FYI: Union hosts live streaming worshop

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

April 14, 2021

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Learn About Streaming, Social Media, and Other Digital Communication

Learn the basics of digital church communication through an online series offered by Union Presbyterian Seminary on Tuesdays in May. The first session on May 11 covers streaming practices and tools as well as honoring the needs of congregants at home and in the pews. Subsequent sessions address social media, online giving, and websites.

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Discuss Church's Role in Leading Healing

For the final session of the Redeeming the Narrative series, the Black Caucus helps participants move beyond understanding to actions. In Where Do We Go From Here on April 17, we explore what Jesus would say to a society desiring to heal racism. How can the Church lead the way in our healing? Attend this event to share your thoughts.

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Presbyterian Women of the James invite you to their virtual Spring Gathering on May 1. Hear from mission speakers, participate in the annual business meeting, install the new leadership team, and remember PW members who passed away in 2020. Registration required by April 28.

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Older Adult Sunday Approaching

Celebrate longevity around the world through webinars offered by Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network. Each event – April 22 at 7 p.m.; April 27 at 3 p.m. and May 7 at noon – will focus on a different culture’s approach to aging. Lay members, pastors, and church leaders welcome. Visit POAMN.org for details.

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Does your church have a plan for honoring your older adults on Older Adult Sunday, May 2? The annual Older Adult Ministry Network planning guides can help give you new ideas. The 2021 OAM Planning Guide will include worship service suggestions from various cultures around the world.

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Other News

Camp Counselors Needed

Camp Hanover and Massanetta Springs Camp are in search of young adults to serve as counselors for summer 2021. Share this opportunity with young people you know who want to spend the summer leading games and activities, making life-long memories, and having an impact on youth.

Suicide Prevention in Veterans

Learn about suicide prevention and moral injury to support veterans in your congregation. The Central Virginia VA Health Care System Chaplain Service hosts an event to educate local clergy about the physical, mental, social, and spiritual challenges faced by veterans and their families. Through training sessions on April 23 and June 4 (10 a.m. to noon), clergy will learn how to refer veterans to the VA for health care services and benefits. RSVP to Luetrana Mackey by email or phone (804-675-5000 ext. 2104).

Resource Books Available

Resource books from New Covenant Church, which closed recently, are available to other churches or individuals. View photos on the POJ website. Contact Cheriene McCall to claim one or more.