Join Us for the 903rd Stated Meeting

We are almost a week away from our next Stated Meeting of Presbytery, and there will be much to ponder and share at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 16th, starting at 10:30 am.

It will be a hybrid event, but we hope you will take the time to join us for a lively morning of discernment, devotions and fellowship amid Woods Memorial's flower-filled setting in Severna Park. A few notable items of interest include: commissioning the commissioners to the 226th General Assembly; election of 2024-25 Moderator and Vice-Moderator; an updated Enduring Witness policy, and the election of the Stated Clerk for another three year term.

Register today. If you have already registered, be sure to consider joining for lunch and further conversation. The menu is now available online here.

As usual, a docket and meeting papers will be posted on our website next week for advance reading. Until then, we look forward to seeing you!

A Joint Service and Covenant between Govans and Knox Presbyterian Churches

Reflections from Ruling Elder Charese Jordan-Moore

On April 28th, it was my honor to share the Word at the joint service with Knox Presbyterian Church's partner church Govans Presbyterian Church. On this occasion the churches joined in covenant relationship focused on our Matthew 25 commitment to Dismantling Structural Racism and Eradicating Systemic Poverty. Knox is a small 93 year-old Black congregation in the urban Oliver community in Baltimore and Govans is a larger, wealthier, predominantly white congregation, also located in Baltimore. The title of my sermon was Running With The Vision: A Covenant for Truth, Repair and Reconciliation. Without the first two, reconciliation is difficult. Pray for us as we run with the vision of Matthew 25.

• Read the Full Sermon
• View the Covenant Agreement

Dear Friends and Colleagues in Ministry,

As some of you will know from my email away message, I have been out on medical leave since early February. Since early 2020, I have been navigating life with a chronic set of symptoms that were finally diagnosed as ME/CFS in January of this year. The good news is that, with a lot of rest and activity modification, I am able to manage these symptoms. The bad news is that, because rest and activity modification are the best known treatments, my physicians have recommended that I not return to work. I am sad to say that I am leaving my position as the Strategic Associate for Leadership Development on Presbytery Staff. It has been an incredible pleasure and honor to work with and for all of you. I thank God for the relationships that I have formed and for all of the ways that the Presbytery community supports and challenges one another. Thank you for welcoming me both as a pastor in 2013 and as a staff member in 2020. I am truly grateful. Please do keep in touch! My email moving forward is jbarchi@gmail.com.

All the best,

Jennifer

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Last Call for Ferguson Scholarships

The Deadline for applications is May 15th

The Robert F & Rosa M. Ferguson Scholarship is a student scholarship fund that provides a $5,000 award of financial assistance to deserving high school students who wish to further their education at an accredited college or university. The application and more information can be found on our website.

Bible and Church Music Conference 2024

July 21 - 27 at Massanetta Springs: Registration is open! Come listen to leaders and speakers like Rev. Dr. Brian Blount and Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner.

For more information about BCMC 2024, please visit https://massanettasprings.org/programs/bcmc.

Youth Group Coordinator

The In the Loop (ITL) Ministry Group is seeking a part time (20 hours per month) Youth Group Coordinator to develop and lead one youth group program for youth in churches who are members of the ITL Ministry Group. The ITL Youth Group Coordinator will be able to build on a combined youth group between Knox and Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Churches that has been developing since last fall. If interested, please contact Kenny Walker, In the Loop Ministry Group Convener at intheloopchurches@gmail.com or kewice44knox@gmail.com. Full Job Description

Director of Music Ministry

Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church of Ellicott City, MD is seeking a uniquely qualified part-time Music Director with diverse musical skills and a vision of co-creating a vibrant music ministry integral to worship.  Successful candidate will possess piano/organ skills along with leadership ability to collaborate with our dynamic Pastor and welcoming congregation.  Interested applicants please respond with cover letter and resume to MusicDirectorSearch@mthebronpc.org. Full Job Description

Bookkeeper

Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time bookkeeper who is available May 1. The position is for up to 20 hours per month. This individual will work closely with the pastor, church treasurer, and finance team. A cover letter and resume should be sent to hrpc@hrpc.comcastbiz.net, attention: Barbara Jeffries. Full job description.

Visit the Presbytery's website for additional employment listings.