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The Current, 2020 Issues

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December 2020

December 23, 2020
The joy of Christmas; into the Church Triumphant

December 18, 2020
Strategic Planning Team invites you to listening sessions; Hanover Christmas Goes Virtual; into the Church Triumphant

December 10, 2020
Highlights and recording available for called meeting; need a preacher for a Sunday; learn about security grant opportunity; grief support gathering available; into the Church Triumphant

December 4, 2020
We rejoice in your faithful support; Lakeside offers items to other churches; new semester of Pathways courses begin in January; Christmas collection reminder

November 2020

November 23, 2020
Presbyterians Today creates online Advent devotional; join online Advent discussion with NEXT Church; PC(USA) to hold telethon for Giving Tuesday; Camp Hanover open for overnight guests; Chester's Grace Café turns five

November 19, 2020
Virginia updates COVID-19 guidelines; register and review for Saturday's called meeting

November 12, 2020
Agenda updated for November meeting; invite Cindy Corell to your worship; Disaster Relief Ministry continues projects at Camp Hanover; deadline approaches for Boy Scouts bankruptcy claims; Older Adults Ministry Network seeks articles; NEXT Church plans free virtual 2021 event

November 5, 2020
Registration open for called presbytery meeting; worship option for Reign of Christ Sunday; SDOP grant deadline extended; still time to join Presbyterian Women events; art markets benefit Haiti ministries; into the Church Triumphant

October 2020

October 29, 2020
Volunteers sought for project at Camp Hanover; resources available from leadership event; learn about civil initiative and the engaged church through online course; take a trip to Scotland next fall; holiday drives to help others

October 22, 2020
Highlights from 106th meeting; welcome to new minister members; called meeting to be held November 21; deadline to register for leadership workshop is Friday; take a virtual visit to Guatemala; learn about efforts to eradicate global poverty

October 15, 2020
Leadership event inspires wholehearted response to challenges of 2020; Presbyterian Women offer virtual meeting and Bible study; applications still being accepted for SDOP grants; online option simplifies giving; webinar addresses harassment prevention

October 8, 2020
Stated meeting reminders; Camp Hanover exceeds donation goal; Call to Health deadline approaches; Presbyterian Communicators Network offers social media workshop; Stewardship Navigator makes planning campaigns easier; scholarship opportunity for future ministers; financial training resources from Presbyterian Foundation

October 1, 2020
Registration open for stated meeting; meeting packet available for review; World Communion Sunday is October 4; conference addresses pastoral care during a crisis

September 2020

September 24, 2020
Support Camp Hanover on September 30; visit with Cindy Corell on Sunday; coming wave of pastoral departures?; free pews available; find comfort and hope at Montreat; Presbyterian Foundation has resources for COVID-19

September 17, 2020
Planning underway for October presbytery meeting; Office of Christian Formation launches toolkit; beware of email scams; Next Church to hold racism series; Union Seminary grant to promote faith formation in children

September 10, 2020
Online donation option available; clergy evaluations during a pandemic; updated congregational meeting guide; volunteers needed to build wheelchair bridge at Camp Hanover; Russian region ministry group to hold virtual conference; church educators event stresses importance of lifelong discipleship

September 3, 2020
Remembering those who have entered the Church Triumphant; engaging with Peace and Global Witness Offering amid a pandemic; SDOP committee recertified; share your church news with POJ

August 2020

August 27, 2020
Black Caucus creates opportunities for racial reconciliation; help Voices of Jubilee support incarcerated youth; application deadline extended for Youth Council; worship and music conference content available for download; online Pathways classes start in September

August 20, 2020
October meeting will be virtual; college students can find spiritual care with campus ministries; SDOP ministry seeks grant applicants; contribute to Camp Hanover's psalter

August 13, 2020
Special session of Virginia legislature offers opportunity to advocate for criminal justice reform; Board of Pensions offers new benefits for 2021; learn about new pay stub requirement; encourage teens to get involved in Youth Council

August 6, 2020
Pastoral Care Fund welcomes contributions;  application period extended for Young Adult Volunteer program; orders for planning calendars end August 14

July 2020

July 30, 2020
Save on planning calendars with POJ; Youth Council seeks candidates for 2020-2021; volunteers needed for bridge project at Camp Hanover

July 23, 2020
POJ commissioners reflect on 224th General Assembly; registration open for online courses at Union Seminary; Camp Hanover creates full worship service available for use at your church or ministry; catch up with fellow campers, staff at virtual camp reunions

July 16, 2020
Explore gratitude in online class; new program to help small churches create websites; Isaiah 40 team hikes Camp Hanover; free hymnals available

