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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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Challenges and Opportunities in Ministry | |
Leigh Anne Ring continues her conversation with Flo Barbee-Watkins in the next episode of the presbytery podcast. They discuss topics of conversation for pastors and the challenges of leadership transitions for congregations. Plus, find out what she would do if she had a magic wand to wave over the presbytery. | | |
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Beautiful and Terrible Things, a memoir by Amy Butler, "invites readers to imagine a creative 'new way of being a church in the world,' one requiring an 'open-minded and open-hearted redirection of resources,'" writes Aram Feinberg in her review of the book for the Presbyterian Outlook. Aram, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, finds many commonalities with Amy, the first female senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City. Check out the review and the book "if you are curious about the story of a pastor whose journey continues." | |
Registration Closing Soon | Share this fun holiday break opportunity with the families in your congregation. Youth can experience fun, faith, and fellowship at Camp Hanover's Winter Camp. Archery, games, cooking outside, and a bonfire are just some of the activities scheduled. Youth arrive at 10:00 a.m. on December 28 and depart at 2:00 p.m. December 30. | |
College Scholarship for Presbyterian Students | The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College (PC) to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are members of Presbyterian churches will receive a scholarship for a minimum of $20,000 per year for up to four years. | |
Join the Conversation in Our Facebook Group | |
Ask and answer questions from our community of church leaders through POJ's private Facebook group. | | |
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117th Meeting
June 18, 2024
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: April 23, noon
Packet online: June 4
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118th Meeting
October 19, 2024
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Aug. 22, noon
Packet online: Oct. 3
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Church & Community Events | | |
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Older Adult Ministry Courses
Early registration deadline December 8
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Hanover Christmas
December 8 & 9
Camp Hanover
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Christmas at Massanetta
December 9
Massanetta Springs
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Messiah Community Sing-Along
December 10, 3:00 p.m.
Bon Air Church
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Candlelight Carol Service
December 17, 5:00 p.m.
Grace Covenant Church
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Winter Camp
December 28-30
Camp Hanover
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Community Christmas Service
December 31, 11:00 a.m.
at Washington Street UMC with Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
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Matthew 25 Summit
January 16-18, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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Christian Education Conference
January 24-27, 2024
St. Louis, Missouri
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Confirmation Retreat
February 2-4, 2024
Massanetta Springs
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Confirmation Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
Camp Hanover
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Part time installed minister, Waddell Memorial Church (Rapidan)
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Business manager, Culpeper Church (Culpeper)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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