COVID-19 and your community
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As questions and concerns surrounding Maryland’s vaccination progress dominate the news, most of us who know people included in its initial implementation phases are eager for answers. Although specifics for access across our state continue to take shape, there is some general information coming right out of Baltimore that is worth sharing widely. |
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Dr. Anthony Fauci joined the University of MD last Friday for an honest, open dialogue about faith, science, and trust. It was very informative, underscoring the importance of community education.
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A simple, brief explanation of how the vaccine works, and common myths dispelled.
Published by Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
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The eleven churches of the Susquehanna Ministry Group invite you to join them as they work together to feed 10,000 people on February 27th.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
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Those words from Jesus are the driving force behind the Susquehanna Parish event at Grove Presbyterian in Aberdeen, MD. Parish members will come together to package meals as part of the Rise Against Hunger (RAH) program. The cost to provide a meal for a person is only 35 cents per day.
After packaging, the Rise Against Hunger organization will ship the meals to a needy country to primarily be used as lunches for students attending their partner schools. Sometimes, this is the only meal these students receive each day. The goal of RAH is to wipe out worldwide hunger by the year 2030.
Because of COVID concerns, the packaging will occur in shifts of 1.5 hours each. Sanitizing will occur after each shift.
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During worship at the March Presbytery Gathering we will remember the Ruling and Teaching elders who died in 2020. Please send to Stated Clerk Mary Gaut the names of all Ruling Elders in your congregation who died last year for inclusion in the list to be read during the worship time.
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The Ruth Gosnell Education Fund |
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Need an interest-free loan for the 2021-2022 academic year to complete your college Junior, Senior or Graduate School studies? The Ruth Gosnell Education Fund, directed by the Springfield Presbyterian Church, provides interest-free loans for those full-time student categories. Regardless of religion, all applicants will receive impartial consideration; and repayment of the loan does not start until 6 months after graduation. Loan applications will be evaluated on academic performance, financial need, and a short essay. For more information, visit their website, Email, or all SPC at (410) 795-6152. Completed applications must be received by March 1, 2021.
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Statistical reporting season |
The due date of February 12th is approaching! Pastors and clerks of Session: Remember that your annual statistical report must be approved by your Session before submitting. Do not click “submit” until your session has approved the report.
Clerks of Session can access the reporting portal here. Be sure to click “accept” before moving to the next section to avoid losing the information you have entered.
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Coming soon: PWP Spring Gathering |
Every Spring Gathering of the Presbyterian Women in Presbytery of Baltimore (PWP) we memorialize the women who have died in the congregations the previous year (DoD 2020) church by church. Remember that all women members whether they belonged to a PW organization or not are included in this memorial. Please send the name of your church with a list of the women deceased in 2020 to the PWP by March 27, to Adrienne Knight.
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Restorative Mindset Training - This workshop offers tools for conflict prevention, resolution, and for building community. “A restorative mindset is characterized by a variety of qualities. Practitioners of restorative practices demonstrate empathy, hold themselves accountable, and honor conflict as a normal, potentially productive part of relationships. These and other qualities are elemental to restorative practices.” More information and registration
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Community Engagement Conversations - Center staff gather on Zoom to facilitate a conversation about your congregation’s efforts to engage with the local community. Bring success stories, frustrations, questions, or places you are stuck, and we will brainstorm together.
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Rise against Hunger - 11:00 - 4:00 pm at Grove Presbyterian Church: Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food to people in developing nations. For more information visit the website or contact event organizers Carroll Fitzgerald or Marlene Butler.
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Interim Pastor
Fallston Presbyterian Church seeks an individual to be responsible for moderating the Session and for providing pastoral leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, pre-kindergarten, mission service, stewardship, and fellowship. He/she will work with the Session, Deacons and Church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship, and mission. The Interim Pastor will support the congregation during the time between installed pastors. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership. Job Description
Church Ministry Coordinator
Second Presbyterian Church seeks an individual who will work collaboratively with the staff and councils to resource and support programming of the church and to bring ideas for future programming consistent with the church vision and mission to the clergy and lay leaders. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, detail oriented, organized, with strong communication skills, capable of working within systems and comfortable working in a Presbyterian (USA) environment. Job Description
Interim Pastor
First and Franklin is an historic, inclusive, and diverse congregation devoted to enriching our community through socially engaging and relevant preaching, service to others, a vibrant music and arts program shared with the community, and fellowship that increases our understanding of one another. Our mission is to make Baltimore a better community for everyone, and, all are welcome, all are seen, and all are loved just the way God made us all. Job Description
Part-Time Temporary Supply Pastor
Havenwood Presbyterian Church is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Supply Pastor. This is a 20-hour per week position with negotiable vacation, medical insurance, and pension benefits. Job Description
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The Presbytery offices are closed for visits or appointments until further notice, but staff and commissions continue to meet regularly online.
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