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Spring is approaching quickly, and with it, our 902nd Stated Meeting. On Thursday, March 14, we will convene at Faith Presbyterian Church for a hybrid meeting of Presbytery, and we hope to enjoy your company.
Doors will open at 9:30 am for morning coffee and reception. We’ll get started at 10 and conclude with lunch together around noon. (have you ordered your meal?) The meeting itself will include a time for devotions as well as business, including several candidate examinations, commission updates, and a manual change.
As usual, a full docket and meeting papers will be available beforehand on our website, where you can register in advance. (Please register on Zoom, even if you plan to attend in-person)
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A great big THANK YOU to all clerks of session for completing the annual statistical report. 61 out of 63 churches entered their information by the deadline! That is a phenomenal accomplishment.
As you know, this data helps the national church understand membership and demographic trends. It also provides helpful insights to aid the presbytery in determining how best to support, challenge and equip our congregations. Stay tuned for a summary report, which I will send in early March.
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Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps | |
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It is with great excitement that the Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps are planning for three camps this summer:
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The Ihanktonwan Learning Camp will be held June 15– 22, 2024 on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.
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The Sisseton Learning camp will be held July 20-27, 2024 on the Lake Traverse reservation in Sisseton, SD.
- The Pejuhutazizi Family Learning Camp will be held July 27 – August 3, 2024 on the Upper Sioux Community in Granite Falls, MN.
Please go to our website baltimoredakotalearningcamps.org if you are not familiar with our program. Applications must be received by April 1, 2024 for this year’s camps. Please call 862-266-2240 if you have any questions. Wopila tanka (Thanks in Dakota),
- Bob Steppling, Chair, BDLC
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Everyone is invited to the first of six online discussions exploring the Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein, on Monday, April 8th, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
The inaugural session will provide an introduction and overview, and explore Chapter 1 with guest speaker Corey Henderson, a doctor of public health. His research is rooted in social and behavioral sciences with an emphasis on historical trauma’s influence on the health of African Americans. Dr. Henderson has a background in information technology, qualitative research, health policy, and public health. He believes that healing is possible for every human being that acknowledges injury. Inasmuch as healing is a process, it is a process to restore health—complete and holistic.
Registration is Open! Sponsored by the Presbytery of Baltimore Dismantling Racism Team and In the Loop Ministry Group. (Full participation in the program will meet the Dismantling Racism training requirement.)
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Annual Report & Personal Property Tax Returns
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Filing Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024
The State of Maryland encourages organizations to use their online Maryland Business Express portal to submit business filings this season. It offers an easy process to prepare, review, and submit filings directly to SDAT from a single system, for speed, while receiving immediate receipt confirmations for confidence. Historical data is automatically displayed to ensure accuracy.
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Maryland Business Express also offers online penalty payments so you can quickly submit past due filings and restore your good standing with the State of Maryland. If you have any questions, our star accountant Laura Mullen is happy to assist from the Presbytery office. | |
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Massanetta Springs Bible and Church Music Conference: July 21-27
2024 Registration is open! The early bird
deadline is March 25th. Register before then and get $40 off your registration! For more information about BCMC 2024, please visit https://massanettasprings.org/programs/bcmc
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Friday, March 8 – The Spire Series at First & Franklin Presbyterian Church presents a concert featuring Karen Slack, soprano and Mark Markham, piano. Mark is a Baltimore (Mt. Vernon) resident and was the longtime collaborator with the famed soprano Jessye Norman. Mark and Karen have crafted a program which pays tribute to Ms. Norman, but puts a uniquely Karen Slack spin on things. Tickets and more info | | |
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Friday, March 8 & 17– Jesus Christ Superstar presented by Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church. The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Facebook Event | | |
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March 8-10 & March 15-17 - The Secret Garden - Presented by Woods Memorial Church at 7:30 pm. This is a truly poignant and uplifting musical about love, hope, and finding one’s home. The story follows that of 12-year-old Mary Lennox, and her journey in finding her home - The Secret Garden. There will be incredible vocalists from the surrounding area, professional choreography, and beautiful lighting! Tickets are $15.00, doors open at 7 pm. Seats are limited. If you are having problems registering or if registration is full and you would like to be placed on the wait list please call Pam Ward at 443.261.3263 or email pward@woodschurch.org | | |
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Thursday, March 14 - Leprechaun Dinner - Come one, come all… Let’s get your Irish Jig on! You are invited to First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air's Leprechaun dinner, serving corned beef and cabbage! Join us from 6 to 8 pm! $10 per person or $30 per family! Facebook Event | | |
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May 4 - Soul Shop for Youth is a one day retreat that empowers youth to navigate a healthy faith-centered path in addressing desperation and suicide, for both themselves and others. Hosted by Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church. Registration and more info | |
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Associate for Missional and Community Engagement
The Presbytery of Baltimore seeks an individual to equip the Presbytery and congregations to missionally engage their local communities and become agents of reconciliation. Job description
Bridge Pastor
Govans Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time or full-time bridge pastor upon the departure of our current pastor, Rev. Tom Harris in February 2024. This is a 20-40 hours per week flexible schedule based on the needs of the congregation and staff. The pastor would preach for worship services on Sunday at 10:30 AM as well as serve as moderator to our session. The position would also require the pastor to moderate congregational-wide meetings, provide administrative leadership, support to our church committees, and liaison to the Govans Preschool and Senior Network of North Baltimore (SNNB) which operate on our campus. Full job description
Administrative Assistant
Harundale Presbyterian Church is a vibrant Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). We are looking for a positive person who will work closely with the Pastor and church volunteers to support the church’s ministries. The position is for twenty hours a week. For more information, please see this link. A cover letter and resume may be sent to office@harundalepc.org to the attention of Personnel.
Visit the Presbytery's website for additional employment listings.
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