January 5, 2023

Spring Lay School &

Commissioned Ruling Elder Training is

MARCH 10-11, 2023

at Presbyterian College

The registration fees for the Spring 2023 session:

Single: $280 Double: $160 Commuter: $75

The core courses are

Old Testament, Church History, Worship & Sacraments,

Polity; the elective course is John.

The registration Packet will be available in early February.

College Scholarships

Let youth and young adults in your churches know that the PC(USA) supports their formation and education through 2023–2024 scholarships. PC(USA) undergraduate and seminary students are eligible for $4000–$8000 from the Presbyterian Mission Agency through the Office of Financial Aid for Service.

Applications are open from now till May 15, 2023, for full-time students enrolling for the 2023–2024 academic year. For more information see our full-page advertisement in Presbyterians Today.

To apply in English, Spanish or Korean, follow the QR codes pictured or click links below.

Dear Friends,

This is a reminder that it is now time to enter your 2022 Statistical Report. The Statistical Report can be completed at (http://oga.pcusa.org/stats). Please remember, the program works best using one of the following web browsers: Firefox, Safari, or Chrome.

In addition, they have provided a link to Frequently Asked Questions: http://oga.pcusa.org/section/churchwide-ministries/stats/frequently-asked-questions/.

We urge you to complete your report by the FIRST of FEBRUARY

to avoid long waiting times when you log on.

THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR ENTERING STATISTICS

IS FEBRUARY 14, 2023.

User IDs and church passwords are the same as in previous years. Please email me or call me if you need log-on information for your church. If you are not the person who will be filling out this information, please send this email to the correct individual and let us know who is responsible now as well. Remember – we are always happy to help (Monday-Thursday) with any problems or concerns that you might have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you,

LeAnne White

Communications Coordinator / Assistant Office Administrator

Foothills Peer Ministry

Christian Educators Gathering

Next Gathering is

January 9

6pm Dinner

at the home of Joan Jones

Please RSVP by Friday, January 6 so that Joan will know how many to prepare for.

CRE Cohort

Next Gathering is

January 10, 12:30

at the Presbytery office

Bring your lunch

We will provide dessert

Music Ministry Leaders

Our next Zoom gathering

will be

Wednesday, January 11

at 9am by ZOOM.

Youth Leaders Roundtable

Thursday, February 2

12 noon

location TBD

THE PRESBYTERIAN PROMISE

AN $80,000 SCHOLARSHIP OVER 4 YEARS FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESBYTERIAN.

The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College (PC) to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are of members of Presbyterian churches will receive a scholarship for a minimum of $20,000 per year for up to four years—that’s an $80,000 commitment to you.

For more information and to apply visit our site: www.presby.edu/presbyterian-promise

APCE

2023 ANNUAL EVENT

January 25–28, 2023

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

A New Year of Presbyterian Women

The turning of the new year provides a perfect time to count our blessings and to consider support of the people, ministries and programs that bring light to our world. As we begin anew, make it your resolution to participate in and support the many ministries of Presbyterian Women!

Join a PW group!
Participate in a PW/Horizons Bible study or the 2023 Justice and Peace Book Discussion group online.
Subscribe to Horizons magazine.
Attend a regional gathering.
Volunteer for a leadership role.
Pray for and support PW’s ministries, including the Birthday Offering and Thank Offering.
Pray and share a least coin through the Fellowship of the Least Coin.
Keep PW connected by sharing this email with someone who might participate in PW.
And remember, PW's Annual Fund makes possible all PW ministries. There are many ways to support PW’s Annual Fund.
Give securely online at presbyterianwomen.org/give, and choose year-end giving. Become a PW sustainer by choosing "recurring giving" under the "gift type" tab.
Mail your gift to Presbyterian Women, PO Box 643652, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3652. Please indicate “Year-End Gift 2022” in the notes line of the check or on a separate note.
Contact Rhonda Martin, [email protected], to consider other ways to support PW (estate plans, endowments, gifts of stock).

The Manna Retreat

A weekend for young adults

January 27–29, 2023

Hosted by Montreat Conference Center

According to The Defining Decade by psychologist Meg Jay, “eighty percent of life’s most defining moments take place by age thirty-five.” Translation: being a young adult is hard. In an effort to support both young adults navigating the messiness of this time in their lives, as well as to support young adult ministries at the local church, we have created The Manna Retreat. The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a spark plug, if your spirit could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.

Click here for more information.

Registration Open!

Registration is now open!

Confirmation Retreat

Friday, March 24, 2023 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 26, 2023 10:00 AM
Fellowship Camp & Conference
457 Camp Fellowship Road Waterloo, SC, 29384

New book from Beth Templeton:

Available from the author, Amazon, Ingram, and other fine booksellers

2023-2024 YADD Program

Applications Due January 1

About the New Initiative…

Fellowship Camp and Conference Center is expanding its impact to more people in our community. We are proud to announce the formation of the Lake Campus program through a new strategic program initiative beginning in partnership with Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC). This strategic partnership between Fellowship and Presbyterian College will open avenues for interaction and bring new program opportunities that increase Fellowship’s reach and impact with new activity, programs, and resources at the Camp Fellowship location on Lake Greenwood. READ MORE

Calling all College-Aged Young Adults!

We want you to join us for the 2023 College Conference @ Montreat! Whether you have attended a conference before, or you are new to Montreat altogether, College Conference offers a place for everyone to experience the overwhelming love of God in new and exciting ways. Learn more HERE.

2024 Churchwide Gathering for Presbyterian Women

August 8 - 11, 2024

St. Louis, Missouri

NEW Workshop:

The Bible and Film

March 6 - 8, 2023

Led by: Dr. Samuel Adams, Professor of Old Testament

Multiple Ways of Teaching and Learning

Friday, March 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Led by: Dr. Lakisha Lockhart, Assistant Professor of Christian Ed

The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

Online Workshop

3-part series

Dates: Tuesdays, January 17 - 31, 2023, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Click here for a full list of upcoming Educational Opportunities

Click here to see additional

Available Jobs

postings on our

website.

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