Community Grants Orientation Next Week |
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It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: grant season! Once again, the Presbytery’s Commission on Reconciliation will award $25,000 to churches with plans for community outreach. It should be noted that applicants are required to attend an online orientation session to be eligible. Youth-focused programming is highly encouraged this year.
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More Community Engagement: Elder Training |
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This month’s Elder/Deacon Mastermind Group session will focus on Community Engagement featuring Rev. Tim Hughes Williams. We’ll meet online Thursday, April 20th at 7 pm. This is a group for any Elder or Deacon (whether currently serving or not) to discuss best practices, challenges, and ideas. It’s a great opportunity for fellowship and building relationships across the Presbytery. As a general rule, the Elder/Deacon Mastermind Group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 7-8 pm on Zoom. For complete information, visit our event webpage.
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The Clerk's Corner
Lease Template available for churches renting space. If your church is seeking to rent space for an event or to a long term tenant, or renew an existing lease agreement, a lease template has been prepared by the Presbytery's attorneys. It contains important provisions which should be included in all rental agreements but is also customizable for particular situations. Please contact Mary Gaut for a copy.
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Please remind your pastor and/or administrators of the next Legal Workshop Thursday, April 27th from 10-Noon – The session will be entirely online, with topics to be considered that include child protection policies and issues, insurance and liability including renters, and employment and personnel issues. Register in advance through the Presbytery website.
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Is your church gearing up for summer camps? According to Presbytery policy, background checks are required for anyone working with children. Do you have new employees or volunteers and need a background check on them? If so, the Presbytery offers background checks through Praesidium at reduced rates. Email Felicia Scott at fscott@baltimorepresbytery.org for information.
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2023 Ferguson Scholarships |
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The deadline for the Robert F. and Rosa M. Ferguson Student Scholarship Fund has been announced, and this year's applications are due by May 15th. The scholarship awards $5000 to a high school senior who will be attending an accredited college or university in the fall. Complete information and an application can be found here.
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Please save the date next month: Thursday, May 11th, for the Presbytery’s 899th Stated Meeting. It will be held online, via Zoom at 10 am. Visit our event webpage to register and for more information to follow.
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Thursday, April 13 – Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Conversation: What's in Your Water? - Join IPC for a virtual gathering exploring Chesapeake Bay environmental issues through the eyes of our Riverkeepers! They'll circle around the Chesapeake, hearing from river-keeping organizations about issues affecting our watersheds, and how you can get involved. Register
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April 19 – Food Truck Wednesday at Granite Presbyterian Church: Enjoy a variety of vendors for all appetites, from 4-7 pm. There will also be snow cones, live music, baked goods, and seating both indoors and out. (10637 Old Court Rd. Granite, MD 21163)
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Thursday, April 20 – Elder Training Mastermind Group at 7 pm. The topic for this month's session is Community Engagement with Rev. Tim Hughes Williams. This is an opportunity for any elder or Deacon (whether currently serving or not) to discuss best practices, challenges, and ideas. More information
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Saturday, April 22 – Prince of Peace will hold its Annual Used Book & Media Sale on two Saturdays, April 22 and 29, from 8 - 4 pm, rain or shine. Browse thousands of books from a wide variety of genres, all at bargain basement prices (mostly $1 or less)! Tons of kids' books, history, science, art, and more! On the 29th, there will also be a yard sale on church grounds. For a list of specific categories of books for each day, visit the Prince of Peace website. All proceeds support church mission projects. Questions? Contact the church office at (410) 695-0907.
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Saturday, April 22 – Peeps and Pizza Fair
at Second Presbyterian Church, in Smith Hall, 11 am - 12:30 pm. Team up with family and friends and create your own Bible story shoe box diorama using marshmallow Peeps.. bring your story, your supplies, and your creative ideas for a fun imaginative morning. Suggested stories and bibles will be available, and a pizza lunch will be served at noon. Contact Eric (eric@secondpresby.org) with any questions.
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Saturday, April 22 – Join Faith Presbyterian Church for EcoFest to celebrate their new green space. There will be live music, food trucks, a raffle, environmental resources, free books, trees and seeds, as well as art & nature activities for all ages. 12-3 pm (rain date 4/23, 2-4 pm) 5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, 21239. Facebook event - Download Flyer
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Tuesday, April 25-27 – Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Join online for the virtual conference, Swords into Plowshares: Achieving Enough for all and Pursuing Peace. The events seek to worship, educate, and advocate for the innovative and courageous policies needed to realize God’s promise. Register here. (Scholarships available)
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Thursday, April 27 – Legal Workshop: Baltimore Presbytery is hosting its second legal seminar for pastors and administrators, with attorney’s from Gallagher, Evelius and Jones, from 10 am - Noon, entirely online. Topics to be considered include: child protection policies and issues, insurance and liability including renters, and employment and personnel issues. More info and registration
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Sunday, April 30 – Granite Presbyterian Church is hosting CPR / AED Training with Baltimore County Fire & Medical Training, at Noon in the GPC social hall. The cost is $60 per person. Payment can be made by check to BCFMT on the day of the class. The class will provide the instruction you will need to perform life-saving CPR, and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators. First Aid/Stop-the-bleed are included. The event is open to everyone, but re-registration is required. Contact the church at granitepcoffice@gmail.com. |
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May 4-5 – THRIVE Seminars: The Board of Pensions Education team is pleased to announce that they have scheduled 7 THRIVE seminars (thinking retirement: identity vocation and economics) in 2023 around the nation. The first and closest is in Pittsburgh and the registration is now live. More information
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Wednesday, May 10 – Clergy Finding Resilience in Unimaginable Times featuring Dr. Robert Wicks, from 9:30 am to 2 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210. Visit the program website and registration form. Baltimore’s SLD Commission sent a donation to this event so the cost for clergy in the Baltimore Presbytery is covered! Feel free to call Nancy Getter at (443-977-0712) or email with any questions.
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Transitional Pastor / Head of Staff
Harundale Presbyterian Church in consultation with the Presbytery of Baltimore’s Commission on Ministry (COM) is seeking a Transitional Pastor for 2 to 3 years. This position ideally would be full-time, but we are open to discussing part-time options. Job description. For more info, contact Wes Garrett, IPNC Chair: wes_garrett@verizon.net or (410) 215-3399, or Sarah Clifford, Clerk of Session: sclifford1123@gmail.com or (410) 446-8158.
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Office and Communications Coordinator
First Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, MD (FPC) is seeking a part-time Office and Communications Coordinator. This person will be responsible for FPC’s office and communications activities including online media presence for the purpose of greater congregational engagement and connecting the community with the life and mission of FPC. Will coordinate with a wide variety of church committees, groups, and leaders. The Office and Communications Coordinator will report to the Pastor. More info here. Please submit resume, and references to office@firstpresbelair.org.
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Director of Youth Ministry
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, located in Severna Park, MD, is searching for a dynamic Director of Youth Ministry. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the PC(USA) and have a love for the church and youth. The primary responsibility is to direct, train and recruit a team of youth leadership and adult volunteers to serve the spiritual needs of young people (grades 6 -12) and their families by creating an environment where youth, their families, and their adult leaders can engage in life-long Christian growth and discipleship. The Director of Youth Ministry will plan for and provide for a robust program of Christian Formation for youth and their families. Send resumes to clerkofsession@woodschurch.org
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