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June 29, 2022 | Volume VIII, Number 26 |
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Second Presbyterian - Salisbury |
Community in Christ Presbyterian - Greensboro |
Piedmont Presbyterian - Burlington |
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Transitional Call for a Black Congregational Summit Save the Date: July 23rd
Please save the date for the Transitional Call for a Black Congregational Summit on July 23rd, 11:00-1:00, which will now occur at Dellabrook Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem. Right now this is scheduled as an in-person gathering and you are invited to bring your own lunch. All are welcome. This is a special invitation to our nineteen Black churches with the objective of (re)visioning, re(imagining), re(creating) what the Black church agenda looks like today in Salem Presbytery. This will include defining and prioritizing issues of particular concern and interest for the role of the Black Caucus. Your attendance is crucial for “such a time as this.”
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Board of Pensions Offers THRIVE Retirement Planning Seminar
The THRIVE seminar takes a holistic approach to retirement planning. Participants are educated and engaged in personal financial planning as part of a larger exploration of identity, health, and vocation in retirement. THRIVE is available in two formats, as an e-learning series and an in-person seminar.
THRIVE has replaced the Growing into Tomorrow ... Today seminar.
Rooted in A Theology of Benefits, the Board’s retirement planning seminar addresses retirement preparation holistically. THRIVE — short for Thinking Retirement: Identity, Vocation, and Economics — covers subject matters such as financial planning and retirement healthcare options as part of a larger exploration of identity, health, and vocation in retirement.
THRIVE is taught by Board University educators and other experts throughout the country. It includes interactive and hands-on learning opportunities.
Who it’s for
The THRIVE seminar is designed for Benefits Plan members who are 10 or fewer years away from retirement, and their spouses or surviving spouses. This includes part-time employees who are enrolled in any benefit from the Benefits Plan.
What you’ll learn
In this seminar, you will
- identify key questions for discernment in planning for retirement;
- assess finances, including options for saving before retirement, and develop appropriate expectations for retirement living;
- discuss spiritual, physical, and mental health issues related to aging;
- create next steps in these areas essential to well-being —
- identity
- vocation
- economics
- discover tools and resources for do-it-yourself retirement preparation; and
- acquire knowledge to confidently transition to, and ultimately thrive in, retirement.
The THRIVE seminar will be offered at the Montreat Conference Center, August 25-26, 2022. Registration opens on June 30th.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Salem Presbytery Youth Council to Reconvene
The Salem Presbytery Youth Council will reconvene beginning this Fall. The PYC actively works to connect youth from around Salem Presbytery in a variety of ways, moving beyond our local contexts to see what God is up to in the world and how we can all be a part of that work. As the PYC comes back to this work, we will focus on new ideas and empowering the network of churches in Salem. Students in grades 9-12 may apply using the form link below. Applicants should expect to meet once a month and expect to develop and sharpen creative leadership and networking skills. The PYC also includes a handful of adult applicants as well. Adults act as advisors and provide guidance and assistance in implementing student ideas. All applications are due by August 14th. We ask that no more than 3 students apply from a given congregation. For further questions, contact Rev. Taylor Barner by email: tbarner@fpcburlington.org
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Rumple Memorial Announces New Position - Director of Discipleship
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian in Blowing Rock is seeking to call a "Director of Discipleship" to serve full-time on its staff. This position is similar to a traditional DCE position or even a generalist associate pastor with a Christian Education focus. This position is currently being advertised as un-ordained, but the church is open to an ordained call.
A full job description can be found HERE. |
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IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022
The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes.
For the final 6 months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of the year. The new rate for deductible medical or moving expenses (available for active-duty members of the military) will be 22 cents for the remainder of 2022, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of 2022. These new rates become effective July 1, 2022.
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Update on Retirement of Beth Hayes at Resource Center
Due to contracting Covid-19 and the doctor recommended recuperation period, Beth Hayes, the Director of Congregational Ministries and Resources, will not be returning to our offices before her intended retirement date of July 31. We lament that she is unable to finish out her work as planned, due to illness, but her health and well-being are the top priority.
Beth’s passion for faith formation, dedication to the development of resources to enhance the work of congregations, lay and professional Christian Educators in the Moravian Church through her years of service has been a tremendous gift. She is irreplaceable. The lessons she has taught us throughout her tenure will continue on as we honor her legacy with commitments to faith formation training and support in our congregations and province. We are so grateful that she responded to God’s call to ministry and has served our church so faithfully for many years!
There will be an opportunity to celebrate Beth’s retirement but we are postponing any plans until a later date.
