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Current Issues
April 2025
April 17
Recent Disaster Relief Trips Report; SDOP Grant Workshop May 13; Guatemala Mission Week Interest Meeting April 24; Rev. Kerry Reflects on Worshipping with Swift Creek, Salisbury, and Providence Forge Presbyterian; Board of Pensions News; Stay Up to Date with PC(USA); Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network Annual Conference; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
April 24
CON Needs You! Upcoming POJ Deadlines; Ruling Elders Presiding at Lord's Supper; Spotlight on Tappahannock Presbyterian Church Organ Recital; May 1 is National Day of Prayer; May 4 is Legacy Giving Sunday; PW Synod of Mid-Atlantic Summer Gathering Jun. 12-15 at Massanetta; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
April 17
Recent Disaster Relief Trips Report; SDOP Grant Workshop May 13; Guatemala Mission Week Interest Meeting April 24; Rev. Kerry Reflects on Worshipping with Swift Creek, Salisbury, and Providence Forge Presbyterian; Board of Pensions News; Stay Up to Date with PC(USA); Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network Annual Conference; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
April 10
Mission Council March Report; Older Adult Ministry Virtual Conference Launches this Spring; POJ Churches Stand Up for Justice with RISC Richmond; Guatemala Mission Week Interest Meeting April 24; Remember Your Library! Spotlight on Bon Air Presbyterian's Taize Maundy Thursday Service; Called Together Retreat at Massanetta
Need a Ride to Triennium? Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
April 3
CON Seeking Nominations by Apr. 7; Older Adult Ministry Virtual Conference Launches this Spring; Recognizing POJ Earth Care Congregations; Spotlight on Providence Presbyterian (Powhatan) 200th Celebration; Good Futures Accelerator; Need a Ride to Triennium? Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
February 2025
February 26
How to Get Involved, Get Equipped: Presbyterian Advocacy Hour,
Pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel, & Leading & Growing Churches in Post-Christian America; Spotlight on Duelo Latino; Worship Resources for Lent; Montreat Worship & Music Conference; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
February 20
Highlights from 119th Stated Meeting; COM Submission Deadline Change; Delayed POJ Annual Session Minutes Review; Ruling Elder Communion Training; PC(USA) Hunger Program Thank You;
Triennium for Youth this Year!; Weekly Scripture Readings for Lent; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
February 12
119th Stated Meeting Saturday; Co-Moderator Zoom Discussion Recording Available; POJ Older Adult Ministry Update; Spotlight on Rockfish Presbyterian and Reflection from Rev. Kerry; Employment Opportunities; Church Financial Leadership Coaching Program; Wounded Minister Retreat; Church and Community Events
February 5
Upcoming POJ Deadlines; Mission Council Retreat & 2025 Priorities; Zoom Discussion with PC(USA) Co-Moderator Rev. Tony Larson; Student Loan Forgiveness; Christian Education Digital Catalog; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
March 2025
March 19
Message from Committee on Nominations; Stated Clerk Visits Union March 31; Spotlight on Ampthill Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Amendment 24-A Wins Approval; Guns to Gardens Cohorts Open;
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Men's Conference in July; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
March13
Self-Development of People of Central Virginia and SDOP Sunday Mar. 16; Spotlight on Hebron Presbyterian with Message from Rev. Kerry; Presbyterian Foundation: Responsible Investing Webinar Mar. 20; POAMN Resource Guide; Last Minute Lenten Worship Resources; Camp Hanover Tour Days; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
March13
Self-Development of People of Central Virginia and SDOP Sunday Mar. 16; Spotlight on Hebron Presbyterian with Message from Rev. Kerry; Presbyterian Foundation: Responsible Investing Webinar Mar. 20; POAMN Resource Guide; Last Minute Lenten Worship Resources; Camp Hanover Tour Days; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
March 5
Last Chance to Register for RE Communion Training; PCUSA Stated Clerk to Visit Union Presbyterian Seminary March 31; POJ World Mission Ministry Update; POJ Mission Week in Guatemala; World Day of Prayer is March 7; SDOP Sunday is March 16; Eco-Palms Order Deadline; James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
March 5
