Presbytery of the Miami Valley |
An eUpdate for Church Leaders - July 2021 |
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Catch the Building Spirit’s
2021 Habitat House Build
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Presbyterian/Catholic Partnership now in its 29th year
Catch the Building Spirit, the Presbyterian/Catholic Habitat for Humanity partnership, which provides affordable housing for families in need, will construct this year's house at 233 West Pease Avenue, West Carrollton. Construction is continuing throughout the summer to complete the house: June to September, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.; Thursdays, 4:00 P.M. to dark; Saturdays, 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
The house is being built for the Koko family (pictured), who first moved to the United States from Sudan in 2006. After struggling for many years, they wanted a home of their own. Through many years of hard work, not only did all three become citizens, but they also qualified for a Habitat House. The house is two stories, three bedrooms, two baths.
Habitat Houses through Catch the Building Spirit is a designated network of Presbytery of the Miami Valley.
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Looking for a Local Mission Project? |
Presbytery partners with Brethren Disaster Ministries
to rehabilitate a tornado damaged home in Trotwood
Presbytery of the Miami Valley is excited to partner with Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) in rehabilitating the home at 4658 Marlin Rd in Trotwood as part of the Tornado Survivors Pathway to Homeownership Program.
The home will be called “The Fearn House” in memory of First Presbyterian Church, Middletown, member and Ruling Elder, Fearn Gerber, who wanted part of her estate gift to be used for affordable housing. Fearn was the first woman to be the moderator of Presbytery of the Miami Valley. Additional funds for this project are coming from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the PMV Tornado Fund, and gifts from individuals and congregations.
Volunteers will sign up with BDM and work under the guidance of trained BDM team leaders, who will be able to provide training as well as any tools or materials needed. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the summer.
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Position Opening: Office Manager
Presbytery of the Miami Valley
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Presbytery of the Miami Valley is seeking a part-time Office Manager to work collaboratively with all staff and leaders of the presbytery, supporting the presbytery and its churches, as the presbytery seeks to live out its mission:
Presbytery prepares, equips, nurtures, and connects congregations in their ministries for God’s mission.
The position requires strong general administrative, bookkeeping, and communications skills.
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Presbyterian Week of Action August 23-29 |
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
Excitement is building for this year’s Presbyterian Week of Action, which takes place August 23-29. It will lift up not only Black Lives Matter but other marginalized groups, such as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have been the target of hatred and discrimination.
“Shades of Oppression, Resistance and Liberation” is the theme of this year’s event, which is being coordinated by the Rev. Shanea D. Leonard with the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Bearing Witness team and other interested parties.
“The areas we will touch are the plight of poverty; the AAPI issues that have arisen, especially this year; gun violence and mass shootings; LGBTQIA resistance and resilience; murdered and missing Indigenous women; and then also international struggles,” said Leonard, Associate for Gender and Racial Justice in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Gender, Racial & Intercultural Justice. “And then finally, we will, as always, cover the issues concerning Black Lives Matter.”
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope
in Cincinnati September 13-15
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The annual Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference will be held in Cincinnati September 13-15. Over two dozen workshops will be available to in-person attendees.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the ELCA, and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many colorful dimensions!
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Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center |
Registration is open for 2021 Summer Camp at Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield.
Eighteen day and overnight camps for all ages are available from June 6 through August 6.
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