We invite you to consider giving a gift in Beth’s honor to build up a scholarship fund that supports lay and professional Christian Educators with continuing education funds! More information and how to give can be found here.
If you need help with curriculum information, resources, and had intended to talk with Beth this summer please send those requests to ccd@mcsp.org or call us at 336-722-8126.
We encourage you to check out these videos of Beth sharing resources suggestions that you may find helpful in your planning.
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Extra Bed Available for Montreat Youth Conference!
Do you know a youth wanting to attend the Montreat Youth Conference? Guilford Park Presbyterian has an extra bed available at their house for the week of July 17-12. Contact Kim Row HERE for more information or to claim your spot!
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Synod of Mid-Atlantic Men's Conference
For the first time in two years the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Presbyterian Men will be meeting in person at Massanetta Springs. The attached brochure provides a schedule for the weekend and registration information. The weekend will begin focused on worship and fellowship as we reunite and continue with speakers and small groups to encourage our growth in faith.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Salem Presbytery Updates Boundary Training Guidelines
Over the past several months the COM's Task Force on Policy, Compensation, Mediation, and Officer Development has been evaluating our current system of boundary training, known as Healthy Boundaries. The previous policy stated that all members of the presbytery must participate in the "core" Healthy Boundaries training every three years, plus participate in at least of the elective courses as well every three years.
Our research has shown that there are a significant number of members who are out of compliance with this policy. We realize that the onset of the pandemic has not helped in our mandate that all members be up-to-date with this training.
At the recent meeting of Salem Presbytery on February 15th, it was shared that moving forward, we will take advantage of an online option, using the CongregationU platform, and its module of "Clergy Ethics." A link to this site is below.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRESBYTERY MUST COMPLETE THIS TRAINING NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2022.
The module takes about 2 hours to complete, and the cost is $22.00. If needed, you can begin the course, save your work, and return at a later time. The link below will take you to the page for the Clergy Ethics Course. You will need to create an account to sign up and pay for the course. Once the course is completed, you will receive a certificate, that should be forwarded to Christine at the presbytery office.
UPDATE: COMPLETING THE TRAINING THROUGH CONGREGATIONU WILL EARN YOU POINTS WITH CALL TO HEALTH. SEE THE LINK BELOW.
To sign up for the training, click HERE. To enroll in Call to Health, click HERE. |
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Upcoming Ordination Anniversaries!
Please Pass along congratulations to the following who are celebrating anniversaries of their ordinations:
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Jim Dollar - ordained July 1, 1970
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Randy Hall - ordained July 1, 1976
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Malcolm Bullock - ordained July 3, 1955
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Fred Coates - ordained July 15, 1979
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Kyle Goodman - ordained July 18, 2004
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Nicole Richardson - ordained July 22, 2001
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Eric Faust - ordained July 24, 1966
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Adlai Boyd - ordained July 30, 1961
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Robert Goforth - ordained July 31, 1983
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Upcoming Installations and Ordination
Please Pass along congratulations to the following who are being installed and/or ordained soon:
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Rev. Keith Curl-Dove - to be installed at New Creation Community Church and Faith Presbyterian Church in Greensboro (service at Faith, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro) on Sunday, July 10th at 3:00 pm.
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The Persistent Pandemic
How we wish we didn't need this!
Some other Insurance Board pandemic resources can be found HERE.
The Wisconsin Council of Churches has been a trusted source of advice throughout the pandemic. Their latest resources can be found HERE. |
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Parish B Engagement Pastor Frank Dew shares this news from Parish B:
Frank Dew shared these photos of a recent joint project between Alamance Presbyterian and Community in Christ Presbyterian in Greensboro as they participated in a feeding project responding to those in need following recent severe storms in the area.
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Each week in this space, we will highlight a video, website, or other content that is relevant to how we look at stewardship in the presbytery as well as in our local churches. Our focus this week is on our Committee on Preparation for Ministry. |
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Click on the graphic or HERE to visit and/or subscribe to Salem Presbytery's YouTube Channel. |
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July Prayers for:
Peace and Justice Task Group
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Please Hold the Following in Your Prayers |
- All those who have been effected by gun violence across our country.
We will list these prayer requests for two weeks unless we are notified that they are to be continued. You may submit prayer requests through the link below.
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Click below a list of positions available through the PCUSA - updated April, 2022
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Board of Pensions Call to Health |
Click the link below to join the Board of Pensions Call to Health.
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PCUSA News and Announcements |
Click below for the latest news and announcements from the PCUSA.
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