FYI: Meeting called for January

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

December 15, 2021

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Moderator Calls for Meeting in January

Moderator Dan Jordanger has called for a special meeting of the presbytery on January 25 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to hear the sermons of three ministry candidates and to act on the nominations of a minister commissioner and a young adult advisory delegate to the 225th General Assembly.

The candidates seeking approval are Joanna and Calvin Sydnor, called as co-covenant pastors for Grace Covenant Church in Richmond, and Michelle Abel (formerly Abrahamson), called as interim associate pastor at the Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg. More information on this meeting will be available soon.

The presbytery’s Mission Council also has approved conducting via Zoom the 110th stated meeting of the presbytery. That meeting is February 19.

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Deadline for Financial Gifts to Presbytery

We are thankful for our covenant that is affirmed by your prayers and financial support of the Presbytery of the James and its ministry. We rejoice in your faith, especially during the difficulty of the past two years. To facilitate acknowledgement and gratitude for your gifts, the presbytery account will be open to receive congregational support for 2021 through January 12, 2022. 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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AFREIM Updates Identity with New Name

After nearly 10 years, African Evangelical International Ministries (AFREIM) celebrates a

new name. The congregation voted to change their name to All Nations Presbyterian

Fellowship, which better reflects who they are and their vision for the future. They are blessed with members who come from African nations as well as the Caribbean, Central America, and the United States. All Nations has been a New Worshiping Community of the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 2015. The Rev. Humphrey Muraya, a native of Kenya, is the fellowship’s pastor. They partner with the congregation of Westminster Church in Richmond to share facility space, worshiping together on the first Sunday of each month.

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Pre-ministerial Program Scholarship Deadline Approaches

High school seniors discerning a call to Christian ministry can apply for the A. Purnell Bailey pre-ministerial program at Randolph-Macon College through January 10. This scholarship provides half a student’s tuition cost during freshman and sophomore years at R-MC and full tuition costs during the junior and senior years.

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Facilities Task Force Seeks Partnerships for Building Space

A facilities task force is seeking churches and ministries willing to offer hospitality to the three to-be-hired presbyters outlined in our strategic plan. As these presbyters will be traveling to work with and among our congregations, your ability to offer office space, meeting space, and other support is welcomed. The task force appreciates your response to their survey by January 15.