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Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
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Task Force Formed, Begins Work | |
We are grateful to the ten people who have agreed to serve on a task force to review the strategic plan and the use of certain presbytery reserve funds, as approved at the called presbytery meeting November 16. Please keep this group in your prayers as they begin their work. Their first gathering was on Monday, December 11. | |
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Gordon Mapes
TE, Chester
Mike Watson
TE, Fairfield
Barbara Crump
RE, Gayton Kirk
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Tom Coye
TE, Milden
Jen Rowe
RE, Fredericksburg
Amy Starr Redwine
TE, First, Richmond
Shelly Barrick Parsons
TE, Hebron
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Rod Young
RE, First United
Calvin Sydnor
TE, Grace Covenant
David Thomen
RE, Summitt
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Wrap Up to Podcast Episodes with Ring | |
In the final segment getting to know Leigh Anne Ring, she and Flo Barbee-Watkins talk about maintaining healthy boundaries, the challenges of figuring out how to be the church today, the importance of talking about death and grief, and living into the three-presbyter staffing model. | |
This is the final episode for 2023. Watch for information about the next season coming in 2024. | |
Spend MLK Day Honoring Victims of Gun Violence | |
Join in honoring the memory and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr and Virginians killed by gun violence on Monday, January 15. The Virginia Center for Public Safety hosts a vigil at the Virginia State Capitol Bell Tower at 2 p.m., followed by advocacy meetings with Virginia General Assembly members from 3 to 5 p.m. The Justice and Advocacy Ministry of Presbytery of the James invites you to join them at these events.
Meet at Second Presbyterian, 5 N. 5th St, at 1:30 p.m. to walk to the Capitol. Those who live in the Charlottesville area are invited to join a bus organized by the Charlottesville Coalition for Gun Violence Prevention. Learn about parking at Second and reserving a seat on the bus on the presbytery's website.
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Learn How to Respond to Youth Mental Health Needs | Camp Hanover invites church staff and volunteers who work with youth to a free two-day training on mental health first aid. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. The class is taught by the Hanover County Behavioral Health Wellness Team at Camp Hanover on Tuesday, January 30, and Thursday, February 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. | |
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Candlelight Carol Service
Grace Covenant Church in Richmond will hold their 92nd annual candlelight carol service on December 17 at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a service of lessons and carols led by the chancel choir, handbell choir, junior choir, and soloists of Grace Covenant. Childcare provided. Reception to follow.
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New Year's Eve Service
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is collaborating with three United Methodist Churches for a community Christmas service on December 31 at 11:00 a.m. The service will conclude with the Lord's Supper. Washington Street UMC, host of the event, is located at 22 East Washington Street in Petersburg. For more information, call (804) 748-5743.
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Registration Open for Vitality Workshop | Explore what it means to have vitality as a church. Learn what you can do today to continue to bring in the Kingdom of God. Church members and church professionals are invited to enjoy exciting presentations, lively discussions, and life-giving fellowship. The workshop will be held at First United Church, 3401 North Ave, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3. Share this opportunity with your congregation. | |
Join the Conversation in Our Facebook Group | |
Ask and answer questions from our community of church leaders through POJ's private Facebook group. | | |
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117th Meeting
June 18, 2024
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: April 23, noon
Packet online: June 4
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118th Meeting
October 19, 2024
Invitation needed
Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.
Overture deadline: Aug. 22, noon
Packet online: Oct. 3
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Church & Community Events | | |
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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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Mental Health First Aid for Youth
January 30 & February 2, 2024
Camp Hanover
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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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NEXT Church National Gathering
April 8-11, 2024
Falls Church Presbyterian Church
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Clergy Couple Retreat
July 29-August 1
Massanetta Springs
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Scotland Trip
September 13-23, 2024
With Three Chopt Church
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Learn about church employment opportunities or submit an opportunity to POJ's calls and jobs board. | |
- Part time installed minister, Waddell Memorial Church (Rapidan)
- Installed minister, Amelia Church (Amelia)
- Solo pastor, Ashland Church (Ashland)
- Co-finance and operations manager, Salisbury Church (Midlothian)
- Business manager, Culpeper Church (Culpeper)
- Youth director, the Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
- Director of music, Tuckahoe Church (Richmond)
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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