Connecting & Informing the Presbytery of Arkansas
September 1, 2022
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"On The Road" at Westminster/Hot Springs
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The next stop on the Presbytery's road trip will be Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs on Thursday, September 15, where we will gather in person from 11:30am to 2:00pm with church pastors, CREs, and church professionals as well as Clerks of Session and other Ruling Elders for a time of connecting and sharing information. We would eventually like to have at least one representative from every church attend one of these events as we travel around to different geographical areas of the state over the next few months. We are targeting churches in the southwest quarter of the state, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Click here to register for this event. Direct questions to Julie Price, Presbytery Connector.
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Transforming Conflict From The Inside Out |
On Wednesday, September 21 from 1:00 to 3:00pm the Presbytery's Resource Team is sponsoring an interactive online workshop featuring the Rev. Theresa Latini. She will present basic skills for transforming conflict into mutual connection, collaboration, and creative vision. Based on the model of Nonviolent Communication, participants will enhance their competencies in speaking honestly, listening empathetically, responding to criticism with courage and compassion, and remaining resilient in the midst of communal conflict.
This workshop is for everyone, pastors, church professionals, ruling elders, and congregants. Click here to read more and register.
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The Arkansas Presbyterian Pilgrimage Fall weekend will take place on October 12-16. Pilgrimage is intended for Presbyterians as well as any committed Christian whose faith in God and commitment to Jesus Christ leads them to seek continued spiritual growth. Pilgrimage is not designed as a conversion experience. Its focus is on members of the Presbyterian Church; as well as any committed Christians who are seeking continued growth in their faith and its application to their daily lives.
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Solar Under The Son School |
Solar Under the Sun is hosting Solar School September 22-25 at Lake Lavon Camp and Conference Center outside of Dallas, Texas.
Tuition for college students is completely waived! We also have discounts on our regular registration - Solar 1 is now $350 and Solar 2 is now $400.
Click here to register. Direct your questions to Rev. Elizabeth Brinegar, Director of Operations, Solar Under the Sun, Cell: 870-321-6557
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Youthquake Registration is Open! |
Calling all 6th-12th grade students, chaperons, and helpers of all ages...
Join us for Youthquake 2023
October 14-16 at Ferncliff Camp
$150 for Students
$75 for Leaders
Registration Due Sept 30
Sign up by Sept 16 for $25 off your total cost! Scholarships are also available by request. Reach out to Brianne (brianne@presbyark.org) for more information.
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Leslie Roper Installation |
Congratulations to Rev. Leslie Roper who was installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs at a service on Sunday, August 28.
Pictured here are (front row) John Roper, Robert Lowry, Susan Arnold, Chip Hatcher (back row) Maggie Alsup, Leslie Roper, Suzanne Bethell, Dick Nattson, and Ruth Hamilton.
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On a recent Presbytery survey response, it was pointed out that some of the best ideas come from YOU! So we want to start sharing some great ideas happening Around The Presbytery both here and in our Facebook group, Presbyark Connect.
Supported by our Future of the Church grants, Central Presbyterian Pine Bluff held the first of three community events, a Back to School Backpack party! Members of the congregation welcomed children in the community to a festival of sno-cones, hot dogs, water slides and as the children left gave each child a backpack, packed full of school supplies! They had good printed materials to share to invite everyone to other church happenings.
If your church is sponsoring some special events, please send us a picture and a short post!
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Pastor Mastermind Group Forming |
Have you been feeling any of the current struggles of Pastor Life?
- Decision fatigue from helping your congregation through turbulent times
- Leading a tired volunteer organization
- Keeping up with the needs of a changing culture
- Lacking a TRUE connection amongst your peers
Selena Ulasewich is a Certified Professional Christian Life Coach and her husband Mike Ulasewich is the pastor at FPC Conway. They have formed a Pastor Mastermind group that will be running from September - December. This tight-knit group of committed spiritual leaders will meet together on a regular basis, follow a structured group format, and make progress on goals specific to each member's needs. Click here to watch a video about the group.
If you're interested in finding out more about how to join click here and schedule a call with Selena today!
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Bentonville's Clabaugh Lecture Series 2022 |
The 2022 Clabaugh Speaker Series of First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville will take place October second and third. This year's guest speaker will be Dr. Eric D. Barreto, Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. This year's topic is Believing and Belonging: God and Neighbor Today.
These events are free. Everyone is welcome. All events will take place at the church. Worship and evening talks will be livestreamed.
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- Monday 9/5 Office closed for Labor Day
- Tuesday 9/6 10:00am COM
- Tuesday 9/6 2:00pm Staff Meeting
- Tuesday 9/6 4:00pm Coordinating Team
- Thursday 9/8 2:00pm MOTC
- Tuesday 9/13 2:00pm Staff Meeting
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Presbytery of Arkansas
9221 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
501-663-2424
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