We are grateful for your covenant with us

December 14, 2022

Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations

We Are Grateful for Your Covenant With Us

We are thankful for our covenant together that is affirmed by your prayers and financial support of the Presbytery of the James and its ministry. We rejoice in your faith.

The budgeted request for 2022, growing out of our commitment with one another, is $615,000. Undesignated income totals $364,278 through mid-November. Congregational contributions for 2022 should arrive at our office by January 17, 2023. After that time, contributions will be applied to the 2023 budget.

Thank you for your faithful work and service for Christ Jesus in this region and beyond. May God bless you all.

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Candlelight Carol Service at Grace Covenant

Grace Covenant Church hosts their 91st Candlelight Carol Service on December 18. The service begins at 5:00 p.m. A reception follows.

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Christmas Greetings from Cindy Corell

Cindy Corell, mission co-worker serving Haiti, sends an update and Christmas greetings. She asks for your continued prayers for the people of Haiti as they survive against many odds.

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Older Adult Ministry Network Hosts Winter Solstice Worship

Light a candle with the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network during a virtual Winter Solstice Worship on December 21, the longest night of the year. Led by the Reverend Dr. Ella F. Busby, this service helps comfort those who are grieving this season. The service begins at 7:00 p.m. Please register to receive the log in information.

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Last Chance to Register for Winter Camp

Registration for Camp Hanover's winter session closes December 20. Youth in grades 5-12 will enjoy this time spent outdoors refreshing their minds, bodies, and souls before classes begin again. Remind your congregation so they don't miss out.

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Presbytery Office Closing for Christmas

Presbytery of the James will be closed December 23 through January 2 so that our staff may enjoy Christmas and the start of the new year with their loved ones. We look forward to serving you again beginning January 3.

New Pastoral Relationships

May God bless and lead these pastors and congregations in their journeys together.

Rev. Gary Hatter started on November 15 as a part-time covenant pastor at Meadows Church.

Rev. Carson Rhyne will be serving in two part-time positions, at Tuckahoe Church beginning December 1 and at Second Church (Petersburg) beginning January 1.

Orange Church welcomed Rev. Denny Burnette as covenant pastor on November 21.

Rev. Dr. Jewell-Ann Parton began a term as interim pastor at Westminster Church in Charlottesville on December 5.