in Mission Presbytery |
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Do you have a student attending college within Mission Presbytery? Make sure to connect them with their local Presbyterian campus ministry! If you have a student attending college outside of Mission Presbytery, find the campus ministry at their school at UKirk Collegiate Ministries (https://ukirk.org)
Campus Ministry at Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX
Spiritual Life at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
UKirk Campus Ministry at University of Texas, Austin, TX
United Campus Ministry at Texas State, San Marcos, TX
United Campus Ministry at Victoria College, Victoria, TX
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SCRAPCE Fall Event - Oct. 5-7 |
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Dipping Deeper into the Well of PC(USA) Ministries
Date: October 5-7
Cost: $40 per person including certification; $25 per person for workshop only
Location: Online
Recommended for: Christian educators, pastors and volunteers interested in learning about the denominational resources available for Christian education and formation in the local church. Also recommended for those needing the certification course on Presbyterian Program and Mission.
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Tap into the Power of PC(USA) Programs and Missions Network with the PC(USA) to Enhance Christian Education and Formation Ministries in the Local Church
Led by Stephanie Fritz of the Christian Formation office at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, this seminar will serve dual purposes:
- Introduce attendees to the wide array of resources available through the PC(USA) Program Ministries for use in Christian formation and educational ministry in the local church setting. Attendees will experience first-hand the many options for church school studies, mission enhancement, programming for intergenerational or age-and-stage educational and spiritual formation.
- This course will also meet the requirements for the Program & Mission portion of the CE Certification process.
During our time together we will become familiar with the Presbyterian Mission Agency Office of Christian Formation, other PC(USA) agencies doing formation work and the partner organizations that the formation office is helping to work together in support of Faith Formation Across a Lifetime.
A PCUSA Resources packet of free materials will be sent to all who register by September 15th.
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"If you’re struggling with what to do or which way to go, well, join the club. We can help each other learn and grow. Start where it feels right for you, or for your Session, or for your congregation. I know what I have to do. And I know that God will take even the most feeble of our efforts and turn it into something marvelous. Let’s get going."
What's the message of this week's Ponderings? Let's get going!
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The Network for Dismantling Racism Presents:
First Steps to Dismantling Racism
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The Synod of the Sun Network for Dismantling Racism presents a series of four webinars on First Steps to Dismantling Racism, led by Warren Chalklen, Ph.D., Manager for Cultural Competence, Diversity, and Inclusion for CHRISTUS Health.
This four-week webinar is the first presentation by the Network for Dismantling Racism, a group of concerned Presbyterians from all 11 presbyteries of the Synod of the Sun. In the coming months, N4DR will present additional programs and events that will address the issues of anti-racism and structural racism.
The webinars will be held on four successive Fridays, beginning August 14th and going through September 4th. Each webinar will be held from Noon-1:30pm. These sessions include:
Session 1 (August 14th) - What Does it Mean to be Anti-Racist? - Video of this event available via the link below
Session 2 (August 21st) - Engaging Colleagues and Students in Anti-Racist Learning Moments.
Session 3 (August 28th) - Identify and Combat Institutional and Structural Racism.
Session 4 (September 4th)- Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression.
When you register for any of the webinars, you will be provided with a workbook for the program.
Sponsorship for this and future N4DR events has been provided by Mission Presbytery as well as many of the other presbyteries of the Synod of the Sun.
Complete information and registration can be found via the link below. Please note that you will need to register for each individual session, using the link for each session.
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During this time when in person services are suspended, Mission Presbytery is posting links for live-streaming or recorded services to share. Each week we will highlight one church to attend. The link and information is on the front page of the website.
This week's church is Covenant Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. Information about their worship service can be found on their Facebook page.
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Because Presbyterians Love Ordinations That are Live Tweeted!
While the rest of the photo participants were looking dashing in their matching, liturgical masks, the one just ordained is likely reposting something on Facebook! Congratulations Ed Sackett and keep up the good work, online and elsewhere!
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Church Worship and Meeting Plans Worksheet |
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The Presbytery office has compiled a listing of worship opportunities and programs being offered by the Presbytery's churches. The file is in Excel format and can be downloaded from the website Virtual Community page. Please contact Melody Gonzalez at the Presbytery office with any updates. |
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Find it on our "Virtual Community" Web Page |
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- Scattered Church Resource Support Survey - NEW
- Online Giving in 2020 - NEW
- How to Live Stream, hosted by Ed Sackett
- A Pastoral Letter from OGA and PMA
- Video Tutorial on How to Use ZOOM, by Tricia Tedrow
- Resources from Presbyterian Foundation
- Resources from Mission Presbytery DPAC
- Resources for Church Meetings, Including Authoritative Interpretation
- Message from the Board of Pensions
- Protocols for Electronic Meetings and E-Voting
- Advisory on Communion in an Emergency/Pandemic
- Mental Well Being During a Pandemic
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New Braunfels Presbyterian Church is seeking qualified applicants for the Part-time staff position of Multimedia Specialist. Send your resume to: Rev. Scott D. Nowack, Senior Pastor, New Braunfels Presbyterian Church, 373 Howard Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. The phone number is 830-625-5141 x203 and the email is pastorsnowack@gmail.com.
Hospice Austin has a PRN-on-call chaplain position:
typically the work is: 1 weekday night/week and 1-24 hour weekend shift/per month. You can go to their website to apply or email Miranda Fontaine (mfonthome@gmail.com) for a contact at Hospice Austin.
St. John's Presbyterian Church is receiving PIFs for a FT pastor position. St. John's describes it's church as...St. John's is a welcoming place to worship; a place of compassion, love, and grace, with a joyful congregation. St. John's is in south Austin at the intersection of Brodie and 1626 (just a tad north of that intersection on Hewitt.) They'd like the pastor to live in the area. You can access their MIF through the CLC website.
First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde is seeking a part-time Pastoral Leader, 20 hours per week. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) encouraged, but not mandatory. We have a dedicated church family and live on the edge of the Hill Country by the Frio and Nueces Rivers. For more info on FPC, please our secretary, Charla Jenkins at the church office, (830) 278-2286 or fpcuvalde@sbcglobal.net. We look forward to meeting you!
Designated Pastor position. A dynamic congregation in the San Antonio area is preparing to seek a Designated Pastor. If interested, please send a PIF to the COM at Mission Presbytery.
Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly is seeking a President and CEO.
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of San Antonio, is looking for a part-time pastor who will lead the congregation in worship and ministry, care for the congregation, and equip them for mission in the community.
Community Presbyterian Church of Port Aransas is looking for a Bookkeeper/Treasurer.
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church is seeking an organist.
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We are Mission Presbytery, serving Christ in the World. In the Reformed Tradition, together we,
- Establish and equip congregations and session to carry out their missions;
- Recruit, receive, ordain, develop, and care for those called to service in the church;
- Enable mission and witness to the Gospel that congregations cannot accomplish alone; and
- Steward our resources faithfully and generously.
We are better together.
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