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Quick Notes Update for February 19, 2020
Have you checked the synod calendar to see what's happening? For more information on the events below, click on the
calendar link. Don't see your church's event listed - be sure to include the synod on your email and mailing lists by sending information to
rsmat@rca.org.
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SAVE THE DATES!
At the request of the RCA's Vision 2020 Team, the Regional Synod of the Mid-Atlantics and the Regional Synod of New York will be hosting
Trisha Taylor and Jim Herrington
(facilitators of the Vision 2020 Team)
to lead us in a workshop exploring emotional maturity for ourselves, our churches, and the RCA. Two dates and locations are being offered and both will be open to RCA members and clergy in either synod:
Registration is available at the links on the dates above.
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2020 Lay Recognition Dinner
Friday * March 27, 2020
The Imperia * 1714 Easton Avenue * Somerset, NJ 08873
Together We Are the Body of Christ
Click
here for the full flyer and registration information
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CROSSROADS WOMEN'S 35TH CONFERENCE
Save the Date: April 17-18 2020
GET READY FOR CROSSROADS XXXV
Date: April 17 - 18, 2020
Venue: Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Center, Long Beach Island, NJ
Dear CROSSROADS Family: Grace, mercy and peace!
It's almost time for CROSSROADS XXXV!
The women from the Regional Synod of the Mid-Atlantics have hosted this 1 ½-day retreat which offers fellowship, uplifting worship, stirring music, inspirational keynote speakers, workshops and prayer, all focused on a theme. Over the years, we have been blessed by the presence and participation of women from all 8 Regional Synods, as well as from other denominations and religious organizations. Most of you reading this email have been a part of this beautiful journey and we have been blessed together!
This year will be our 35th gathering, and with Jeremiah 29:4-14 as the foundation, we will be celebrating our position as beloved daughters of God, even as we grapple with the challenges of an uncertain future. We are in the process of finalizing speakers and workshop events, and hope to send Registration Packets by the week of February 16. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at (973) 844-0906 or via email at:
Sisters, if you have never attended before, please join us. And if you have, please come back (and bring another sister if you can) to continue sharing the blessings of a Crossroads Retreat.
Brothers in Christ: Thanks in advance for spreading the word to women in your network.
Yours in Christ,
CROSSROADS COMMITTEE:
EJ, Marie, Ruth, Tricia & Claudette
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT WARWICK
Retired RCA clergy and lay persons NOTE!
Warwick Youth Camp Cabins Painted:
Retired RCA clergy and lay persons recently painted all 16 rooms in our Warwick Center Youth Camp. Led by former NY and Mid-Atlantic Synods Volunteer Coordinator Rev. Paul Nulton, Rev. Gloria McCanna, Janie Koopmans, Joanne Fernandez, and Jack Tice painted the interior rooms of our youth camp Jan 18 to Feb. 14. In addition the rooms were washed, curtains cleaned, windows washed and repairs made. The rooms now look clean, fresh and inviting. Joanne Fernandez led the recruitment of retired RCA personnel. All had a great time staying and eating at the Warwick Center which accommodated the volunteers for free.
Paul is scheduled to return from the Philippines May 8 - 27 and August 7 - 27 for new painting projects. Doable projects for volunteers are prepared by Paul. In addition we need a good carpenter or two to help replace rotted wood from water damage, seal gutters better, and replace
back on buildings original ornamental items Paul has repaired. If you are willing to volunteer your time during these time periods please inform the Warwick Center or E-Mail Paul at pfnulton@gmail.com. Warwick Center provides room and meals.
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Delaware-Raritan Classis Training Event
Open to all Pastors, Elders, and Deacons of churches in the Delaware-Raritan Classis
February 22nd 9am-12pm
@ Three Bridges Reformed Church
470 Main St, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
You can REGISTER NOW
by calling Gina Molnar at Crossroads Fellowship Church 215-659-5207
Or
As the denomination wrestles with producing a 2020 report, this event is going to provide an opportunity for church leaders to come and share their thoughts, discuss their concerns and discern together. We will also be holding our annual elder and deacon classes as well. There are 4 workshops and you will be able to attend 3. Classis members will lead sessions on different topics to bring resources and allow for discussion.
Session Topics
The 3 proposed ways for future RCA organization (plenary session)
Elder and Deacon Training
How does this effect my congregation and how do I talk about it?
Biblical approaches
How to agree to disagree: Living together among our diversity
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To Whom It May Interest:
The Community Church of Glen Rock has an opening for a
permanent part-time Financial Administrator
beginning in late May. The position is four days per week, five hours per day for a total of 20 hours per week. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.
General Qualifications
Comfortable with word processing, database and financial software systems, Church Windows a plus
Familiar with financial matters
Exhibit people skills, patience, flexibility, confidentiality, and kindness
Interested applicants can send cover letter and resume to:
Rev. Terry O'Brien
Community Church of Glen Rock
354 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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Thursday February 20th, at 11am, we will be holding a rally for Melvin Herrera's family at RCHP.
We are deeply concerned that an intact family is being broken apart by draconian policies. This particular situation is every level of bad and sad.
*2 U.S. children with autism, benefitting from having their mother's full attention as Dad was very successful at work. Now--what will happen to their childhood and their opportunity for proper learning?.
