Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley | | |
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"partner with and equip present and emerging
PC(USA) faith communities in central Alabama
to serve Christ and our neighbors"
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Session Minute Review
For Pastors and Clerks of Session . . . .
You are invited to a Session minutes reading gathering on Saturday, March 29, at the Church of the Covenant in Anniston (75 Lenlock Lane).
Please RSVP to the Stated Clerk (statedclerk@pslpcusa.org) so that plans may be made. Minutes should be read and membership registers reviewed every two or three years. Another gathering is being planned for the Presbytery Office on April 26.
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News from General Assembly
Mr. Rogers Day
A message from the Office of Christian Formation
On March 20, the PC(USA) celebrates Mr. Rogers Day as one of our special emphasis days with resources for congregational worship, education, mission, and fellowship. Make plans now for when your congregation will take extra time to be neighborly just as Presbyterian Pastor Fred Rogers did on and off screen. Here is a complete list of resources.
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Living Waters for the World believes that ALL God's children, young and old, deserve clean water - no exception. This unifying belief transcends religion, politics, and culture - a bridge for peace. Thanks to you, over 1,100 LWW partners have experienced peace in knowing the life-changing effects of clean water and health education. In honor of World Water Day, all donations given online or postmarked Friday, March 21, 2025 will be matched, dollar for dollar by matching donors! It's a wonderful opportunity to amplify your impact and send a message of hope and peace to our sisters and brothers throughout the world. We look forward to celebrating World Water Day with you!
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Want to make an impact on the well-being of Alabama along with faith leaders from all over the state? Then join in for the State Legislative Day hosted by our partner organization, Faith in Action. For more information and to get involved, please contact our area organizer, JaiGregory Clarke at (205) 482-1189 or jaigregory@fiaal.org
A number of churches are already planning on participating! Please be one of them!
Pulpit Announcement
| | Please be sure to check out the job openings within our Presbytery at the bottom of this page. | | Calling all Earth Care Congregations | | | |
Calling all Earth Care Congregations and other congregations not officially Earth Care but who do believe that part of our charge from God is to care for the earth in the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley! We want to get together! Could you please let Sue Westfall swestfall@pslpcusa.org know of your interest and/or your current involvement and I will set up a Zoom where we can all meet to share our experience and best practice and consult on what our joys and challenges are in this work.
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Healthy Boundaries Training
All ministers and ruling elders are required to participate in Healthy Boundary Training for the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley. Below is a link to a Jotform Registration Form. This registration form contains registration information as well as the link to the video (which is password protected) and the password. The video takes you to another link for you to watch the content.
After watching, It is very important to return to the Jotform, acknowledge your completion and SUBMIT the form. This will ensure the stated clerk receives notice that you have completed the training.
Thank you for participating in the required Healthy Boundaries training. Your comments on both the process and the content are welcome. Please reply to our Stated Clerk if you have any questions and/or wish to share your comments.
Registration and link to Healthy Boundary Training for the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley
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Prayer Concerns and Acknowledgements
Thank you for all the thoughts, prayers, calls, emails, cards, etc. over the past several weeks as I recover from heart bypass surgery. I am doing great. I am walking 30+ minutes in the neighborhood on pretty days and riding the stationary bike at the gym 40+ minutes on rainy, cold days. Recovery is very optimistic. No damage to the heart muscle. Biggest issue is doctors tell me I can’t play golf until early to mid-April. Janice and I are truly blessed.
Thanks,
Robert Hay
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Dallas County Long Term Recovery Group
This Presbytery has been involved with the Dallas County LTRG (Long Term Recovery Group) for the past year. The LTRG is working on Selma’s recovery from the January 2023 tornado which destroyed or damaged so much of Selma and Dallas County. So far, the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley has distributed over $31,000 to six cases in Selma. This money has been used to replace beds, tables, washing machines, dryers and roofing for the six different families impacted by the tornado. The funds for these cases came from contributions from the Presbyterian Disaster Fund, Independent Presbyterian Church, Southminster Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian-Wetumpka and Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church. Thank you to all the donors.
