Foothills Presbytery News
December 9, 2024
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The Foothills Presbytery offices will be
closed on December 10-11 for staff development. We will be open for regular office hours on
Thursday, December 12.
(We will be open for regular office hours today, December 9.)
The office will be closed for the Christmas holidays, December 23 through January 2.
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CSM Mission & Outreach News
During 2025, the Mission and Outreach team of the Foothills Presbytery Committee on Shared Ministry will highlight partner ministries and mission opportunities every month. Each month's newsletter will include ways to engage in the featured ministry on the calendar to the left.
December Mission Newsletter
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Christian Educators Gathering
Our next gathering is in
December for dinner.
Date & Location TBD
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Music Ministry Leaders
Our next gathering is 9 am,
Wednesday, Jan 8 by Zoom.
(No meeting in Dec)
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
The next gathering will be Thursday,
Feb 6 at 10:00 am. Location TBD.
(No meeting in January.)
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Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is known as a connectional church. In the PC(USA), being connectional reflects a distinctive feature of our governance and ecclesial identity. This concept is rooted in the shared life and mutual accountability across the various councils of the church — sessions, presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly.
Read More
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Statistics Update
We anticipate that the statistics entry option will open for churches beginning
Thursday, January 2, 2025.
(Note: This is a little later than in the past.)
LeAnne will email churches specific login instructions closer to this date.
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Foothills Presbytery encourages you to remember the hungry in your communities as we prepare for the 2024 Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
A simple way to do this is to set aside a nickel or dime for every meal eaten during your time of reflection (a week, two weeks, for example). Children are encouraged to participate. Funds can be brought to your local church and then sent to Foothills Presbytery office by December 13. In 2023, 16 local missions feeding the hungry received $600 each.
If you have questions, contact April Swanson, email: AprilJoy158@gmail.com.
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Officer Training Workshop
Sat, Jan 18, 10 - 3 pm
at Fountain Inn Church
Led by the Rev. Tom Malone, $10 each
For newly ordained Elders and those who have previously served.
The focus will be 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
Information & Registration
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Sermon in my Pocket
February 1, 2025
at the Foothills Presbytery office
| This workshop is designed to equip you for writing and preparing to preach or teach a sermon in six manageable steps. As Ruling Elders, we have the responsibility (and privilege) to “provide for the church’s worship and encourage the people’s participation.” | |
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Montreat Status Update
11/15/2024
Greetings from Montreat! Seven weeks since Hurricane Helene, we continue to have much of interest to report. Signs of slow-but-steady progress continue to define our days in Montreat.
Read More HERE
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The Clergy Collective - Online, October - May
For any ministers from any denomination interested in sharpening as leaders through a stimulating Seminar and implementation coaching group. We meet once a month during the academic year.
- Seminars: Monthly, 75-minutes, October–May, online only, instructor-led
- Coaching Groups: Monthly, 90-minutes, September–May, online or in-person options, small group with a coach
Learn more.
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Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation
Please join Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful study!
Fourth Sundays: Dec. 22nd, Jan. 26th, Feb. 23rd, Mar. 23rd, Apr. 28th, May 26th
7:00 pm Eastern- The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Click HERE for information & Zoom
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Giving it our all this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — this year on Dec. 3 — a day when people across the world unite to make a difference.
Through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog, each item — from sustainable farming inputs to providing communities with clean water — brings hope to communities in need. Learn More:
https://presbyteriangifts.pcusa.org/
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Pansy Duke Scholarship
The Scholarship has been established by Ms. Pansy E. Duke, a longtime and faithful member of the Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, Clemson, South Carolina. The Scholarship is awarded annually to qualified individuals based on leadership, academic excellence, and the commitment to explore means to attain a life of faith-based servant leadership. Application and Information
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The Manna Retreat
A weekend for young adults
January 24–26, 2025
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.
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Women of the Church Day
at the Lake!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost is $10 to offset the cost of lunch
Clemson Outdoor Lab & Retreat Center
415 Charlie White Trail
Pendleton, SC 29670
REGISTER HERE
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2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
The 2025 Presbyterian Youth Trienniumwill take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville.
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Click here
to see Available
Jobs on our website.
Children’s Ministry Director at Central Presbyterian Church
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
2024
December
9 FP office open - regular hours
10-11 FP Staff Development - office closed
16 Think Tank meeting
17 Stewardship Subcommittee meeting
19 Committee on Preparation for Ministry Committee meeting
Dec 23- Jan 2 Foothills Office will be closed for the holidays.
Foothills Presbytery Featured Events
Foothills Presbytery Calendar
Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
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February 18, 2025, at Eleos/Lead Collective
- May 17, 2025, at Westminister Greenville
- November 11, 2025, location TBA
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