Information for ministers, educators, church administrators, clerks, and congregations | |
- Last Chance to Register for RE Communion Training
- PCUSA Stated Clerk to Visit Union Presbyterian Seminary March 31
- POJ World Mission Ministry Update
- POJ Mission Week in Guatemala
- World Day of Prayer is March 7
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- SDOP Sunday is March 16
- Eco-Palms Order Deadline
- James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage
- Church and Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
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Executive Director and Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) General Assembly, Rev. Jihyun Oh, will visit Union Presbyterian Seminary on March 31 at 3 p.m. for a presentation in the Early Center. The event will be live-streamed and include a time for questions and answers. Stay tuned for more details. | |
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The Presbyterian Church (USA) has announced a major shift and realignment of World Mission, with reductions of current mission co-workers from 79 to 45.
Cindy Corell is the mission co-worker related to the Presbytery of the James. In 2012, the presbytery worked with Presbyterian World Mission to create her position in Haiti and promised to fully support her initial term. The support of the Presbytery and its churches has continued, bringing us closer to God's work in this part of the world.
Cindy's position in the Dominican Republic and Haiti has concluded, and the Interim Unified Agency has offered her a stateside position. She is in a time of discernment. She covets your prayers.
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POJ Mission Week in Guatemala
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POJ's Earth Care Mission Week in Guatemala, taking place from July 14-21, offers participants the opportunity to plant trees, provide clean water, learn from Native Peoples, and explore environmental justice. Sponsored by the Presbytery of the James and CEDEPCA, a mission partner of the PC(USA), this immersive experience costs $1,120 plus airfare.
For more information, click below or contact Mary Jane Winter, POJ World Mission Ministry moderator.
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Did you know that more than 300 million palm fronds are harvested each year for U.S. consumption alone? By using eco-palms this Palm Sunday, your congregation can play an important role in protecting forests, local jobs, and sustainable livelihoods in the harvesting communities.
PC(USA) congregations joined thousands of Ecumenical houses of worship in ordering Eco-Palms for use in so many creative ways on Palm Sunday over the last few years. Working together, we do make a difference!
Supply chain issues are impacting all areas of our lives but the orders of these palms mean livelihood for harvesters, now, more than ever.
Learn more about eco-palms or place your order by clicking below.
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World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement celebrated in over 170 countries, led by Christian women who invite all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. Observed annually on the first Friday of March, this year’s event falls on March 7, 2025.
The theme, “I Made You Wonderful,” drawn from Psalm 139:14, was chosen by ecumenical Christian women of the Cook Islands, who also prepared the worship materials. The above artwork, "Wonderfully Made", was created by Tarani Napa and Tevairangi Napa, a mother-daughter artist team from the Cook Islands. On this day, let us reflect on being “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) by a loving Creator.
To learn more and for resources, click below, visit worlddayofprayer.net, or wdp-usa.org.
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Support and celebrate the POJ's Self-Development of People Ministry on March 16 and beyond! Learn more about our empowering work in Central Virginia by clicking below, and stay tuned for some local stories coming soon! | |
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The James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage is an ecumenical project of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to equip clergy and lay leaders for gun violence prevention education and action with their congregations.
Inspired by the late James Atwood, a Presbyterian pastor, avid hunter, and lifelong advocate for reasonable gun regulation, the Institute brings together faith-based activists, and regional and national experts to provide hands-on training, skills, and game-changing strategies.
We invite clergy, lay leaders, and community members from all denominations to join in this vital work. Attendees will leave with the skills and courage to create meaningful change in their communities and our nation, in the context of today's political environment. Scholarships are available.
This year’s keynote will be Reverend Sharon Risher.
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Overture Deadline, June Meeting
April 22
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Report Submission Deadline, June Meeting
May 13
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Agenda Time Requests Deadline, June Meeting
May 14
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POJ Office Closed
May 26, Memorial Day
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120th Stated Meeting
June 10
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POJ Office Closed
June 19, Junteenth
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POJ Mission Week in Guatemala
July 14-21
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Spanish Language Mindfulness-based Support Group for Cancer Patients, Survivors, & their Caregivers
March 20-April 17
Virtually Thursdays,
7-8:30 p.m.
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PC(USA) Stated Clerk Rev. Jihyun Oh to Visit Richmond
March 31, 3 p.m.
Union Presbyterian Seminary Early Center
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Easter Respite
April 21-25
Massanetta Springs
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Fun Day
April 27, 2-5 p.m.
Camp Hanover
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Family Camp
May 16-18
Camp Hanover
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Middle School Conferences
June 19-July 18
Massanetta Springs
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Summer Camp Staff, Part-time (Lay) - Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville, VA
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Covenant Pastor, Part-time (Clergy or CRE) - Providence Presbyterian Church, Powhatan
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Pastor/Head of Staff (Clergy) - Summit Presbyterian Church, Stafford, VA
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Director of Children and Youth Ministries (Clergy/Lay) - First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, FL
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Pastoral Director (Clergy/Lay) - Richmond Hill, Richmond, VA
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Director of Children's Ministry (Lay) - Salisbury Presbyterian Church, Midlothian, VA
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Bookkeeper, Part-time - Bon Air Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA
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Calls and Jobs in Nearby Presbyteries
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