Matthew 25:31-46 calls us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. Convicted by this passage, the 222nd and 223rd General Assemblies (2016 and 2018) exhorted the PC(USA) to act boldly and compassionately to see our neighbors through Jesus’s eyes and serve those
As a preacher’s kid, certified Christian educator, and now ordained minister, Leigh Anne Ring feels prepared for her role as presbyter for relational care, serving her colleagues in Presbytery of the James. “God planned this identity for me long before I dared to dream it for myself,” she shared. Ring was born while her father,
After a successful trip to Florida in October to help with cleanup efforts following Hurricane Ian, the presbytery’s Disaster Relief Ministry is organizing a second trip for January 7-15, 2023. Volunteers do not need to have a background in construction as a variety of skill levels will be needed. However, volunteers must be able bodied
Nearly 1,800 miles from her home in El Salvador, Carmen Diaz smiled as her interpreter Joseph Russ introduced her to a group at Gayton Kirk. As one of PC(USA)’s 2022 International Peacemakers, Diaz was visiting congregations in the United States to share information about her country and her work building peace in her community. During
The 112th stated meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held on October 15. The meeting, which was the first truly hybrid meeting, was held at Westminster (Richmond) with 57 present in person and 140 participating by Zoom. There were 89 minister members, 85 ruling elders representing 49 congregations, and 23 others totaling 197. Moderator
On October 22, Providence Church in Gum Spring celebrated 275 years of ministry with an educational and fun community event. Heritage Day highlighted the time when the church started in 1747. Participants enjoyed Brunswick stew and cornbread, bluegrass music, reenactments, and craft demonstrations. Children had special activities just for them. Providence’s church building is the
At the October 15 presbytery meeting, Steve Hicks was elected stated clerk, replacing Marilyn Johns who had been serving as interim stated clerk since Rev. Fred Holbrook retired in June. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve you,” Hicks commented. Hicks is a ruling elder and clerk of session at Mitchells Church. His service
Join Presbytery of the James and Presbytery of the Peaks on a joint mission and learning trip to Guatemala in April 2023. Engage with our mission partner, CEDEPCA (Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America), to experience their dynamic approach to mission and transformation. Meet amazing people whose lives God has changed through CEDEPCA.
Presbytery of the James will convene the 112th meeting in person at Westminster Church in Richmond and via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Please direct all questions or concerns as soon as possible to Barbara Espigh, associate for administration and support. Barbara can be reached via email (preferred) or at 804-262-2074,
Twenty years ago, the congregation of Providence Church in Powhatan made a generous gift of a portion of the church’s property to serve those in need in their community. Managed by the Coalition of Powhatan Churches, a house on that property provides temporary shelter for families who have experienced a hardship. The home offers a