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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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In This Issue
- Clark to Be Honored With Ceremonial Street Designation
- Congratulations to New Earth Care Congregations
- Pastoral Updates From COM
- Everyone Is Family at Camp Hanover
- Presbytery Events
- Church and Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
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Clark to Be Honored With Ceremonial Street Designation | |
In March, Richmond City Council approved designating the street outside Eastminster Church (pictured above) in honor of Rev. Shady Clark. A sign will be placed at the corner of 1601 Littlepage Street and Mechanicsville Turnpike labelling it as “Rev. Shady Clark, Jr. Way”. Shady has served as pastor of Eastminster for more than 40 years and has been deeply involved in the Mosby Court community. Shady was also a public school teacher and then an administrator for the City of Richmond at the same time he served the church. A dedication ceremony will be Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Eastminster Church. We are deeply grateful for Shady’s service and commitment to Christ’s church, our presbytery, Eastminster Church, and our community. | |
Congratulations to New Earth Care Congregations | |
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Last week’s recognition of Earth Care Congregations omitted Ginter Park Church and Tuckahoe Church, both newly certified for 2024. We are glad to bring attention to their accomplishment.
Tuckahoe celebrates its designation with a special worship on April 28. They invite you to join for preaching by Rev. Colleen Earp, program director at Massanetta Springs.
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Pastoral Updates From COM | |
At its meeting on April 11, the Commission on Ministry approved two new pastoral agreements:
- Waddell Memorial Church and Rev. Gary Hatter as covenant pastor
- River Road Church and Rev. Clay Macaulay as interim pastor
Holy Spirit, guide Gary and Clay and the Waddell and River Road congregations as they build new relationships in service to you.
COM also granted retired status to Rev. Dr. Brenda Halbrooks Walker, who previously served at Three Chopt Church. Brenda, we congratulate you on this milestone and pray you enjoy this new journey.
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Everyone Is Family at Camp Hanover | Help your congregation members reconnect by sharing with them the opportunity for a weekend retreat at Camp Hanover. Family Camp allows all ages to experience the fun of camp, not just kids. Held May 17-19, participants will enjoy a variety of activities, faith-building worships, and delicious meals. Registration is open for families, couples, grandparents and grandchildren, singles, and more. | |
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Fun Day Rescheduled to May 5
Due to rain, Camp Hanover's Fun Day was moved to May 5. Please share the new date for this free event with your congregation and community.
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Church & Community Events | | |
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Awkward Silence Anti-Racism Workshop
April 27
Ginter Park Church
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Global Ministry Update
April 30, 8 p.m.
Frontier Fellowship
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ReKindle Grant Deadline
April 30
Columbia Theological Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning
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Mental Health Grant Deadline
May 1
Presbyterian Mission Agency
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Older Adult Sunday
May 5
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Camp Fun Day
May 5, 2-5 p.m.
Camp Hanover
FREE!
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Small Church Leaders Gathering
May 8, 1 p.m.
Virtual
Hosted by Office of Christian Formation
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PW Justice and Peace Book Discussion
May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual
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Family Camp
May 17-19
Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville
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Ceremony for Rev. Shady Clark
May 18, 10 a.m.
Eastminster Church
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Children & Youth Ministry Summit
May 20-24
Virtual
Convergence
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Substance Use Prevention Training
May 23, 9:30 a.m.
VIPCare at Good Shepherd Baptist Church
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Reflective Leadership Grant Deadline
May 28
Duke Divinity
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100th Anniversary Celebration
June 9, 10:30 a.m.
Forest Hill Church
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Youth Servant Leadership Institute
June 17-21
The Pace Center at VCU
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226th PC(USA) General Assembly
June 29-July 4
Salt Lake City
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Bible and Church Music Conference
July 21-27
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Clergy Couple Retreat
July 29-August 1
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg
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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Grant Deadline
August 1
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PW Churchwide Gathering
August 8-11
St. Louis
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Camp: A Planning Retreat for Clergy August 13-17
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation at YMCA of the Rocky Mountains Estes Park Center
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Homecoming
August 30-September 2
Camp Hanover
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Scotland Trip
September 13-23
With Three Chopt Church, Henrico
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Leadership in Ministry Richmond
September 16-18
Columbia Theological Seminar Center for Lifelong Learning at Roslyn Retreat Center
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Part time pastor, Holy Trinity Church (Richmond)
- Pastor of youth and children, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Part-time accompanist, Brandermilll Church (Chesterfield)
- Yaupon Place Project Director, Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond)
- Director of children and youth ministries, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Summer camp staff, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Summer camp nurse, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Director of faith formation, River Road Church (Richmond)
- Synod administrator, Synod of the Mid-Atlantic (Richmond)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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