July 9, 2020
Camp Hanover creating a Psalter and a worship service; Union holds conversation on unjust policing; a new perspective on wearing a mask

July 2, 2020
Message from the general presbyter on churches reopening; stated meeting summary available; SDOP seeks projects for funding; does your church have youth elders

June 2020

June 26, 2020
General Assembly activities continue today; Hanover hosting eight young adults this summer; next campfire to be Chopped-style competition

June 18, 2020
Recording of presbytery meeting available; General Assembly begins June 19; Montreat extends discount to church professionals

June 11, 2020
Message from the general presbyter; stated meeting reminder; Camp Hanover hosts virtual campfire to start summer; Cindy Corell shares Haiti news in webinar; GA supports youth business initiative; Congress updates Paycheck Protection Program; COVID-19 and Native Americans

June 2, 2020
Registration is open for 105th presbytery meeting; view meeting details and packet of documents; participate in pre-meeting events

May 2020

May 28, 2020
POJ commissioners prepare for virtual General Assembly; Presbyterian Peace Fellowship plans action alternative; Zoom training opportunities for stated meeting

May 21, 2020
POJ seeks to understand coronavirus impact on churches and ministry partners; Zoom training classes available; values to embrace for uncertain times

May 15, 2020
Phase I in reopening process begins May 15 for most of Virginia; check with insurer carrier before reopening; Zoom experts wanted for help preparing for virtual meeting

May 7, 2020
Stay-at-home order requires remote worship through June 10; video and audio conferencing training to be offered in advance of June presbytery meeting; Youth Council invites you to fellowship hour; joint online worship brings churches together; Inspire Gift supports housing needs for recovery community

May 1, 2020
Contribute coronavirus stories for the Vine; preparing for reopening; annual Sprunt Lectures online and free; churches fill food void

April 2020

April 23, 2020
C&C Team makes June meeting virtual; evolving ways of being a faithful steward; General Assembly will be held online; news from around the presbytery

April 17, 2020
Thank you from POJ staff; Youth Council meeting on Sundays; Historical Society documenting Easter 2020; Disaster Assistance provides stress management webinars; stories from around the presbytery

April 9, 2020
Holy Week blessings; state issues guidance on worship alternatives; Presbyterian Foundation summarizes CARES Act; masks needed for juvenile correctional center

April 2, 2020
Governor extends quarantine; new federal laws enacted in response to COVID-19; BOP benefits will continue; mission co-workers urged to return to U.S.

March 2020

March 26, 2020
PC(USA) expands COVID-19 resources; trusted sources for pandemic information; moments to celebrate; Camp Hanover adds new ways to connect; BOP Employee Assistance Program can help

March 19, 2020
Communication and financial resources to help congregations stay connected during public health emergency; visit Camp Hanover through Facebook

March 11, 2020
Recommendations for communion practices during coronavirus outbreak; explore God and the environment at spring retreat; deadline to order Eco-Palms

March 5, 2020
Keeping your congregation healthy during virus outbreaks; welcome and blessings to new POJ ministers; Presbyterian World Mission seeks input; Camp Hanover hiring summer staff

February 2020

February 27
Presbytery enjoys generous fellowship at Westminster Charlottesville; SDOP awards grant; One Great Hour of Sharing; Union hosts lecture on buddhist mindfulness; Board of Pensions shares federal update; Richmond Hill hosts celebration; PC(USA) agencies organize Haiti trip

February 21
Learn about God and the environment; high school retreat will guide teens to good; Tuckahoe hosts organist; Westminster brings Scot Band of Wooster College to town; First Richmond holding mental health first aid workshop

February 13
Southminster hosting February's Youth Day; learn how to apply for a SDOP grant; Camp Hanover is hiring for summer camp; Union workshop addresses mental healthcare; and summer programs for teens

February 6
Session minutes due to readers by March 1; Union Seminary offers workshop on Old Testament; Lenten devotional available; Camp Hanover hosting teen retreats

January 2020

January 30
Presbytery meeting packet available; what is a commissioned ruling elder; Pathways courses available at UPSem; choose Eco-Palms for Holy Week; create links of love with giving campaign

January 23
Keeping hope alive for Haiti; sexual misconduct training; registration open for Camp Hanover summer programs; update your session info; and more

January 15
Local churches in the news; deadline for overtures for 224th General Assembly approaches; events promote faith-rooted activism for racial healing; registration open for confirmation retreat; and more

January 9
Covenants due January 31; 180 Days of Prayer to 224th GA; Synod grant deadline approaches; Youth Council offers monthly events; and more