Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations
July 14, 2021
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Read the Summer Vine Online
The Summer 2021 issue of the Vine is heading to mailboxes. In this issue, news from Small Church Ministry, Youth Ministry, Hunger Ministry, Camp Hanover, Scottsville Church, Second Church Richmond, AFREIM, and more!

The next issue will be published in November. Have an idea for an article? Contact editor Kelley Hope for submission guidelines.
Updates Reveal Hope and Continued Challenges in Haiti
Haiti Ministry shares two updates on the island nation from mission co-worker Cindy Corell, who continues to shelter in Virginia due to the pandemic. First is news about the assassination of the Haitian president last week. Pray for the people who will be further unsettled by this tragic event. The second is news about the hope home gardens brings to the people and the continued need for financial support. Cindy welcomes your invitations to meet virtually and learn about the people of Haiti. 
Doing Great Things for God
During worship at the June presbytery meeting, Rev. Sarah Nave read something that resonated with many. In "A Liturgy for Those Who Have Not Done Great Things for God," author Douglas McKelvey begins with a question you might have asked:
"How many times have I been told,
O Christ, by well-meaning people,
that it is my destiny and my charge
to go out into the world
and do great things for you?"
Later, he shares this response:
"It is not you that will do any great thing for God,
but God laboring in you and through you
who will greatly accomplish his own good purposes
according to the workings of his sovereignty and love."
The full work is part of Every Moment Holy (Volume I). The individual liturgy is available for purchase for $1 for private use and $15 for public use (up to 100 people).
Other News
Retreat for Women in Ministry
Women clergy and Christian educators are invited to a fall retreat sponsored by Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation September 26-29. Enjoy time for renewal, prayer, skill sharing, and fellowship with other women in ministry at Calvin Crest Conference Center in Nebraska. 
New Program for Serving Children in Crisis
On July 20, Richmond-area churches can learn about a new community engagement program at a free luncheon. Bethany Christian Services hosts the event for clergy and church staff to share how CarePortal helps churches serve children and parents in crisis. This program by Global Orphan Project organizes churches to meet the immediate needs of children placed in emergency care, while at the same time developing relationships with and connecting families to their local church.
Check our online bulletin board to be reminded of events mentioned in recent issues of the Current.
Stated Meetings
October 16, 2021
109th Stated Meeting
Invitation needed
Overture deadline: Aug. 19, noon
Packet online: September 30
February 19, 2022
110th Stated Meeting
Invitation pending
Overture deadline: Dec. 16, noon
Packet online: February 3
June 21, 2022
111th Stated Meeting
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.

  • Video production director, River Road (Richmond)
  • Bookkeeper/accountant, Chester (Chester)
  • Associate for youth ministry, Presbytery of the James
  • Assistant director of music, River Road (Richmond)
  • Interim music director, Three Chopt (Henrico)
  • Covenant pastor, Forest Hill (Richmond)
  • Director of children's ministries, Brandermill (Richmond)
  • Director of youth ministries, Brandermill (Richmond)

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