There is still plenty to do in Dallas County/Selma’s recovery. Other organizations, such as United Way, Mennonite Disaster Services, Lutheran Disaster Services, Gospel Tabernacle Church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, and the Edmundite Missions of the Catholic Church are some of the workers/contributors to Selma’s recovery.
This Presbytery can continue to help by providing funds to the Presbytery’s Perry/Dallas County Fund. Both churches and individuals may contribute to this fund. And, as the United Methodist case managers provide the cases, we can continue to help.
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Newsletters, Bulletins, News
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Reminders
Just a reminder that the Presbytery office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday's from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (4 PM on Friday). The staff works from home on Tuesday and Thursday's.
Please check with the office for availability before scheduling committee meetings.
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Sue Westfall
General Presbyter
swestfall@pslpcusa.org
Tammy Strickland
Presbytery Administrator
Assistant to the Stated Clerk
tstrickland@pslpcusa.org
Bookkeeping
accounting@pslpcusa.org
Jay Wilkins
Stated Clerk
statedclerk@pslpcusa.org
Linda Burrowes
Recording Clerk
lburrowes@pslpcusa.org
Jean Russell
Treasurer
jabrussell@gmail.com
Ralls Coston
Volunteer Mission Coordinator
rcoston@pslpcusa.org
Pat Goodman
Volunteer Nurture Coordinator
pgoodman@pslpcusa.org
James Ephraim
Volunteer Liaison for
African American Churches
jamesephraim61@gmail.com
| | | South Highland is currently looking for someone to join our team of Sextons, which perform janitorial and custodial tasks, among other duties. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, work 35-40 hours per week, some weekends and occasional nights till 8-9 p.m. Must have a good work ethic and love to serve! Great environment and congregation. Good pay and after 90 days, eligible for medical insurance, vacation pay and other benefits. A person that can do light maintenance is a plus. Please email Dina Glass or call 205-933-0790 if you would like to set up an interview. | |
Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church (MBPC) is currently seeking to fill the full-time position of Director of Youth and Christian Education.
MBPC is a gospel-driven church that views everything through the lens of the two great commandments - love God and love your neighbor. MBPC is dedicated to nurturing these Gospel values in the Mountain Brook community but is keen to remember its place in the greater Birmingham area. MBPC hosts a worship service that leans traditional. However, in the last three years, MBPC has sought to faithfully and artfully implement contemporary components into the service - especially its musical components which seem to hit all the right notes (pun intended!) of balancing the "oldies but goodies" with vibrant and joyful contemporary music. MBPC has been blessed with small, but steady growth in its congregation and worship services. As a result, more and more children are coming through the doors. As such, MBPC is seeking director of Youth and Christian Education who has the maturity, energy, and professionalism to help MBPC navigate its path towards growth without compromising its gospel values. Additionally, MBPC is seeking someone who can exemplify the joy of our faith and help steer our children in that joyful direction!
A full job description is attached. Additional information about our church can be found on our website at mbpcusa.org. If you, or anyone you know in your organization is interested in applying for the position, please email your resume directly to me at mroberts@mbpcusa.org. Or, you can visit this LINK on indeed to apply for the job.
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First Presbyterian Church - Alexander City is seeking pulpit supply until they can fill their pastoral vacancy. Their worship services are on Sundays at 11:00 for one hour. If you are interested, please call the church office at (256) 329-0524.
“If you are interested in applying for our pastoral vacancy, please visit the CLC. Our MDP is posted there for details.”
| First Presbyterian Church, Eufaula, is looking for pulpit supply in a transitional period. Please contact Sue Westfall, General Presbyter for details. 520.490.1261. | |
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL is in need of a Musician. If you or someone you know are interested in applying, please contact the church office at
(205) 322-0161 for more information.
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3603 Lorna Ridge Drive ~ Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-978-0320 ~ Fax: 205-978-0330
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