Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
October 6, 2021
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Three Ordination Candidates to Preach at Presbytery Meeting
The presbytery meeting on October 16 will include sermons for three ordination candidates, all of whom have already met with the Commission on Ministry and passed the Commission’s ordination exam. Each candidate will preach their sermon in a virtual break-out room at 11:20 a.m. When registering, you may select the candidate you wish to hear preach. Registration for the meeting closes October 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Colleen Earp
Director of Programs
Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center 
Patrick Lane
Pastor-elect
Mitchells Church, Culpeper 
Crystal Varner Parker
Associate Pastor-elect
Salisbury Church, Midlothian
Help SDOP Identify Local Partners
The Self-Development of People Ministry seeks to lift up those in need. They request your help in lifting up like-minded partners who support the poor and oppressed in our community. Join them October 21 at 7:00 p.m. to learn about their funding criteria and program. The meeting will be held on Zoom and will include a presentation about the ministry with time for discussion and questions.
Invitation to Installation Service for Sugg
Presbytery of the James invites you to celebrate the installation of the Rev. Dr. Laura S. Sugg as pastor of South Plains Church in Albemarle County. The service will be October 10 at 3:30 p.m. The service is not in person; attendance is only via Zoom. An in-person celebration will be scheduled for a later date.
Kirk O'Cliff Celebrates 145 Years
Kirk O’Cliff Church in Louisa County celebrates 145 years of ministry on October 17 at 11:00 a.m. They invite you to join for fellowship, worship, sharing of memories, and making of new ones. RSVP by October 7 to Stacey at theguthiels@gmail.com. 
Networking and Development Events Available for Church Educators
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators hosts a virtual roundtable on October 12 at 2:00 p.m. to gather ideas for planning Advent. More information about this and other networking and educational events are listed on their Facebook page. 
Upcoming Events
Hollowed Harvest
Through October 31
Camp Hanover
Sunday with Cindy:
Haiti Update
October 17, 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Haiti and World Mission Ministries
International
Peacemaker Visit
October 24 and 25, 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
World Mission Ministry
Criminal Justice Forum
October 25, 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Public Policy Witness Ministry
Stated Meetings
109th Meeting

October 16, 2021
Online via Zoom
Overture deadline: Aug. 19, noon
110th Meeting

February 19, 2022
Invitation pending
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
111th Meeting

June 21, 2022
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.

  • Director of ministry for youth, First (Charlottesville) NEW
  • Covenant pastor, Grace Covenant (Richmond)
  • Covenant pastor, Forest Hill (Richmond)
  • Director of administration and communications, Grace Covenant (Richmond) 
  • Administrative assistance for communications, First (Richmond) 
  • Property manager, First (Richmond) 
  • Marketing and advertising manager, The Presbyterian Outlook
  • Pastor, part-time, First (Hopewell)

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