Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Corruption and political unrest. These are realities in Haiti. But so is resilience. Love. Faith. Learn about Haiti from Cindy Corell, who has served as a PC(USA) mission co-worker for the Caribbean country since 2010. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to return to Virginia last year, she has continued to support her
The 109th stated meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday, October 16, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This memo outlines the plans that have been developed and the steps that church commissioners, ministers, Christian educators, presbytery moderators, and guests should take to become fully prepared for the meeting. General Meeting Information Meeting Via Zoom Registration
A change in the leadership of Presbytery of the James is occurring Monday due to the current moderator’s impending move out of the area. Patrick Dennis, 2021 presbytery moderator and pastor of Tuckahoe Church in Richmond, is moving with his wife, Sarah, and family to Texas. Sarah, covenant pastor at Tuckahoe, has accepted a position
POJ’s World Mission Ministry hosts a virtual visit by Frances Namoumou, a Presbyterian Peacemaker from Fiji, on October 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking on the topic “Peacemaking in Fiji: Climate Justice and Disaster Management,” Ms. Namoumou will share her insights and experiences with our current global climate crisis. Participants will have a
While Gregory Memorial Church seats close to 200 comfortably, we tend to count it a good Sunday if we come close to about 25 percent of that. While some might find that disheartening, such a view overlooks the gifts that are in abundant evidence from the people who faithfully gather each week. Gregory Memorial Church
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance on Tuesday, July 27, to recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors when in areas with “substantial” and “high” transmission of COVID-19, which includes nearly two-thirds of all US counties. This is to prevent further spread of the Delta variant, more highly contagious than
An ongoing grant from POJ’s Hunger Ministry is helping mission partner CEDEPCA (Protestant Center for Pastoral Education) address hunger needs in Guatemala that have deepened due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. With the grant funds, CEDEPCA purchases high-quality, non-genetically-modified seeds for crops such as tomatoes, spinach, and other greens. The seeds are provided to
As a Matthew 25 church, Second Church in Richmond is called to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, and care for the sick. They are also called to build a more just society, seeking to eliminate the root causes of violence, racism, poverty, and inequality. For the past 10 years, the Mission and Advocacy Council
Scottsville Presbyterian is a small church making a big impact on their local community. The church’s annual budget devotes 22 percent to mission expenditures. Some of that is dedicated to two funds created in 2018 to provide grants to people and organizations in Scottsville and the surrounding community. One fund provides financial assistance to individuals
Youth Ministry has concluded for 2020-2021 after an entire program season on Zoom. Despite the unusual circumstances, Youth Council members developed and demonstrated leadership in new and wonderful ways this year. These include leading the worship service for the presbytery’s 106th stated meeting in October and giving a presentation to the Presbyterian Women this spring.