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Current Issues

April 2026

April 10
Security Recommendations from POJ ▪ Called Meeting May 12 ▪ SDOP Grant Workshop Apr. 28 ▪ Registration Open for POJ May Trainings ▪ Dorrien-Christians Installation Apr. 26 ▪ Rev. Kerry at South Hill Presbyterian ▪ Byrd Presbyterian: My First Baptism ▪ Pace Center Volunteer Opportunities ▪ May 3 is Older Adult Sunday ▪ Small Church Ministry Leaders Convo ▪ Trustworthy Insurance Cybersecurity Webinar May 12 ▪ RMC Eboo Patel Keynote & Lecture Apr 23 ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

April 10
Called Meeting May 12▪ Registration Open for POJ May Trainings▪ SDOP Grant Workshop Apr. 28▪ Share Your Stories from Around the POJ!▪ POJ Churches Involved to Strengthen Communities at Annual Action▪ Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Supports Food Pantry▪ Culpeper Pres Seeks Blue Hymnals▪ AI Goes to Church Book Discussion▪ Synod of Mid-Atlantic Assembly Highlights▪ Why This Pastor Wears Converse▪ Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Events▪ Ecumenical Transitional Leadership Training from UPSem & EMU▪ Church & Community Events▪ Several New Postings! Employment Opps

April 5 Easter Message

April 3
Called Meeting May 12▪ Registration Open for POJ May Trainings▪ Share Your Stories from Around the POJ!▪ Rev. Kerry at Hartwood Presbyterian▪ Amelia Pres Featured in Planning Calendar▪ Earth Care Congregations in POJ▪ We Remember Rev. Dr. O. Ben Sparks▪ PC(USA) Names New Unified Agency▪ Outlook Special Issue on Grief & Loss▪ Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Events▪ Ecumenical Transitional Leadership Training from UPSem & EMU this May▪ Church & Community Events▪ Several New Postings! Employment Opps

March 2026

March 26
March Mission Council Update ▪ Have You Sent in Your 2026 Covenant? ▪ POJ Training Opportunities this Spring▪ Share Your Stories from Around the POJ!▪ Rev. Kerry at Tabor Presbyterian▪ One Great Hour of Sharing Wraps Apr. 5▪ 70th Commission on the Status of Women▪ Older Adult Care Partner Toolkit▪ Synod PW Summer Gathering Jun. 11-14▪ FREE National Faith & Climate Forum▪ Church & Community Events▪ Several New Postings! Employment Opps

March 18
POJ Clerk of Session Training May 17▪Presbytery Meeting Summary Correction▪Where Do You See God at Work in POJ?▪Rev. Kerry at Covenant Presbyterian▪Christian Education and Ministry Resources 2026-27 Catalog▪Practical Resources for Churches▪On the Road to Empathy Bible Studies▪FREE National Faith & Climate Forum▪Camp Hanover Upcoming Dates▪Church & Community Events▪New Postings! Employment Opportunities

March 12
Polity 101 Spring Reg Opens Apr. 1▪ Communications Survey Thanks & Update▪ New Hanover Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry▪ UPSem New Church Resources Site▪ CEDEPCA Summary of 2025 Activities▪ Service Details for David K. Garth▪ AI and Church▪ Prayers for Justice, Peace and Hope▪ COM Endorsed! Art of Transitional Ministry Training Apr. 27-May 1▪ Camp Hanover Women's Retreat May 8-9▪ Church & Community Events▪ Register for Camp Soon & Save on Merch▪ New Postings! Employment Opportunities

March 5
Communications Survey Thanks & Update▪ Clerk of Session Training May 17 ▪ Olivet Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ Union Seminary Sprunt Lectures May 4-6 ▪ Presbyterian Foundation Stewardship News▪ Remaining Faithful in the Face of Christian Nationalism▪ COM Endorsed! Art of Transitional Ministry Training Apr. 27-May 1▪ Rural Ideas Conference Jun 24-26▪ We Remember David K. Garth▪ Church & Community Events▪ New Postings! Employment Opportunities

