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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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2024 Budget Approved with Modifications | |
The special meeting of the presbytery was held the evening of November 16 at Westminster Church in Richmond and via Zoom. Three recommendations from Mission Council were considered. Recommendations 1 (2024 budget) and 3 (strategic plan review task force) were approved with amendments. Recommendation 2 (plan for church and ministries development fund) was incorporated into recommendation 3. A summary reflecting the updated motions and vote results is available on the presbytery website. A recording of the meeting also is available. | |
Ring Is Next Guest on Presbytery Podcast | In the eighth episode of Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, get to know more about Leigh Anne Ring, POJ’s presbyter for relational care, a minister of the Word and sacrament, and a certified Christian educator. In this first of three episodes, learn how she was called to ministry and why relational care is so needed. | |
PC(USA) Introduces Advent Resource Webpage | Find a wide variety of devotional and worship resources for Advent on PC(USA)'s website. A new page links to devotionals created by UKirk, CEDEPCA, Presbyterians for Earth Care, d365.org, Global Language Resources, the Presbyterian Foundation, and Unbound: An Interactive Journal of Christian Social Justice. | |
Are You Attending the Inaugural Matthew 25 Summit? | |
On Martin Luther King Jr weekend, January 16-18, individuals and representatives of churches and mid-councils will gather in Atlanta to explore the Matthew 25 vision. Presented by the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the event will focus on three themes:
- Innovation: Deconstructing the New Ministry Frontier
- Engagement: Who is Doing What and Why and How?
- How Do We Challenge and Transform?
Registration costs $199 and includes two lunches, two dinners and conference materials. Scholarships are available. Find information about workshops, speakers, hotel block, and more at the link below.
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Good News From Our Congregations | |
Congratulations to Fairfield Church for paying off their mortgage. The congregation in Mechanicsville celebrated this accomplishment at a special worship and lunch on November 12. | |
Ampthill Church in Chesterfield kicked off a celebration of its 75th anniversary on November 10. Members and visitors gathered for a Night of History, complete with old church movies, photo albums, popcorn, and candy. | |
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Church & Community Events | | |
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Older Adult Ministry Courses
Early registration deadline December 8
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Hanover Christmas
December 8 & 9
Camp Hanover
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Christmas at Massanetta
December 9
Massanetta Springs
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Messiah Community Sing-Along
December 10, 3:00 p.m.
Bon Air Church
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Candlelight Carol Service
December 17, 5:00 p.m.
Grace Covenant Church
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Winter Camp
December 28-30
Camp Hanover
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Community Christmas Service
December 31, 11:00 a.m.
at Washington Street UMC with Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
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Matthew 25 Summit
January 16-18, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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Christian Education Conference
January 24-27, 2024
St. Louis, Missouri
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Confirmation Retreat
February 2-4, 2024
Massanetta Springs
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Confirmation Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
Camp Hanover
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
- Organ and piano accompanist, Bon Air Church (N Chesterfield)
- Business manager, Culpeper Church (Culpeper)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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