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.…
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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…
What is evangelism to you and your congregation? Rev. Dr. Ray Jones, director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Theology, Formation, & Evangelism, says “the very word that means to declare good news and glad tidings” has been twisted by contemporary culture into something…
Following a nearly yearlong process to learn from stakeholders including parents, donors, staff, and retreat organizers, Camp Hanover’s board of directors affirmed the foundational pillars of the Camp’s ministry and defined three core beliefs in creating a strategic plan to guide Camp Hanover’s work into…
The closing of a church is not a joyful occasion. Grief and sadness weigh heavily on our hearts. However, we have faith in the power of God to create new life from loss, just as God resurrected Jesus. As the session of New Covenant Church…
In October, Presbytery of the James welcomes from El Salvador PC(USA) International Peacemaker Carmen Elena Diaz Anzora and interpreter Joseph Russ. Carmen is an executive committee member of the Calvinist Reformed Church of El Salvador (IRCES), a PC(USA) partner for more than two decades. Joseph…
At a special meeting on August 9 via Zoom, commissioners approved two recommendations from the Presbyter Search Committee: electing Ruling Elder Barbara Chalfant as presbyter for congregational life and Candidate Leigh Anne Ring as presbyter for relational care. Barbara Chalfant A graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary and a certified Christian…
Presbytery of the James will convene a special meeting via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The virtual meeting room will open at 6:30 and a brief orientation will occur at 6:50. We project the meeting will end at approximately 8:00 p.m. Please…
Greetings, Presbytery of the James. In my first weeks here at Presbytery of the James, I have been meeting with pastors, committees, and learning my way around. Recently, on Facebook, a church leader in our presbytery asked about my vision. How do I see the…
The 111th stated meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held virtually on June 14. A small contingent of commissioners participated in person at Westminster Church (Richmond) to test a hybrid setup for the future. Moderator Dan Jordanger (Providence, Gum Spring) called the meeting…