Discerning your Call?
The Church Leadership Connection (CLC) has been updated and renovated.
If you are a Minister, Educator, Youth Director, or Church Leader
(Call Seeker), CLC will help you with your search.
If you had a Personal Information Form (PIF) in the old system, it is no longer “matchable” in the new system.
You must log in to the new CLC, create an account and complete the new Personal Discernment Profile (PDP).
Additional resources, including a users guide, are available at https://oga.pcusa.org/section/clc/clc/clc-call-seekers/
Please call the Presbytery office if you have any questions at 864-288-5774.
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Foothills Presbytery is excited to partner with MHFA and provide training for pastors, educators, youth leaders, elders, deacons, and volunteers.
Register today for one of the upcoming MHFA training!
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Saturday, August 26
8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Pre-Registration Ends Monday!
Join others in our presbytery Saturday, August 26 at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church for this awesome event. S.T.E.P.S. provides opportunities for you to grow in your Christian faith through experiences of worship, learning, and fellowship. Some of the workshop topics at S.T.E.P.S. are: church safety and security, training for new and continuing church officers, earth care, engaging the aging, telling stories of local and national/international missions, wonder of worship, per capita, and a close look at Matthew 25. Believe it or not, this is not all the options available.
Go to the Charleston-Atlantic presbytery WEBSITE to register/download a brochure. Hope to see you August 26!
www.capresbytery.org/steps-2023
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2023-2025 Book of Order
The updated Book of Order is now available. You can order individual copies for $10 HERE or if you would like to participate in the presbytery's bulk order for a reduced price, please contact LeAnne White. The Presbytery has available copies for $8 - FP office pickup. (Available while limited supplies last.)
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Christian Educators Gathering
Next gathering is
Monday, August 14
at Cava
2123 Augusta Street Suite A
Greenville
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Validated Ministry
Pastor Gathering
Wednesday, August 16
11:30 am
at Westminster, Greenville
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
Next Gathering is at the
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at Fourth
September 7
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Music Ministry Leaders
Gathering
Wednesday, September 13
by ZOOM
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Resources we have found challenging & inspirational:
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FORT HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
The Pansy Duke Scholarship
2023 Award - $1,500
Administered by Fort Hill Presbyterian Church
Clemson, South Carolina
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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FERNCLIFF MISSION TRIP
SEPTEMBER 9-16 2023
REGISTER TODAY!
NEW Full Flyer with QR Code
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SC5 School of Theology
Classes will be held on
Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28
at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.
The fall course offerings are:
New Testament Survey (Core Course): Rev. Dr. Bob Bryant
Preaching (Core Course): Rev. Dr. Ella Busby
Pastoral Care (Core Course): Rev. Loyd Melton, Ph.D.
Reformed Theology (Core Course): Rev. Richard Burnett, Ph.D.
Christian Education (elective course): Rev. Tom Malone
Registration will be open the week of August 14th.
Classes are for
- Ruling Elders and other Church Leaders interested in learning more.
- Ruling Elders interested in being commissioned to serve and lead in congregations.
- Faith Formation Leaders interested in better equipping themselves to teach.
For more information, please contact Susan Oldham, Art Williams, or Robin Morris.
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The Medical Benevolence Foundation is a Christ-centered organization founded in 1963 to work alongside the Presbyterian Church to transform lives by building sustainable healthcare ministries in developing countries. Through long-term partnerships, MBF equips the indigenous church with tools and resources that allow them to meet the health care needs of their community and share the Gospel.
Read More HERE
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Gather with us in Grosse Ile (a suburb of Detroit) for a day and a half of workshops, worship, warm fellowship, and good food. Through the theme Walking in New Shoes, we will explore trying new things, including ways to continue our service to God and our local and global community.
Learn more and register
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When Faith Hurts: Empowering the Faith Community to Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse & Sexual Assault
A conference for members of faith communities and community partners
October 10-12, 2023
The Julie Valentine Center is pleased to invite you to attend When Faith Hurts. We are excited to bring Victor Vieth, the Chief Program Officer for the Zero Abuse Project, to Greenville to conduct the training.
This training will prepare attendees to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. We will discuss the prevalence of child abuse, the impact of abuse on spirituality, the interest offenders have in churches and faith-based camps and schools, and will offer suggestions for working to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The training will also discuss ideal child protection policies for a faith based institution, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation.
READ MORE
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Montreat Wee Kirk Conference
October 16-18, 2023
The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.
