Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
New Video Highlights Matthew 25 Commitment | |
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For more than 200 years, Presbyterians have been responding to the call of Jesus Christ, sharing the gospel with others and bearing witness to Christ’s saving love to the ends of the earth. The Holy Spirit is still on the move, calling us to share what God is doing in the world.
To support this mission, PC(USA) partnered with the Viewpoint Project to create a short documentary about the denomination’s Matthew 25 commitment. Local public broadcasting stations, as well as cable networks like CNN and HLN, aired two videos in May about PC(USA)’s work in creating healthy, just communities and a radically inclusive world.
Please share these videos with your community to help those around you understand the efforts of your congregation, organization, and denomination in advocating for those who do not have a voice. Learn more about this project.
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Energy Efficiency Project Grants Available | Houses of worship are encouraged to apply for federal grants of up to $200,000 for energy efficiency projects. On June 15 at 5:00 p.m., PC(USA) partner Blessed Tomorrow will hold a webinar to share information about Renew America’s Nonprofits grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. Register for the webinar to learn about the grants and how to apply. | | |
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Join Pace Center for Servant Leadership Lunch & Learn | The Pace Center for Campus Ministry at VCU invites adults and youth to a servant leadership lunch & learn on Wednesday, June 28. The event begins with lunch at the Pace Center at 12:30 p.m. After lunch, visit Richmond Hill to learn about their new projects and programming. Participants can drive themselves to Richmond Hill or travel by city bus. The cost for lunch is $10.00 (or pay what you can). Contact Rev. Russ Kerr for more information. | | |
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Donate Used Candles to Camp Hanover | Did you know Camp Hanover recycles used candles? Staff melt old candles so that campers can create new ones. Contact Harry Zweckbronner to learn how to donate your unneeded candles to Camp. | | |
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Be an Instrument of Peace at Massanetta Bible Conference | Massanetta Springs hosts their 2023 Bible and Church Music Conference July 23-29. The event includes six worship leaders, including Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor and director of Adult Faith Formation at Village Presbyterian Church in Kansas and former professor at Columbia Theological Seminary. Enjoy uplifting workshops, including a session by songwriter David LaMotte. | |
New Pastoral Relationship | |
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Welcome Rev. Lee Zehmer to Presbytery of the James. On June 1, Lee began service as interim pastor of Tuckahoe Church in Richmond. Lee is transferring to POJ from Salem Presbytery. We ask the Holy Spirit to guide Lee and the Tuckahoe congregation as they journey into the new days ahead. |
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Into the Church Triumphant | |
Rev. Doris "Dodie" Rossell entered the Church Triumphant on May 29. Before her retirement in 2008, Dodie was a licensed professional counselor. Lord, shower your comfort on those who mourn Dodie and give them strength knowing that she is now with you in eternal peace. A memorial service will be held June 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Second Church in Richmond. An obituary is not available at this time. | |
PW Synod Summer Gathering | |
June 8-11
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
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Christian Formation Monthly Resource Zoom | |
June 8, June 27
Camp Hanover
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Through June 9
New Hanover Church
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June 15, July 20
Camp Hanover
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June 16
First Church, Richmond
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June 28
VCU Pace Center & Richmond Hill
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July 11
Chesterfield Library, Central Branch
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Presbyterian Men Conference | |
July 21-23
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
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Bible and Music Conference | |
July 23-29
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
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September 1-4
Camp Hanover
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September 25-27
Minneapolis, MN
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114th Meeting
Tuesday, June 20
Gayton Kirk and Zoom
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: April 25, noon
Packet online: June 6
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115th Meeting
Saturday, October 21
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Aug. 24, noon
Packet online: Oct. 5
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Called Meeting
Thursday, November 16
Location/Format: TBD
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board.
- Director of children and youth ministries, Meadows Church (Charlottesville)
- Director of communications, First Church (Richmond)
- Organist, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Music director, Bon Air Church (Richmond)
- Part-time bookkeeper, Salisbury Church (Midlothian)
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Pianist or organist, Burkeville Church (Burkeville)
- Director of Christian education or covenant pastor for family ministry, Bon Air Church (North Chesterfield)
- Director of music/organist, Laurel Church (Glen Allen)
- Director of congregational care and spiritual formation, Southminster Church (Richmond)
- Summer camp staff, Camp Hanover (Mechanicsville)
- Day camp counselor, Massanetta Springs (Harrisonburg)
- Interim director of traditional music, River Road Church (Richmond)
- Childcare coordinator, First Church (Richmond)
- Children's ministry buddy, First Church (Richmond)
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