Last Chance to Register for RE Communion Training; PCUSA Stated Clerk to Visit Union Presbyterian Seminary March 31; POJ World Mission Ministry Update; POJ Mission Week in Guatemala; World Day of Prayer is March 7; SDOP Sunday is March 16; Eco-Palms Order Deadline; James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
Last Chance to Register for RE Communion Training; PCUSA Stated Clerk to Visit Union Presbyterian Seminary March 31; POJ World Mission Ministry Update; POJ Mission Week in
January 2025
January 29
Zoom Discussion with Co-Moderator Rev. Tony Larson; 119th Stated Meeting Feb. 15 Info; Upcoming Disaster Recovery Trips; Spotlight on New Hanover Presbyterian L.A. Fire Relief Fundraiser; Pace Center Invitation to Churches; Into the Church Triumphant: Rev. Charles Clubb; One Great Hour of Sharing Resources; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
January 15
Message from Temporary General Presbyter; Invitation to Meet PC(USA) Co-Moderator Rev. Tony Larson, Jan. 20; Board of Pensions Update;SDOP Grant Workshop Jan. 25; 119th Stated Meeting Feb. 15
Spotlight on Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian; Week of Prayer Resources; Support Church's Response to Wildfires; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
January 9
Communion Training Surveys Due Jan. 15; SDOP Grant Workshop Jan. 25; 119th Called Meeting Feb. 15; Rev. Elizabeth Lovell Milford Installation Jan. 12; Spotlight on Madison Presbyterian; Isaiah 61 Summit; Massanetta Easter Respite; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
December 2024
December 17
Invitations Wanted! A Message from Your Temp GP; Communion Training Surveys: A Message from COM; Spotlight on Orange Presbyterian and Three Chopt Presbyterian; Fresh Expressions Missional Entrepreneurship Training; Presbyterian Peace Network for Korea Declaration; Holiday Closures; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
December 11
Communion Training for Elders: A Message from COM; Are You Called to Serve? A Message from Presbyterian Women; Spotlight on New Hanover Presbyterian and Bon Air Presbyterian; Registration Open for Massanetta Springs Church Music and Called Together Conferences; Shalom Academy Retreat featuring Voices of Jubilee; Holiday Closures; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
December 4
A Message from Temporary General Presbyter; Spotlight on First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville: Service of Darkness and Light; Day for All People; Your Grief and the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Virtual Roundtable; Holiday Closures; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
November 2024
November 27
POJ Holiday Closures; Thanksgiving Blessings; Celebrating New Pastoral Relationships; Spotlight on Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church: Candlelight Carol Service; Randolph-Macon Pre-Ministerial Program; Call for Planning Calendar Photos; Your Grief and the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Virtual Roundtable; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
November 14
Mission Council Update; Nov. 19 Meeting Registration; Chester Pres Piano Program; Camp Hanover Events; Service for the Ministry of Rev. Dr. Lynn McClintock; Digital Power and Play Training; Presbytery Events; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
November 6 November 19 Called Meeting Registration Open; Celebrating New Pastoral Relationships; Spotlight on: Tappahannock Presbyterian: Led by Spirituals Program and New Hanover Presbyterian: Project Pie; A Post-Election Message and Prayer from Rev. Kerry Foster; Presbytery Events; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
October 2024
October 30
Budget Listening Session; Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia; Spotlight on Northern Neck Churches and New Hanover Presbyterian Church; BOP Open Enrollment; Confirmation Retreat; All Saints' Day; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
October 24
Highlights 118th Stated Meeting; Budget Listening Sessions; GA Proposed Amendments; Spotlight on Westminster Pres (RVA); Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
October 17
118th Stated Meeting; Temporary General Presbyter Contact Info; Exploring Human Origins Exhibition; Response to Helene; Handbell Retreat; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
October 10
Message from Mission Council; Welcoming New POJ Staff; Response to Helene; POJ Earthcare Congregations Meeting; Resources Available at Union Presbyterian Seminary; 2025 Giving Catalog; Save the Date for Christmas Events; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
October 2
