Quick Notes Update for February 8, 2021
The Synod of the Mid-Atlantics is currently seeking a layperson to serve on the RCA Commission on Judicial Business. As per the BCO, "legal training and experience shall be required of lay members". Those interested should contact Rev. Stephen Eckert, Stated Clerk of RSMAt, at rsmatclerk@gmail.com.
CLASSIS NEW BRUNSWICK

EXPANDED VANBUNSCHOOTEN READING HAS BEEN PREPARED TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUES OF SLAVERY PRESENT IN THE ORIGINAL BEQUEST.

MARIO VARGAS WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT AND URSULA CARGIL WAS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT AT THE JANUARY 30 STATED SESSION.

THE PEER SUPERVISION PROGRAM THAT HAS MINISTERS MEETING IN GROUPS OF 5-8 EACH MONTH FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND MUTUAL SUPPORT HAS ADDED A NEW EVENING SUPERVISION GROUP

OCEAN COMMUNITY CHURCH HAS BEEN POSTING PODCASTS AND VIDEO THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC.

AT THE LAST STATED SESSION DELEGATES GATHERED FOR AN OPENING TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AND LEARNING IN A GATHERTOWN EXPERIMENT.
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DELAWARE RARITAN

Delaware-Raritan ordained Yunna Kim in December (she’s working at the Chaplain Residency Program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in PA), and Ben (Benjamin) Martin in January (installed at Newtown Reformed Church where he’s been the student pastor)
PASSAIC VALLEY

TOM HENION ILLNESS
To Whom it May Concern,
I'm not sure if you are aware, but our Pastor, Tom Henion Jr., is experiencing a severe health crisis and we are reaching out to you as we are raising funds for the family's health expenses. He was admitted to the hospital on January 10, 2021 and it was found that his liver was not functioning, which necessitated a liver transplant. Praise God, he received his transplant last week and it appears to be functioning. He is not out of the woods yet, and still needs our prayers. I attached a flyer we put together in the event people would like to help the family either through prayer, making dinner or by donating to help alleviate some of his medical expenses. If you could see to its distribution throughout the RCA, we would appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
With great thanks and prayers that you all are staying healthy and safe,
Lori Koch, Montville Reformed Church Administrator
CAMP WARWICK SETS CAMP DATES

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The Reformed Church Center’s ongoing Understanding Theological Education in the RCA colloquies reflect on what theological education has been in the RCA and what it could be. There is no charge for attending this colloquy, but participants need to register by clicking here.

There will be one more program in this series during 2020-21:
TECHNOLOGY NOTES: USEFUL TOOLS WHILE WE ARE VIRTUAL

Here are some tools that you might want to consider working with to supplement your zoom skills!

GATHERTOWN: This platform looks like an old style nintendo game but allows people to be virtually present and move around on their own. As you get near others you can see and hear them, and when you move away you lose touch with them. It allows for more autonomy of movement than zoom (you can go where you want and talk with whom you want to talk on your own). We set up different workshop rooms where people could drop in and then leave when they wanted to. This might work well for some Sunday School type applications or youth group activities.

MURAL: This platform allows for a virtual whiteboard where you can post sticky notes, images, websites in a collaborative way. Many people can be signed in with a simple link and everyone can post notes and rearrange them. This has worked great for Bible study material and lessons, as well as increasing engagement and participation by others.

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NJ CONGREGATIONAL CENTER FOR CANCER CARE
We have created an online gathering of all of the newsletters of the program. Find help for those facing cancer.
CHURCH BASED MENTAL HEALTH NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE
We've created an online gathering of all of the newsletters the program has sent out during COVID. Very helpful insights to pass along to your congregations!
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