Coronavirus Resources
for Congregations
Currently, the world is dealing with the threat of Covid 19, a coronavirus that has the potential to spread into a global pandemic. Just as threatening is the contagion of fear.
How is your congregation responding? Please let
Erin Cox-Holmes or
Michael Wilson know about any response or changes you’re launching in your ministry.
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Beware of Fake Requests from Email Scammers
A favorite trick of email scammers is to send out a fake email that seems to come from someone you know and trust. The emails may say the person is on a trip and has had their money and documents stolen, and asking for help. They may say they are soliciting money or gift cards for a good cause.
Beware of these emails.
Forward it to the person who is mentioned in the email.
And then delete it.
In the past few weeks, you might have gotten such an email saying it is from Erin Cox-Holmes, Executive Presbyter, or Allision Beaulieu, Presbytery Moderator. Many pastors in our presbytery are also victims of this scam of sending emails in their name.
Steps to follow:
(Thanks to Don Hackett, Pastor at Centre Presbyterian Church, for these suggestions)
- Never send anything of value in response to any email or text request for money or gift cards.
- If the person mentioned is ever in trouble, they will contact someone for assistance directly, not send a general email.
- Let the person know you’ve received the email.
What is happening is called “Spoofing.” The emails are sent from a fake email address that the person cannot access. They have not been hacked and cannot stop the emails.
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Church on the Corner Survey
A Message from PC(USA) Research Services
Last week congregations for whom we have emails began receiving invitations to participate in a short new “Church on the Corner” survey about their mission involvement and mission interests. Summaries of responses will go to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) World Mission and other PC(USA) ministries and will help these ministries tailor their programs for these congregations.
The email invitations went to a mix of church email addresses, clerk of session email addresses, and pastor email addresses. According to our web survey software, the survey takes about six minutes to complete.
I wanted to let you know about our outreach to your congregations and ask you if you might help us remind congregational staff and other congregational leaders about this opportunity. With that in mind, I am going to attach a Church on the Corner logo and embed a link to the survey here:
The participation of every congregation in the survey is critical for strengthening mission partnership among congregations, presbyteries, and PC(USA) national ministries.
I appreciate support from you and your congregations during what I know is a busy time, with Lent, public health concerns, and so on.
Perry Chang, PhD
Research Analyst
Research Services
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation
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Seniors by the Wayside!
Wednesday
March 11
Noon
Wayside Presbyterian Church
600 Stony Battery Rd
Landisville
In March we invite another safety professional - officer William Watt from the East Hempfield Police K9 Unit will brief us on the work he does with his partner, K9 Tundra, in tracking, narcotics detection and other searches.
Officer Watt, an 18 year veteran of the department, is handling his second K9 for the Department. Tundra, a 3 1⁄2 year old Belgian Malinois, is trained and certi- fied in utility, aggression, building searches, tracking and narcotics detection.
Our Senior group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon over a brown bag lunch (we provide the beverages) in Wayside’s church Atrium to hear invited speakers on various topics.
While we focus on the interest of senior adults, we have no age limit and persons of all ages are welcome at these meetings!
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The Path Between Us Conference
Enneagram and Healthy Relationships with Suzanne Stabile
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal, relational and spiritual growth. Stabile will lead participants through the nine Enneagram types and explore how each number behaves and interacts relationally.
March 27: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
March 28: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch included)
Forest Hills Mennonite Church
100 Quarry Rd.
Leola, PA 17540
More information and tickets
HERE
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The Spotlight Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Berwyn, PA) continues on Saturday, April 4th at 7pm with three Country Music #1 hit-makers. Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Craig Bickhardt (“In Between Dances”-Pam Tillis) and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees Thom Schuyler (“Love Will Turn You Around”-Kenny Rogers) and Tony Arata (“The Dance”-Garth Brooks) unite with drummer Tommy Geddes. Join us in the sanctuary for great music and stories.
All are welcome to this free-will concert.
