Church and Community Events
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October 2024
Camp Hanover Women's Retreat
October 4-5
This weekend of faith and fellowship in the beautiful setting of Camp Hanover helps women get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. We take care of the details, so you can relax and enjoy time away.
Grow in Faith Weekend
October 5-6
First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville invites you to a transformative weekend featuring a workshop, a presentation, worship, and fellowship with two of the leading voices in theological education, Tom and Kim Long. Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, expand your biblical understanding, or simply enjoy a day of community, this weekend promises something special for everyone.
Complicated Times Workshop
October 7-9
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s complexities? Union Presbyterian Seminary hosts a workshop to equip pastors and church leaders in navigating difficult times with the enduring strength of biblical preaching and compassionate leadership. Workshop leaders Rev. Dr. Brian Blount and Rev. Dr. Alex Evans will help you enhance your pastoral skills and develop strategies for building a strong and resilient church community. The workshop is October 7-8. Early registration ends June 30.
Digital Technology Skills Workshop
October 12
First United Presbyterian would like to invite members of your congregation to the 2nd in a series of tech skills classes designed to teach members of our community not as familiar with how to use their phones, laptops, tablets as our youth.
Please forward to those whom you feel would be interested including other area churches that you know may have an interest. If you have questions, please contact the phone number listed on the flyer. Anyone interested please email info@fupcrichmond.org with their name so that we insure that we have the appropriate number of spaces and snacks.
Honoring Creation and Embracing Justice
October 16-17
Featuring Dr. Norman Wirzba and Dr. Melanie Harris
Two-day event to be held at Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond on October 16, and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond on October 17
Join us as we explore the vital role of spiritual leadership in caring for creation, especially in the face of climate change.
Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 18-20
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Young Adult Advocacy Conference will take place this fall on the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary in North Carolina. The “Jesus and Justice” gathering on Oct. 18-20 will be the second in a series of young adult conferences that are designed to provide advocacy and leadership training to college students, seminarians, and young adults in general.
November 2024
Meeting of POJ Earthcare Congregations
The POJ's Earthcare Congregations will gather on Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Bon Air Presbyterian Church to exchange ideas and lend mutual support. If your congregation is thinking about becoming an Earthcare Congregation and would like some guidance or a chance to get some ideas and ask questions, please do send a few representatives to join us! We would love to see the number of churches involved in Earthcare continue to grow! For more information please contact Sally Johnston.
Keep Awake! A Matthew 25 Event
November 22-24, 2024
Massanetta Springs
Keep Awake! is a retreat for high school students and their leaders,
centered on worship, leadership development, and small group discussion while learning about PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 vision.
December 2024
Hanover Christmas
December 13 and 14
Camp Hanover
Walk along a candlelit trail where you’ll experience the gospel story through dramatic re-enactments. After, enjoy more music, food, and fellowship in Wise Lodge.
Beyond
Confirmation Retreat
January 31-February 2, 2025
Massanetta Springs
This retreat focuses on broader questions of why we join the Church, what we want our churches to be like, and how we can actively engage in that work. Participants will join small groups to hear ideas from people from other churches, and also have time with their home group to continue with their own lessons.
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Middle School Conference 2025
June 19-July 18, multiple sessions
Middle School Conference is a transformational program that welcomes hundreds of middlers and their leaders from all over the country each summer. Participants attend keynotes, recreation, workshops, and worship designed by the Advocates (high school leaders) with them in mind.
2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 28-31, 2025
Save the date! The next Presbyterian Youth Triennium will be in July 2025.
Recurring Events
Grief Support Groups for Spanish Speakers
Monthly
Legacy Hospice and Full Circle Grief Center offer free bilingual grief support groups for Spanish-English speakers. The groups will meet on the last Tuesday of each month and has flexible times and multiple locations in Richmond. Please share with Spanish speakers in your community.
Church Disaster Preparedness Calendar
If disaster struck your community or congregation/ministry, would you be prepared? Check out this monthly calendar from Synod of the Sun that has small, but important, tasks that will build invaluable skills, plans, and procedures for your congregation and your partnering communities.