We are deeply grateful for all that we have been able to do and to be through you, especially during a pandemic. Our congregations and ministry partners have shown a strong resilience to continue to be in ministry in the places where they are called…
A called meeting will be held via Zoom on January 25, beginning at 7:00 p.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…
Music is breath for the soul. My wife, Laura, and I have a music room in our home. Inside, one can find guitars, a mandolin, a djembe, a banjo, a ukulele, a piano, a cello, and two sets of bagpipes! Some of us sit and…
We are thankful for our covenant that is affirmed by your prayers and financial support of the Presbytery of the James and its ministry. We rejoice in your faith, especially during the difficulty of the past two years. Undesignated income totals $467,728 through November. The…
Each year, the presbytery’s World Mission Ministry contributes financially to support young people in the presbytery who join the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program. In this ecumenical, faith-based year of service, individuals ages 19 to 30 help agencies around the world address…
Playgrounds provide a place for children and families to come together. While kids build their physical and social skills, their adults forge relationships. With funding help from the Small Church Ministry, two congregations revitalized their church playgrounds, creating welcome spaces for the community to reconnect…
After several years without vacation Bible school, the Christian education committee at Culpeper Church decided to re-evaluate the traditional weeklong event and launched something new for 2021. Once a month, the church holds Sonrise Saturdays, a morning program with music, Bible stories, activities, and games.…
The small church ministry task force invites you to participate in the seminar “Hybrid Worship that Won’t Break You or the Bank” led by Steve Martin of the Lakelands Institute. This 60-minute Zoom seminar will help you navigate the difficulties of maintaining your worship reach…
UKirk at University of Virginia UKirk at University of Virginia seeks to support students in their journeys of faith through an inclusive campus ministry and as a welcoming church community away from home. Sponsored by Westminster Church in Charlottesville, UKirk at UVA encourages students to…
In July and August, following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, more than 124,000 Afghan refugees were evacuated to the United States. Through Operation Allies Refuge, the U.S. military is coordinating care until the refugees can be resettled into more permanent accommodations. Government agencies,…