February 2026

February 26
Stated Meeting Summary & Recording ▪ 2026 COM Liaisons ▪ Woodlawn Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ Installation of Rev. Dr. Barbee-Watkins ▪ Pace Needs Your Food Containers ▪ 2026 Older Adult Resource Guide ▪ Free Active Shooter Trainings in 2026▪COM Endorsed! Art of Transitional Ministry Training Apr. 27-May 1 ▪ Presbyterian Men's Conf Jul. 17-19 ▪ Bible & Church Music Conf. Jul. 19-25 ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

February 19
Register for Stated Meeting by Feb. 20 ▪ Register for Polity 101 by Feb. 28 ▪ Message from Rev. Kerry ▪ Barbara Flynt Installation Feb. 22 ▪ Message from Amy Starr Redwine ▪ Special Offerings Changes Recordings & Standing Orders ▪Presbyterian Assoc. of Musicians Podcast ▪ What Should the Church Say Lect. ▪ Mar. 18 West Coast Conference Apr. 13-17▪ Princeton Forum on Youth Apr. 28-May 1 ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

February 12
Email Scam Alert ▪ 122nd Stated Meeting Reg Open ▪ Polity 101 Registration Open ▪ Rev. Anthony Saturno Installation to New Hanover Pres Feb. 15 ▪ Madison Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ Second Presbyterian Lunch Giveaway▪ Prayers for POJ Relief Team ▪ Ash Wednesday Poem of Lament ▪ PDA Blue T-Shirt Day Feb. 22 ▪ Faith Leaders in D.C. Join in Advocacy & Action ▪ Advocacy Hour 2nd Wednesdays▪ Bill Neal Memorial Service Feb.17 ▪ Employment Opportunities

February 5
122nd Stated Meeting Packet Online ▪ Polity 101 Winter Registration Open ▪Communications Workshop for Congregations ▪ Lenten Resources ▪ Katie Cannon on Phillis Wheatley ▪ Self-Development of People Sunday Feb. 8 ▪ Regarding Ruling Elders Series ▪ Call for Older Adult Gathering Proposals ▪ Camp & Retreat Sunday Feb. 8 ▪ Remembering Bill Neal ▪ Employment Opportunities

January 2026

January 29
New Pastoral Relationships▪Stated Meeting Feb. 21▪Polity 101 Winter/March 2026▪South Plains Pres▪Lenten Resources▪Remember Our Chaplains Day ▪PW News▪Sexuality Resources▪Luminosity Conf Reg by Feb. 20▪Transitional Ministry Training▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

January 22
Disaster Relief Trip to NC Feb. 8-14 ▪ 122nd Stated Meeting Feb. 21 ▪ Orange Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ Synod of Mid-Atlantic's New Home ▪ Get Involved with the Pace Center! ▪ Stephen's Ministry 50th Tour ▪ Special Offerings Thank You & Webinars ▪ Massanetta Middle School Conferences ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

January 15
Renee Nicole Good Statement ▪ Jan Mission Council Update ▪ New Supply List ▪ 122nd Stated Meeting ▪ Polity 101 2026 ▪ POJ Closed Jan. 19 ▪ Milford Pres ▪ Lent Resources ▪ Sacred Places Grant Info Session ▪ Worship & Music Gathering ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

January 8
Feb. Meeting Timeline & Other Dates ▪ MAO Listening Sessions ▪ SDOP Grant Workshop ▪ NC Disaster Relief Trip ▪ Preheader ▪ Remembering Rev. Dr. H. Davis Yeuell ▪ PW Calendar ▪ Top 2025 Outlook Stories ▪ Omaha Pres Sem Foundation Retreats ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

December 2025

December 23
CON Seeks Search Committee Nominations by Dec. 31 ▪ Manual of Administrative Operations Listening Sessions Jan. 8 & 14 ▪ Return Covenant Forms by Jan. 31 ▪ POJ Holiday Closure Dec. 24-Jan. 2 ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