Learn More Here
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY
Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts
Sunday, August 20, 7-8 p.m. on Zoom
During 2023-24, Presbyterian Women across the PCUSA will be delving into stories of sacred encounters found in the biblical books of Luke and Acts. Throughout the year, the Rev. Lib McGregor Simmons will be offering a Zoom pre-study of the themes, characters, geographic locations, and audiences found in each session. The study is open to all—both women and men. If you are slated to lead your circle Bible study, you will find this pre-study especially helpful in your preparation.
The one-hour session will take place on the THIRD SUNDAY of each month from 7-8 p.m. (with the exception of October when the class will meet on October 29). The session on LESSON ONE-Elizabeth’s Sacred Encounter will occur on Sunday, August 20 and will be recorded for those unable to attend.
Email libmcgregorsimmons@gmail.com to receive your Zoom link for the class.
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Summer 2023 digital edition
of Horizons now available!
Holistic Health
About This Issue: For many years, the term “holistic health” made me think of herbal teas, yoga and a rejection of western medicine . . . in a not exactly positive way. When a loved one suggested I treat my migraine with lavender oil and a day of embracing the pain and noticing whether it had jagged, irregular edges or a rounded perimeter, I felt completely misunderstood.
There was work to be done, children to take to school, dogs who noisily reminded me they wanted to go outside. Obviously, the only the thing that would work was a pill and the perfect dose of caffeine. Read More
Access your digital Horizons magazine HERE.
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Special Offering:
Peace and Global Witness
Have you received your Peace and Global Witness Leader’s Guide?
If not, call 800-728-7228, ext 5047 or go here This year’s theme is You Are With Me (Psalm 23).
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Presbyterian College is excited to offer a new program focused on fundraising, philanthropy, stewardship, and other giving initiatives for congregations and other faith-related organizations. PC is proud to partner with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University) to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). This unique partnership enables this outstanding course to be offered in the southeast region. The executive certificate program provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, organizational, and philanthropic practices unique to religious institutions. These practices in turn enable donors motivated by spiritual and religious values to experience the joy of generous giving.
More details and Registration: https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/lake-institute/
Program Dates: September 18-20, 2023 (3 hour online component afterwards)
Location: Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA
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October 19
at Fourth Presbyterian Church
9 am - 3 pm
Cost is $5, lunch included
Presented by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program
Sponsored by Foothills Presbytery
Click HERE for more information
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Elder Training
29 participants gathered for our recent Elder Refresh workshop at Inman church. The workshop, led by Rev. Dr. Tom Malone, for newly ordained Elders and those who have previously served, focused on the four areas on which our Book of Order requires each new officer to be examined:
1) Personal Faith
2) Reformed Doctrines and Beliefs
3) Presbyterian Polity
4) Duties of the Office of Elder or Deacon
Did you miss it?
We are planning another so SAVE THE DATE:
November 18
More details coming!
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Save the Date!
COM,
CPM,
PJC, PDA
Retreat
will be
February 23 & 24
2024
Details coming.
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Please mark your calendars for February 29 - March 4, 2024, and look for more details by email and on our website. | |
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
to offer Computer/Media Literacy training.
If you don't have a Facebook page or an email account, or if you want to learn how to use Canva to produce flyers and such, there's an app for that: Me. Bring a charged laptop or tablet, or your mobile phone. (First Saturday of every month at 11)
Bethesda Presbyterian Church, USA, will offer basic computer and media literacy training workshops on the first Saturday of every month, beginning in April. This workshop is for people wanting basic knowledge about such popular programs as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and working with Google docs.
READ MORE
Contact: Kim Smith Ph.D., drksmith1960@yahoo.com, 704-953-3290
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Grants offered through the Presbyterian Mission Agency:
Grants and Scholarships
As part of our mission, we have several grant and scholarship programs that assist people, organizations and congregations. View these opportunities and more HERE!
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Pathways Online Courses
UPCOMING Polity and Administration
Tuesdays, August 29- October 17, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
UPCOMING Biblical Interpretation
Thursday, September 14-October 19, 2023
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
To view a FULL list of upcoming opportunities, visit:
https://www.upsem.edu/upcoming-continuing-education/
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Click here to see additional
Available Jobs
on our website.
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events |
2023
August
14 Coordinating Council meeting, Christian Educators gathering and Examinations Commission meeting
16 Validated Ministers luncheon
19 REC meeting
22 Board of Pensions Luncheon
24 Committee on Preparation for Ministry meeting
26 PYC Planning Retreat
28 Under 100 Church Lunch and Antiracism Ministry Team meeting
30 FP Staff meeting
31 Mental Health First Aid Training
Foothills Presbytery Calendar
2023 Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
November 14, 2023
10:00 am - 2:30 pm Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting #124
Location TBA
2024 Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
February 20, 2024
May 18, 2024
August 3, 2024 (Virtual)
November 12, 2024
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