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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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117th Meeting of Presbytery of the James
Tuesday, June 18
Union Seminary's Early Center and via Zoom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 17 at noon
LUNCH ORDER DEADLINE: June 13 at 2 p.m.
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In This Issue
- Resources Available About New Benefits Plan
- Strengthen Your Ministry in a Changing World
- Learn About Intergenerational Ministry in One Hour
- Explore the Beauty That is the Work of Worship
- Order Planning Calendars by July 15
- Presbytery Events
- Church and Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
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Resources Available About New Benefits Plan | |
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As ministers and churches navigate the coming changes in benefits, the following resources are available from the Board of Pensions for further information:
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Strengthen Your Ministry in a Changing World | |
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s complexities? Union Presbyterian Seminary hosts a workshop to equip pastors and church leaders in navigating difficult times with the enduring strength of biblical preaching and compassionate leadership. Workshop leaders Rev. Dr. Brian Blount and Rev. Dr. Alex Evans will help you enhance your pastoral skills and develop strategies for building a strong and resilient church community. The workshop is October 7-9. Early registration ends June 30. | |
Learn About Intergenerational Ministry in One Hour | Discover what GenOn Ministries offers to support intergenerational church communities in a webinar on June 20 at 1 p.m. Led by Liz Perraud, GenOn’s executive director, and Betsy Dishman, GenOn’s training director, explore foundational tenets of intergenerational ministry, paths to develop intergenerational community, and resources that support intergenerational gatherings. | |
Explore the Beauty That is the Work of Worship | Registration is open for Prism: Insights in Church Leadership and Education for Faith Formation, an online educational event. Produced by Union Seminary’s Center for Excellence in Christian Education, Prism is for leaders across the church. This year’s theme is Hearts and Minds Prepared for Worship. Register now and join on August 17. | |
Order Planning Calendars by July 15 | Save on your 2024-2025 Presbyterian planning calendar by joining POJ's bulk order. Our price is $10.50 each compared to $16.95 each from the PC(USA) Store. Orders must be placed by July 15. POJ expects the calendars to arrive at our office in August. POJ staff will alert you when your order is ready for pickup and the hours we are open. | | |
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117th Meeting
June 18
Union Seminary
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: June 17 at noon
Lunch deadline: June 13 at 2 p.m.
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Presbytery Office Closed
June 19
Juneteenth and day after presbytery meeting
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Church & Community Events | | |
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Board of Pensions Info Session
June 17, 10 a.m.
Westminster Church, Charlottesville
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Board of Pensions Info Session
June 17, 4 p.m.
New Hanover Church, Mechanicsville
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Youth Servant Leadership Institute
June 17-21
The Pace Center at VCU
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Intergenerational Ministry Webinar
June 20, 1 p.m.
GenOn Ministries
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David LaMotte Concert
June 24, 7:30 p.m.
Massanetta Springs
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226th PC(USA) General Assembly
June 29-July 4
Salt Lake City, UT
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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, MO
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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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Prism Christian Education Conference
August 17
Center for Excellence in Christian Education
Virtual
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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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Stewardship Kaleidoscope
September 23-25
Portland, OR
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Complicated Times Workshop
October 7-9
Union Presbyterian Seminary Early Center
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Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 18-20
Union Seminary (Charlotte Campus)
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Part time pastor, Holy Trinity Church (Richmond)
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Part-time pastor, Holy Trinity Church (Richmond)
- Pastor of youth and children, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
- Director of Christian formation, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Children's ministry assistant, First Church (Richmond)
- Youth ministry coordinator, First Church (Richmond)
- Summer camp cook, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Part-time accompanist, Providence Church (Gum Spring)
- Part-time accompanist, Brandermill Church (Midlothian)
- Yaupon Place project director, Union Seminary (Richmond)
- Director of children and youth ministries, Three Chopt Church (Henrico)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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