December 17
CON Seeks Search Committee Nominations by Dec. 31 ▪ Manual of Administrative Operations Listening Sessions Jan. 8 & 14 ▪ POJ Holiday Closure Dec. 24-Jan. 2 ▪ First Presbyterian Emporia & Aberdour Presbyterian Churches with Rev. Kerry ▪ The Brandermill Church Lantern Walk ▪ UPSem Awarded Lilly Grant ▪ Christmas Services Resources ▪ Apply to Attend 70th Commission on the Status of Women by Jan. 5 ▪ Annual APCE Event Jan. 21-24 ▪ Luminosity Early Bird Ends Dec. 31 ▪ Clifton Edwards Memorial Service Jan. 10 ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

December 11
Manual of Administrative Operations Listening Sessions Jan. 8 & 14 ▪ Historic Congregation Preservation Grant ▪ Fairfield Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ First Presbyterian Charlottesville Christmas Eve Candlelight Services ▪ Christmas Joy Special Offering Info ▪ Inclusive & Expansive Language Resource ▪ Netta Confirmation Retreat Jan. 30-Feb. 1 ▪ Hanover Christmas Dec. 12 & 13 ▪ In Memoriam: Rev. Paul Bonham & Clifton Edwards ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

December 3
Remember Your Presbytery ▪ Kirk O'Cliff Delivers Big Blessings ▪ Grace Covenant's 94th Candlelight Carol Service Dec. 21 ▪ Day for All People Jan. 21 ▪ Submit Planning Calendar Photos ▪ Longest Night Liturgy ▪ Theology of Play Conference Jan. 19-23 ▪ Camp Hanover Auction Open Now ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

November 2025

November 19
Called Meeting Summary & Recording Available ▪ Spotlight on: Three Chopt Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry - Second Presbyterian: Origins of Altruism Dec. 7 - Camp Hanover: Decorating Party Nov. 30; Hanover Christmas Dec. 12-13; Winter Camp Dec. 28-30 ▪ Denomination News: Giving Thanks for Chaplains Who Serve Alongside the Nation's Veterans - Presbyteries Share Hope Multipliers at Mid Council - Rev. Oh & Others Issue Supportive Trans, Intersex, & Nonbinary Statement ▪ Pastoral Care Resources: Comforting Books for Holiday Grief ▪ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

November 12
Called Meeting Registration Closes Nov. 12 ▪ POJ Survey Closes Nov. 16 ▪ SDOP Grant Workshop Nov. 20 ▪ Rev. Kerry Writes from Louisville Mid Council ▪ POJ Featured in Planning Calendar ▪ Rev. Linda Kurtz Burch Installation Nov. 16 ▪ Spotlight on New Hanover Presbyterian Project Pie Fundraiser ▪ Denomination News: Advent Resources Corner - Giving Tuesday Giving Catalog - Older Adult News ▪ POJ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

November 6
Listening Session Recordings Available ▪ Nov. 13 Called Meeting Registration Open ▪ Share Your Opinion - Take POJ Survey ▪ SDOP Grant Workshop Nov. 20 ▪ Thank You, Cobus Greyling ▪ Synod of the Mid-Atlantic News ▪ Request to Share Need for Kidney ▪ Spotlight on: Providence Forge Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪ Denomination News: Disaster Assistance Request - Stewardship Resources ▪ POJ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

October 2025

October 31
Submit Misconduct Policy Acknowledgment Form ▪ We Need Your Opinion! ▪ Listening Session Nov. 3 & Called Mtg. Nov. 13 ▪ Upcoming Camp Hanover Events ▪ Small Church Resources ▪ Hawkins Memorial Pres 120th with Rev. Kerry & 2nd Pres Altruism Lecture Dec. 7 ▪ Camp Hanover Corner: Winter Camp Dec. 28-30; Hanover Christmas Dec. 12 & 13 / Volunteers Needed; Summer 2026 Registration Open ▪ POJ Church & Community Events ▪ Employment Opportunities

