November 27, 2024 | Volume IX, Number 48

SPECIAL NOTICE: Executive Presbytery Tony De La Rosa will be out of the office November 30-December 5.

International Campus Ministries of the Triad

Parkway Presbyterian

Winston-Salem

First Presbyterian Burlington

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Visits Western NC

Representatives of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance recently visited western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Below is a link to the Presbyterian Mission Agency article about the visit, as well as some photos.

Sign Up for Peace & Justice Newsletter

The Peace and Justice Task Force invites you to sign up for their monthly newsletter addressing Peace and Justice issues and events. Click the link below to sign up.

Position Opening at New Hope Presbyterian Church - Lexington

New Hope Presbyterian Church in Lexington, NC is seeking a full-time solo Pastor. For more information, please contact one of our PNC members: Phil Styers styers@rtmc.net, Janet Edwards shreersaph1952@hotmail.com, or Elizabeth Shull shullelizabeth@hotmail.com. You can also find us in the PCUSA Church Leadership Connection (CLC), MDP ID 11773.

Position Opening at Unity Presbyterian Church - Woodleaf

Unity Presbyterian Church is seeking a full-time pastor. The person chosen would work with the church Session to provide programs that spread God’s word, support mission work in the community and the world, and provide pastoral care for member families including all age groups. For additional information, contact Pastor Nominating Committee members at:

bectwet@yahoo.com or mperrell@twc.com.

Position Opening at Bethel Presbyterian Church - McLeansville

Bethel Presbyterian Church is seeking a Transitional Minister or CRE.  Click HERE for more information.

Position Opening at New Creation Community Church - Greensboro

New Creation Community Church is seeking a part-time Pastor/CRE. Click HERE for more information and a job description

Position Opening at First Presbyterian Salisbury

Seeking accompanist/keyboardist for Life Center Worship Thursday evening rehearsal and Sunday Service at 8:30am. $50-75 per session. Knowledge of keyboard and Contemporary music required, along with being a participating music team member.

Blue Christmas Service - Shallowford

Are you or is someone you know having a hard time this holiday season? Join Shallowford Presbyterian Church for our Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 15. Being surrounded by holiday lights and laughter can bring up feelings of sadness, loneliness, grief, and longing. The Blue Christmas service is all about making space to acknowledge our tougher emotions, to honor loved ones we’ve lost, and to embrace the hope of Jesus. We hope you’ll join us Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 1200 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd., Lewisville

Massanetta Springs News and Events!

Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference 2025 is open! Advocate applications and group registrations are live. Learn more about leadership, dates, and more at https://massanettasprings.org/programs/msc

Confirmation Retreat at Massanetta Springs: Whether your congregation has one confirmand or a large group, we can all learn something from each other’s

church experience and faith journey! $165 per person, scholarships available. Learn more and register at https://massanettasprings.org/programs/confirmation

Ordination Anniversaries

Please pass along congratulations to the following who are celebrating anniversaries of their ordinations:

• Will Ackles ordained November 29, 1970
• Gordon Marshall ordained December 1, 1979 (45th in 2024)
• Cindy Higgins ordained December 5, 1982
• Timothy Bates ordained December 11, 2011
• Emily Wilson ordained December 16, 2006
• Lee Ellenwood ordained December 19, 1976