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God’s New Thing written by Rev. Wendy Tajima, Executive Presbyter | |
PRESBYTERY MEETING TOMORROW
SEPTEMBER 17TH, at 7 PM
All attendees are required to register. Please click the link below.
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BOARD OF PENSIONS EMPLOYER AGREEMENTS DUE OCTOBER 4TH
The Board of Pensions has opened the window for churches to make changes to their employer agreements. See the attached letter from Kristin Leucht with information. The window for employer agreements is August 29-October 4th.
Kristin can be reached at kleucht@pensions.org or 267-815-1329.
"Letter from Kristin"
Wendy Tajima sent a letter to pastors and clerks of session regarding San Gabriel's requirements and a resource for options. Contact Wendy or
Cyndie Crowell if you have
questions about our policy.
"Letter to Pastors and Clerks of Session"
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NOTICE OF IMPORTANT CHANGES BOARD
OF PENSIONS
Need information on the changes? Feel free to contact Kristin Leucht at kleucht@pensions.org if you have questions. Also, the Board of Pensions has developed an online tool to help you estimate the cost of taking the different options being presented;
to access the calculator, go to https://www.pensions.org/decision-guide/.
Remember, by September all churches with pastors should consider and report to the Board of Pensions how pastors will be provided benefits in 2025.
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STEWARDSHIP KALEIDOSCOPE
Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2024 will be in Portland, Oregon September 23rd - September 25th at the Hilton Portland Downtown. There are 40 workshops available in a variety of topics related to stewardship and generosity. Virtual registration is an option. For more information about this event, a full workshop list, and to register, click here.
Presbyterian ministers are eligible to apply for a grant through the Presbyterian Foundation to cover half of all costs to attend this event. For pastors who attend, this grant is also available to lay leaders of your congregation as well.
For more information,
email: joseph.moore@presbyterianfoundation.org.
Our new Presbyterian Foundation regional representative is Joseph Moore.
Here is his contact information:
Rev. Joseph Moore
Ministry Relations Officer
Presbyterian Foundation
512.983.3329
joseph.moore@presbyterianfoundation.org
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CLAREMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO HOST JOSEPH RUSS
Immigration/Migration issues are contentious topics this election year. This is an opportunity to hear from
a PCUSA leader involved
directly with this work. Join us on Sunday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. Light lunch will be served.
Click here to read more.
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DR. BRENDA SALTER McNEIL AT PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCTOBER 13TH
Dr. McNeil will be guest preacher at the October 13th, 10:00 am worship service in the Sanctuary and guest teaching during our 11:15 am Adult Education Hour in Gamble Lounge. All are welcome to attend.
To learn more about these events and to participate, visit ppc.net/adult-education or contact either Rev. Kate Wiebe, Associate Pastor (kate.wiebe@ppc.net) or Anita Protich, Communications (anita.protich@ppc.net), for more information.
For more details, click here.
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PRESBYTERY JOB OPPORTUNITIES
San Fernando Presbytery is seeking a half-time Director of Congregational Discernment who can guide congregations through the process of spiritual discernment, supporting them as they discover and pursue their "next faithful steps." See attached job description.
If you have questions or want to apply, contact jsarmiento@sfpresby.org. They hope that interested candidates apply by September 1, with a planned start date in mid-October.
For more details, click here.
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WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
We remember Occidental Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, CA, in our Prayers of the People this week.
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INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER REV. DR. HIHEON KIM SPEAKS TOMORROW, 5 PM,
ON ZOOM
Please join a time for Rev. Dr. Hiheon Kim to present information on his ministries in Korea. The presentation will be given by Zoom on Tuesday, September 17th, 5:00-6:30 pm. Hiheon Kim has been a leader in social justice and spirituality, environmental care beyond globalized consumerism, and peace and reunification of the two Koreas.
The Zoom link is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85324614355?pwd=xKfoj8v3JAKe1IEXkc5IGh3hzSgyFz.1
Meeting ID: 853 2461 4355
Passcode: 251837
One tap mobile
+16694449171,,85324614355#,,,,*251837# US
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INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER FRANCES NAMOUMOU IN SAN GABRIEL SEPT. 19-25
Frances Namoumou of Fiji comes with expertise in climate justice and ecological stewardship, and disaster and displacement management. On Sunday, September 22nd, she will be at Knox Presbyterian Church, lead an adult education class at 8:30 am, worshiping at 10 am, and staying for lunch with Knox' Sustainability Committee after worship. She will also speak at Interwoven for their quarterly potluck dinner, at Eagle Rock at 4 pm. To sign up to bring a dish, click here. On Wednesday, September 25th, she will be at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, speaking at 11 am and staying for lunch, and then at Pilgrim Place in Claremont at 3 pm.
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ARE YOU REGISTERED
TO VOTE?
It's election season! And all eligible voters are encouraged to register to vote. You can register online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/ by Monday, October 21. You can also register at polling stations and by mail. And mark your calendar for a Ballot Education Event, held on Zoom on Wednesday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 pm, co-hosted by San Gabriel Presbytery and LA Voice.
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MONTE VISTA GROVE SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE
Please click here to view the flyer
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CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LABOR SERIES
Pasadena Presbyterian Church features worship at 10 am and Adult Education at 11:30 am on September 17th - September 22nd.
If there are any questions, please contact Kate Wiebe at kate.wiebe@ppc.net
or Anita Protich anita.protich@ppc.net
For more details, click here.
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HOLDING FAITH IN DIVIDED TIMES ZOOM SERIES
Join us September 23rd - October 28th for this free online workshop, sponsored by Claremont Presbyterian Church, as we dig deep in understanding the theological roots behind the concerning threat of Christian nationalism with a book study of Jim Wallis' "The False White Gospel" and other resources.
To register or for more information, go to holdingfaith.org.
Click here for more information
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