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Presbytery of South Louisiana
10/20 Newsletter
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Joining Christ in the world, the Presbytery of South Louisiana strengthens congregations, empowers leaders, and impacts communities. | |
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Presbytery of South Louisiana is Seeking a new Stated Clerk
The PSL Administration Committee will be reviewing and interviewing candidates for this position. They are interested in an open and wide-ranging search, and urge persons from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply. The candidate must be a Ruling or Teaching Elder, according to the PCUSA Book of Order.
To apply, please complete the form linked below and send a letter of interest in the position to the PSL Transitional General Presbyter Richard Williams (richard@pbysouthla.org). Applications and letters should be received by noon, December 5th.
PSL Stated Clerk Application form
PSL Stated Clerk Job Description
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The Presbytery is moving all of its mail correspondence to a Post Office box. Please note the new address for all your mailings, including checks:
Presbytery of South Louisiana
PO Box 4847
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4847
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Open House at The Labyrinth Cafe | |
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NOLA Wesley and The Labyrinth Campus Ministry is having an open house on Dec 3. They would love to have Presbytery folks at the open house!!
You'll get to see our space and even taste the menu of the Labyrinth cafe. There will be live Christmas music by Limp Towel (which features two of our NOLA Wesley students).
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-tickets-758019937037?aff=oddtdtcreator
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“Advent” means “coming” or “arrival.” During the season of Advent, we celebrate Christ’s coming into the world and watch with expectant hope for Christ’s coming again. As we watch, wait and prepare for the coming of the Messiah, we are pleased to provide you with a wealth of resources for the season as well as the coming New Year. | |
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Christmas Joy Offering
During the season of Advent, we remember and reflect God’s perfect gift, Jesus Christ. This child, the Word made flesh, became one of us, so, through the Christmas Joy Offering, we honor this amazing gift by supporting leaders among us — past, present and future. The Christmas Joy Offering supports retired ministers and church workers and their families through the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and students in Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color as they pursue education and prepare to use their gifts in service to the church and world. Resources for interpretation of the Offering can be found here. Videos for Christmas Joy and other Special Offerings can be found here.
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Compare Advent Resources and Read Excerpts with 2023 Advent Resource Guide from the PC(USA) Store
The Advent 2023 digital resource guide from the PC(USA) Store is now available! This guide allows you to compare Advent books and resources for devotion, group study, preaching and worship. You also have direct access to excerpts and will learn about the newest Advent book for study and devotion: Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality, by Kara Eidson. This new book not only has weekly reflections for personal or small group use and brief daily devotions, but it also includes congregational resources such as liturgies, sermon starters, children’s moments and even a no-rehearsals-needed Christmas pageant. Additionally, there are video introductions for each session from the author to inspire your individual or group study. Download the Advent 2023 Resource Guide | View All Available Guides. (All of the resources mentioned here are available in English only.)
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Special Offerings Action Kit | |
The 2024 Action Kit will be in your mailbox in January! The Action Kit includes a basic description of all four Special Offerings, along with key dates, social media details and contact information for staff. There are also stories of how congregations promote and use retained portions of the offerings. Included are a multitude of resources you can use as you interact with the Special Offerings and the Presbyterian Giving Catalog. The Action Kit will be available online in Spanish, Korean and English in early 2024. If you would like more hard copies (available in English only), contact Customer Service at 800-533-4371 or by email. | |
Make a Difference this #GivingTuesday, November 28 | |
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Join us in celebrating the collective power of Presbyterian generosity on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, as we profess by our actions — and with our gifts — that we can accomplish far more together than any one of us can do alone. We are the Church… together! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the potential of social media and the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. All gifts given on Giving Tuesday will be directed to Shared Mission (25%), Office of the General Assembly (25%), and Special Offerings (50%). Learn more about Giving Tuesday in a recent PNS story published here.
Join the PC(USA) in responding to a world in need!
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Matthew 25 Summit - January 16-18, 2024, in Atlanta | |
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Join us at the Matthew 25 Summit as we explore this vision together! What does it mean to eradicate poverty; how can we begin dismantling systemic racism; how will we know if we are building a vital congregation? We are offering you an invitation to innovation and a chance to dialogue, learn with and grow with others in exploration at this first-of-its-kind event! The summit will feature innovative speakers, thriving ministries, transformative workshops and space to imagine what’s next! Learn more and register here.
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Special Days and Emphasis Sundays | |
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November
Hunger and Homelessness Sunday (Nov. 12, 2023)
Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20, 2023)
Thanksgiving Day; Nativity Fast (Nov. 23, 2023)
Matthew 25: Eradicating Systemic Poverty Sunday (Nov. 26, 2023)
Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2023)
December
World AIDS Day; Presbyterian HIV/AIDS Awareness (Dec. 1, 2023)
Human Rights Day (Dec. 10, 2023)
Christmas Joy Offering (Dec. 24, 2023)
January
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2024)
Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024)
Matthew 25: Dismantle Structural Racism Sunday (Jan. 14, 2024)
Racial & Intercultural Justice/Presbyterians Affirm Black Lives Matter (Jan. 14, 2024)
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Jan. 15, 2024)
Ecumenical Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins (Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024)
Per Capita Sunday (Jan. 21, 2024)
February
World Interfaith Harmony Week begins (Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024)
Remember Our Chaplains — Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies (Feb. 4, 2024)
Presbyterian Media Sunday (Feb. 4, 2024)
Souper Bowl of Caring (Feb. 4, 2024)
Thursdays in Black (Feb. 8, 2024)
Camp and Retreat Sunday (Feb. 11, 2024)
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I love listening as a way of hearing more about the world. Podcasts are a great way to hear diverse voices exploring all the topics under the sun. I'll be recommending some interesting and thought-provoking podcasts I've listened to recently. I'd love to hear your thoughts, and your recommendations as well.
With our Presbytery's recent adoption of new and updated Sexual Misconduct standards, I thought this podcast might be timely. It shows how and why, as religious people, we must remain alert and aware of sexual predation and abuse within our communities.
https://overcast.fm/+-0WneFUlg
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“If you work with your hands, sabbath with your mind; if you work with your mind, sabbath with your hands.” — Abraham Joshua Heschel | | | | |