*1 daughter from Honduras, recently arrived to join her family. Now--reunification lasted just a few short months, and she will be living here, in a difficult emotional and financial situation. Separation again part of her childhood.
*Financial stability for years--no need for public benefits--now, the complete destruction of the family income.
*The "Trust Directive" that is so highly touted in NJ was broken (as far as we are concerned) in that a routine traffic stop resulted in a call to ICE.
The term "Family Values" has often been a phrase that the political party in power currently has utilized. I hope and pray that 'family values' can be seen as essential in this scenario. Keeping a family together, or breaking a family apart, is the bottom line here.
Please call and invite:
Senator Booker
Senator Menendez
Congresswoman Watson-Coleman
Senator Bob Smith
Representative Danielson
Freeholders
...and all your friends who care about the sanctity of family and the importance of raising children in safety and without fear.
Peace, Pastor Seth
To donate to the Herrera Family go to http://www.direteam.org/#donate. You will be directed to a paypal for CNBCDC. that is the 501c3 under which we operate D.I.R.E.
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The Faithwalking Circle in NY/NJ
would like to invite you into a continued journey of spiritual transformation, as we work alongside one another, striving for the wholeness of Christ to live on mission with God.
What we do in Faithwalking is not a program, where we give you a few pointers for faith and life, and you go on your way. Faithwalking is a process where individuals discover, with the support and coaching within FW, what wholeness and mission look like for you in the places you live, work, and play. And as a process, it takes time, it takes learning (as well as unlearning and relearning), and it takes an openness to seek after God's own desires for you.
Personally, I've been blessed by FW for almost 7 years now. In nearly every learning experience I have with other faith-walkers, I discover something new about myself, about them, or about God that I didn't previously know or that I didn't want to acknowledge. And these learnings have challenged me to live more fully into who God has created me to be and to see God's work of mission differently. Who I am and how I show up and minister in this world (now and in the future), wouldn't be nearly as full without the process and the people of Faithwalking. I've greatly enjoyed and been blessed by accompanying so many others on their journeys of transformation and mission!
Want to get started and join in this journey?!
A Faithwalking 101 retreat is being held at Warwick Conference Center, April 17-19, 2020.
This extended retreat offers moments to reflect, to discern, to pray, to learn, to relax, to laugh, and to listen to God and one another.
Pastors, even though this retreat spans Friday evening through Sunday afternoon (meaning being away from Sunday morning worship), we highly encourage you to attend and for consistories to allow their pastor to attend without penalty, as this transformational learning process has been shown to help support and reshape those who lead congregations.
If you've taken part in a FW101 retreat before, we'd love for you to attend again, to continue to keep your transformation alive, while serving as a small group leader. Let me know if you would like to serve in this capacity!
Please pass this invitation along to others in your classis, in your congregation, in neighboring congregations (whether Reformed or not), and amongst your friends and family! Anyone is invited!
If you have any questions, email me at gnbtown@gmail.com
Until our journey brings us together again, in the near or distant future, the peace of Christ be with you.
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POSSIBLE HOUSING FOR CLERGY
May God continue to bless you and your ministry.
Rev. Myung Sun Han
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United Methodist Church at Demarest
Demarest, NJ 07627-2109
Pastor: Myung Sun Han
Tel: 201-768-4355
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The Christian Counseling Center,
Sponsored by the United Reformed Church
In Clifton, NJ
has openings for the positions of Christian Counselors
The applicants must have professional licenses issued in the stare of NJ as either LCSW or LPC
and skills in counseling on both faith and clinical issues.
For further questions or interest please contact either:
Chaplain Tim Dunn (201) 897-5388
Pastor Mike Webber (201) 365-1666.
Rev. Tim Dunn, LCADC, LCSW
Chaplain RRPH Southgate
Christian Health Care Center - Pastoral Care
Direct 201-897-5388| TDunn@chccnj.org
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WARWICK CONFERENCE CENTER
We've updated the
webpage on our site, visit today!
"Echoing God's desire for all people to be still and draw near, the Warwick Conference Center is a broadly inclusive place of welcome, hospitality, reflection, and retreat where all are invited to seek renewal, pursue personal and corporate growth, and have the opportunity to listen for God's voice."
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CONGREGATIONS IN OUR REGION SEEKING PASTORS
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FREE Online Learning Opportunities
Mediated Organizations:
Technology for your church ministry
We are setting up online seminars for the Fall season. Please let us know which topics are of interest to you. Seminars are usually held online using Zoom or GoToMeeting on Thursday evenings. Other times are available on request.
Consider having a custom training for your own church team or board! On-sites are possible with enough notice.
Let us know what you are interested in or if you have questions!
- Using Facebook
- Using Twitter
- Using free and low cost websites
- Using higher end paid websites
- Using podcasts
- Using mind mapping for planning and meetings
- Using visual thinking for planning and meetings
- Using online collaborative platforms for teams and organizations: basecamp, slack and more
- Using projection in your church ministry
- Using email newsletters: constant contact and mailchimp
Courses are taught by The Rev. Dr. Philip Bakelaar, , rsmat communications coordinator, pastor at Ocean Community Church in Manahawkin and adjunct professor in the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University.
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