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Sept 12, 2018

Four Candidates Approved for Ordination

At a called meeting on August 7, Presbytery of the James approved four candidates for ordination as ministers of Word and Sacrament. Alexander Fischer was ordained by Coastal Carolina Presbytery and has begun to serve as resident pastor at Richmond Second. He will lead the Ukirk Ministry at Virginia Commonwealth University. Candidate David Frost, of Presbytery of the James, will serve Swift Creek Church. His ordination and installation is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m. Sandra Goehring, a candidate from Northern Plains Presbytery, was approved for ordination as pastor of Louisa Church. Lauren Voyles, of East Tennessee Presbytery, was examined for ordination to serve as a second year chaplain resident at Mary Washington Hospital. Congratulations and blessings to you each and to the teaching and ruling elders, family, and friends who supported your examination process.

Necrology Reports Due September 24

During the Communion service at the October presbytery meeting, General Presbyter and Stated Clerk Carson Rhyne will read the names of ministers and ruling elders who have passed away in the last twelve months. Please send the names of ruling elders for your congregation to be included in this recognition. Include those who had been ordained as ruling elders, whether or not they were serving on the session in the past year, who passed away between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018. The deadline for sending names is Monday, September 24. Please email to Franklin Reding and Barbara Espigh .

Register for November's Clerk of Session Training

New to serving your church as clerk of session and looking for guidance? In a training workshop just for clerks of session, learn responsibilities as put forth in the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other duties you might be asked to perform. General Presbyter/Stated Clerk Carson Rhyne will cover duties of clerks such as: Minutes Rolls Annual reports Agendas for meetings He also will present information on historical principles of church order, Presbyterian principles, and parliamentary procedures.

Learn more and register

SDOP Purpose Group To Tackle Poverty

Poverty is a major challenge for communities and the nation, but it is not an inevitable reality. POJ's Self-Development of People (SDOP) Purpose Group is planning works hops to help local organizations learn effective actions and strategies for alleviating poverty. Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins, director of the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness, will headline a convocation on the evening Friday, October 12. At workshops the following day, participants will develop skills in advocacy, organizing, and grant writing. View agenda and register

Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins

Transition Meetings Carson Rhyne invites you to attend one of four meetings around the presbytery in October to prepare for transition to an interim general presbyter after his retirement. View agenda and dates

Rhyne Polity Fund Accepting Contributions

Contribute to the Rhyne Polity Education Fund to support the education of future seminary students in the Presbyterian form of government. This fund was established by Presbytery of the James to recognize the commitment of Carson Rhyne to the church and our presbytery in honor of his impending retirement. One-time or ongoing gifts may be made directly to the seminary, marked for the Rhyne Polity Education Fund. Mail to Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227.

Read about the fund

Upcoming Events at Camp Hanover

Common Chords Cafe  - Bluegrass Jam September 20, 7-10 pm  Women's Retreat   September 21-22

Youth Day September 23, 2-4 pm Bluegrass Jamboree Sunday, October 21, 2-6 pm Jr/Sr High Youth Retreat October 26-28

Learn more by using the linked event names above or visit  www.camphanover.org.

Stated Meetings

Oct 20 Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting Lord Jesus Korean, N Chesterfield

Feb 16, 2019 Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting Three Chopt Church, Richmond

June 18, 2019 Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting INVITATION NEEDED

Oct 19, 2019 Presbytery of the James Stated Meeting INVITATION NEEDED

Into the Church Triumphant

Rev. William H. "Bill" Jordan September 11, 2018 Former pastor at New Covenant Presbyterian Church

Events

Former GA Moderator to Speak in POJ

Meet former GA moderator Denise Anderson on Sept. 27 at the Living Life Abundantly retreat. Be inspired as she shares how storytelling can foster conversations necessary to create real change. Learn about Denise Learn about the retreat

Rev. Denise Anderson

Sept 21-22 Women’s Retreat Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville

Sept 27 Living Life Abundantly Fall Retreat Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville

Oct 3 POJ Transition Meeting Three Chopt Church, Richmond

Oct 5-6 The Manover at Hanover Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville

Oct 6 Small Church Forum Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, Richmond

Oct 10 POJ Transition Meeting Meadows Church, Charlottesville

Oct 12-13 Let's Alleviate Poverty Symposium Union Presbyterian Seminary Early Center, Richmond

Oct 17 POJ Transition Meeting Covenant Church, Petersburg

Oct 24 POJ Transition Meeting Fairfield Church, Mechanicsville

Oct 26-27 Ash Grove Women's Retreat Richmond Hill Retreat Center, Richmond

Nov 3 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg

Nov 9-11 SALT Conference Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg

Job Openings

Church Administrator Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time administrator for church operations effective January 2, 2019. View job description and apply .

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