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The Brilliance in Concert
Come enjoy an evening with The Brilliance along with string, wind, and brass instrumentalists in Westminster's beautiful sanctuary.
April 17, 2010
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:30pm - Show
Westminster Presbyterian Church
10 West Pleasant Grove Road
West Chester, PA 19382
The Brilliance’s acoustic-electric, symphonic-pop songs invite you to step outside yourself; to see the world through the eyes of the other, the stranger, and those you may consider your enemy. The band is comprised of songwriter David Gungor and composer John Arndt, who crafted the new album in collaboration with Biola University Orchestra and Chorus.
Early Bird pricing is still available with this code!
PRESBY
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Future Church Symposium
Saturday, April 18, 2020
9:00am-4:00pm
2434 Wilmington Rd. New Castle, PA 16105
$35 (Including Lunch)
for registration and more info
here
Pastor Jordan Rimmer and Northminster Church in New Castle, PA will host the second annual Future Church Symposium.
Author and church strategist Reggie McNeal will spend the day talking about where the world is going and how to be a church that is ready for the future. Throughout the day there will also be time for question and answer. The Symposium will be 9am-4pm and is $35 including lunch. Reggie will also be preaching at Northminster the next day.
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Financial Peace University (FPU)
Sundays
9-week class: April 19 - June 14
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Presbyterian Church
500 E Roseville Rd
Lancaster, PA
Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster PA is coordinating
Financial Peace University
(FPU), a course that is nine-lessons designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. Nearly 6 million people who have used Financial Peace University to pay off debt, save and invest in the future.
Investment: Time & $99 for member workbook and 1 yr membership with access to online tools to build on the journey.
The class is open to both Highland members and the outside community.
Each class is set up with first showing a Ramsey video, then tools and discussion on the topic.
Feel free to check out Dave Ramsey’s website for more information on his plan.
Contact Liz Hagg, Cell/Text 717-875-4534
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SAVE THE DATE!
Stewardship
Kaleidoscope
Real Tools for Real Ministry
September 21-23, 2020
Cincinnati, OH
The annual Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference offers education, worship experiences and amazing opportunities for growth in stewardship and generosity.
Keynote speakers this year will include:
- Bob Sitze – author of Stewardshift: An Economia for Congregational Change
- Denise Anderson – Coordinator for Racial and Intercultural Justice, Presbyterian Mission Agency
- Jon Wolf - Pastor of Digital Engagement & Faith Formation, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Overland Park, KS.
We will have over 40 workshops providing the resources you need to address change in stewardship.
Registration opens March 1
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Walk in the footsteps of Jesus
with 10 days in the Holy Land!
Holy Land Pilgrimage
November 5 - 16, 2020
Led by Rev. Dr. Robert & Dorothy Larson
Join the Larsons on an all-inclusive Holy Land pilgrimage to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Galilee & more!
Cost includes transportation from Lancaster, hotels, entrance fees, daily buffet breakfast/dinners, tips and more!
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Directorship Position
Central Presbyterian Church
100 West Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
Central Presbyterian Church in Donwingtown is seeking a director for a nonprofit preschool. Part-time employment with flexibility in scheduling is required. CPC is seeking a person with strong skills working with children ages 3 to 5 years and parents; along with networking with other preschools. Organizational and leadership skills are a must. The desire to have all children be successful and a “can do” attitude are sought qualities. A minimum of a 2-year college degree and experience working with children.
Forward resume to John Warren at Central Presbyterian (address above) or
[email protected]
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Temporary Administrator Position
Central Presbyterian Church
100 West Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
Central Presbyterian Church is seeking a temporary office administrator (likely 2-8 weeks).
Responsibilities include warmly welcoming those who enter the church during the week, formatting and printing of bulletins, answering phones and emails in the church office, coordinating with ministry leaders and office volunteers, and supporting the work of the pastors.
Must be proficient with the Office 365 Suite (Word, One Drive, SharePoint), experience in a church office a plus. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday from 8:30am-2pm. Compensation is $18/hr. Please email a resume or questions to
[email protected]
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