A special meeting of the presbytery was held the evening of November 16 to consider a budget presented by Mission Council. The meeting was conducted in person at Westminster Church in Richmond and via Zoom. Mission Council’s three recommendations were to: Adopt the proposed 2024…
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of the bounties and blessings that grace our lives. In this season, let us also be mindful of the diverse histories and cultures that shape our understanding of this holiday. In this spirit, I am drawn to the words…
Do you passionately pray for the elimination of racism in church and in society? Do you believe we are called to build the “beloved community”? Are you interested and available to lead the Presbytery of the James in this important work? If that sounds like your calling,…
Presbytery of the James will convene a special meeting on November 16, 2023, to consider three recommendations by Mission Council. Mission Council encourages participants to attend in person at Westminster Church in Richmond (this is a change) if possible. A light meal (provided) and fellowship…
The 115th stated meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, as a hybrid Zoom meeting. It was hosted by Westminster Church in Richmond. Teaching Elder Rosalind Banbury (Bethlehem Church), moderator, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.,…
The Mission Council will hold three listening sessions on the proposed 2024 budget being presented at the 115th presbytery meeting on October 21. Commissioners are invited to attend these sessions to ask questions and comment on the budget proposal. The budget includes projections for the…
Presbytery of the James will convene the 115th meeting in person at Westminster Church (Richmond) and via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Agenda The meeting will include the following: 9:30 a.m. – Call to order 10:00 a.m. – Worship, with preaching…
Have you heard about the newest presbytery ministry? Justice and Advocacy (JAM) formed this year to address racial reconciliation, social justice, and policy changes in our region. JAM formed from the merger of two other ministries—Dismantling Racism and Public Policy Witness—who had similar goals and…
The Committee on Nominations is seeking ministers of Word and Sacrament open to serving as vice moderator of the presbytery in 2024 and as moderator in 2025. Ideal candidates are those who enjoy conducting meetings, speaking in public, and learning new things. If you are…
Clerks, the presbytery has started the process of reviewing 2022 session records. Check your email for resources sent September 6. The email contains the following documents: Reader assignments – the name of the reader to whom your congregation has been assigned (In this online version,…