Response to Helene; October is Pastor Appreciation Month; Digital Workshop for Seniors; Honoring Creation and Embracing Justice; Older Adult Ministry Events; Youth Opportunities; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
August 2024
August 13
Registration deadline approaching for August 15 Special Meeting; Commission on Ministry Transitions; Cindy Corell moves back to Hispaniola; VICPP Affordable Housing Events; Camp Hanover Events; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
June 2024
Highlights from the 117th Meeting, Candidates, Inquirer Approved for Next Steps in Ministry Journey, Presbytery Approves New Policy for Pastors and Their Former Congregations, Help SDOP Address Poverty and Oppression, presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
June 11
Resources available about new benefits plan; strengthen your ministry in a changing world; learn about intergenerational ministry in one hour; explore the beauty that is the work of worship; order planning calendars by July 15; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
June 4
Registration open for 117th presbytery meeting; Disaster Relief Ministry tackling Camp Hanover project wish list; application deadline coming up for synod grants; photo: seminary graduates; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
September 2024
September 10
Special Meeting Announced; International Peacemaker Events; National SDOP Committee Events in POJ; Extra Planning Calendars Available for Purchase; New Hanover Church Invitation to Film Screening; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
September 17
Older Adult Ministry Gifts of the Heart Retreat; Grow in Faith Event at First Charlottesville; Women's Retreat at Camp Hanover; New Stewardship Resource Available from PC(USA) Store; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
September 24
Reminder to Register for Special Meeting; Commission on Ministry News; Board of Pensions 2025 Plan Next Steps; Great Camp Give; CVCHS Chaplain Conference; Presbytery, Church, and Community Events; Employment Opportunities
July 2024
July 16
Registration open for July 30 Special Meeting; International Peacemaker to visit POJ in September; Board of Pensions offers virtual learning sessions about changes for 2025; SDOP workshop July 24; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
May 2024
May 28
Order planning calendars through POJ to save; Presbyterian Foundation can help you attend Stewardship Kaleidoscope; Outlook interviews PC(USA) moderator candidates; survey gathers interest in restorative experiences for pastors; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
May 21
William Barber of Poor People's Campaign coming to Richmond; celebrating anniversaries the Lord has prepared; installation service for Providence Forge pastor; Playology workshop coming up; registration open for Stewardship Kaleidoscope; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
May 14
Hrach to retire from Summit Church; help kids experience the fun and faith of camp; VCU campus ministry hosts servant leadership experience for teens; ageism and spirituality focus of Older Adult Ministry retreat; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
May 6
Seven small-church choices to strengthen your ministry; Higgins commissioned to serve Ashland Church; Gayton Kirk hosts Queer Theology podcast; learn new ways for kids to experience God through play; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
April 2024
April 30
Presbytery staff to help congregations navigate coming benefits changes; welcome, Lauren Voyles; empower yourself about substance use prevention; online conference focuses on new concepts in ministry to children and youth; Bible and music conference examines hope; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
April 23
Clark to be honored with ceremonial street designation; congratulations to new Earth Care Congregations; pastoral updates from COM; everyone is family at Camp Hanover; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
April 17
Seven certified as 2024 Earth Care Congregations; reminder: Camp Fun Day is April 21; pray for mission group in Guatemala this week; learn about global ministry with Frontier Fellowship; new PC(USA) podcast supports household faith formation; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
April 10
SDOP grant recipient empowers youth; serving migrants? Homeland Security offers safety webinar; Presbyterian Outlook celebrates vitality of small churches; free membership for ministers and musicians in first call; attend this event to benefit your aging congregation; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
April 2
