Training, professional development, continuing education… no matter the name, the result is tools to create a positive impact in your life and in organizations where you serve. Presbytery of the James is excited to offer these opportunities for 2024. Most are open to anyone. Save…
Seven congregations in Presbytery of the James have been certified as Earth Care Congregations by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program for 2024. The Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till…
Originally published in the 2024 SDOP Sunday Resource and Yearbook, page 14 Teens from Sussex County, Virginia, are excited to have a chance to work with the Presbytery of the James Self-Development of People (SDOP) Committee to help youth in their community gain leadership skills…
Easter Greetings to the Presbytery of the James! As we prepare to join our voices with Christians throughout the world and throughout time echoing the words, “Jesus Christ is risen…He is risen indeed”, may our alleluias reverberate throughout our communities. May our witness to the…
Thank you. Goodbye. Welcome. Forrest Gump may have thought life was like a box off chocolates, but right now I think life is more like a ship at sea. Sometimes we have fair winds and following seas; at other times stormy weather. At all times…
Presbyterian polity requires clerks to maintain minutes of stated and called session meetings as well as congregational meetings. These records shall be submitted annually to the church’s presbytery for review. Review and feedback helps clerks and church leaders to better carry out their functions. Session…
Healthy and vital ministries rely on trust and mutual support to create spaces of welcome and safety for all. On February 17, the presbytery approved a policy that requires leaders to complete training on creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. All individuals affected by the policy…
Presbytery of the James will convene the 116th meeting in person at the Gayton Kirk (Henrico) and via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Agenda The meeting will include the following: 9:30 a.m. – Call to order 10:00 a.m. – Worship, with…
Presbytery of the James is grateful to the volunteers who serve on our committees, teams, and ministries. Your willingness to give your time and share your talents and skills enables the presbytery to support leaders, congregations, and ministries in growing followers of Jesus Christ who…
Dear Sisters, Brothers, Siblings in Christ, As we stand on the threshold of this festive season, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and joy. In this special time of year, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of our faith, woven through…