Welcome, Annie Arvin; new boundaries training event added; free Fun Day at Camp Hanover coming up; resources to plan your celebration of older adults; PW hosts Churchwide Gathering this summer; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
March 2024
March 26
Meet Barry Parks, new interim stated clerk; Real Kids, Real Faith seeks partner congregations; resources for Earth Day Sunday; upcoming grant deadlines; Ginter Park hosts Awkward Silence antiracism workshop; VCU campus ministry invites incoming students to visit; presbytery events; church and community events; and employment opportunities
March 19
Columbia Seminary accepting grant applications through April 30; retired ministers and spouses/survivors invited to Board of Pensions seminar; May commissioned to serve at St. Andrews Church; pastoral updates from COM; Camp for Clergy taking place this summer in Colorado; OCF hosts gatherings for small church leaders; presbytery events; church and community events; and employment opportunities
March 12
Gender equality, women’s well-being special focus in March; 2023 session minutes due to readers by March 20; registration open for Presbytery Leaders Retreat; make meaningful connections at NEXT Church Gathering; save the date for officer training; photo: D'Orazio ordained in February; into the Church Triumphant; presbytery events; church and community events; and employment opportunities
March 5
Last call for mission engagement trip to Guatemala; encourage older adults in your congregation to join the Ageism and Spirituality Retreat; pastoral updates in the presbytery; celebrate a New Creation at Massanetta's 2024 Bible Conference; walk an indoor labyrinth this week; into the Church Triumphant; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
February 2024
February 27
Presbytery enacts boundaries training policy; apply for grant program starting March 18; Dunkin retires From Brandermill Church; welcome new pastoral leaders; Salisbury hosts hymn festival; next PW book discussion coming up in March; monthly prayer; join local churches in Earth Care conversation; Tracing the Roots That Connect Us; photo: Don't Veto Our Safety Rally; presbytery events; church and community events; employment opportunities
February 21
Inspired worship at presbytery meeting; learn about dechurching with book study; share your feedback on strategic plan; Union lecture examines development of Islamophobia; benefit concert for Real Life; envisioning ecumenical possibilities for anti-racism; presbytery events; church & community events; employment opportunities
February 13
Presbytery meeting registration closes February 16; leading with good news in difficult times; promote environmental and social justice with Eco-Palms; join local churches in Earth Care conversation; resources for celebrating SDOP Sunday
February 6
Honoring Black lives in February; Lenten series: Pastors, Priests, Problem Solvers, and Prophets; worship resources for Mr. Rogers Day; know a young adult Looking for a meaningful opportunity?; faith leaders invited to workshop at Holocaust Museum; keeping your congregation safe; registration for presbytery meeting closes February 16
January 2024
January 30
Disaster Relief Ministry journeys to Florida on Saturday; McRaven retires from Waddell Church; deadline for Earth Care Certification approaches; tracing the roots that connect us; volunteers needed for middle school conference; local program available for students interested in pursuing ministry; GenOn hosts summer summit for high school youth; into The Church Triumphant
January 23
Thank you, faithful servants; registration closing soon for Vitality and Evangelism workshop; update on COM committees and deadline; youth ministry workers and volunteers invited to networking meeting; resources to celebrate Camp Sunday; host a video study with your church this year; monthly prayer
January 18
Roberts retires after 40 years of ministry; your photo could be in the next planning calendar; youth groups invited to VCU; learn how to foster an intergenerational community; conference for small churches To Be Held in February; follow the history of the Civil Rights Movement; BOP grant promotes clergy wellness; annual statistical reports due January 31
January 9
SDOP hosts spirituality and social justice workshop; join Disaster Relief's next mission trip to Florida; winter workshops from NEXT Church; advocate for issues important to you; learn how to respond to youth mental health needs; nurture kids' spirituality with Real Kids, Real Faith; Massanetta hosts handbell retreat; into The Church Triumphant; annual statistical reports due January 31; deadline for financial gifts to presbytery is January 16