October 23
121st Stated Meeting Summary▪ Budget Listening Sessions & Called Mtg. Nov. 13▪ POJ Clean Up Day Oct. 30 ▪ POJ Church & Community Events▪ Service of Installation: Christopher Tweel▪ Byrd Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry ▪South Plains Gift Fair Nov. 22 & 23▪Denomination News: Funding Opps▪ Continuing Education Opportunities: GenOn Free Webinar Oct. 28 ▪Creating Neuro-affirming Worship Webinar Nov. 5▪In Memoriam: Rev. Dick Sommers▪Employment Opportunities

October 16
121st Stated Mtg is Oct. 18 / Register by Oct. 17▪ Polity 101 this Fall / Register by Oct. 22 ▪ Budget Listening Sessions & Called Mtg. Nov. 13 ▪ PC(USA) Hunger Program Thanks POJ ▪ Spotlight on: First Presbyterian RVA with Rev. Kerry & First Presbyterian Cville Installs Rev. Rachel Thompson Orfield ▪ Denomination News: Virtual Tour Reformation Museum & Embracing Neurodiversity & Mental Health in Congregations▪ Continuing Education Opportunities: Luminosity Early Bird Date Dec. 12 ▪ In Memoriam: Olivia Rowlett ▪ Church & Community Events Many New Events Recently Added - Don't Miss! ▪ Employment Opportunities

October 10
Budget Listening Sessions & Called Mtg. Nov. 13 (Stated Mtg. Oct. 18) ▪ Volunteer for POJ Cleanup Day Oct. 30 ▪ Indigenous Peoples' Day Oct. 13: How to Identify Native Lands ▪ Spotlight on: King's Chapel Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Hawkins Memorial Anniversary Oct. 26 ▪ Denomination News: Advent Resources Corner ▪ Continuing Education Opportunities: Practical AI for Churches Webinar Oct 28; SPEAK UP for Palestine! PJN's Annual Meeting Nov. 14-15 !▪Church & Community Events Many New Events Recently Added - Don't Miss!▪Employment Opportunities

October 3
POJ Polity 101 - Two Sessions this Fall ▪ 121st Stated Meeting Packet Available & Registration Open ▪ Volunteers Still Needed for Disaster Relief Trip Oct. 18-25 ▪ It's Pastor Appreciation Month ▪ Spotlight on: Burkeville Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; UPSem 2026 Cohorts ▪ Denomination News: Church Financial Health Assessment ▪ Continuing Education Opportunities: Already and Not Yet: Next Church National Gathering - Register by Nov. 6 ▪ Church & Community Events Many New Events Recently Added - Don't Miss!▪Employment Opportunities New: Pastor Opening in Columbia, MD

September 2025

September 25
Camp Hanover's Great Camp Give Oct. 1 • Disaster Relief Trip Scheduled Oct. 18-25 • Sunnyside Communities Thanks You • Spotlight: Mitchells Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry • Duelo Latino Spanish Language Cancer Support Group Beginning Oct. 23 • Denomination News: CANOPY Welcome Meeting Sept. 29 • World Communion Sunday Oct. 5 • Sing! Conference Oct. 22-25 at Richmond Hill, RVA • Guns to Gardens Fall Action Circles Begin Oct. 16 • APCE Conference Early Bird Nov. 15 • Church & Community Events (New Events Recently Added!) • Employment Opportunities

September 18
Pastoral Relationships News: Rev. Rachel Thompson Orfield & Rev. Linda Kurtz Burch Installations & Rev. Steve Starzer Retirement; Spotlight on: Louisa Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry;
Chester Presbyterian's: Backpack Buddies Program Featured in Presbyterian News Service & 2025-26 Concert Series; Time-Sensitive Continuing Ed Opportunities: Pastors' Advent Workshop Sept. 25-26; Free Online Climate Training Sept. 27; When Words Work Communications Webinar Oct. 1; Sacred Creation Conference Oct. 8-11; In Memoriam: Rev. Edson Pederson

September 11
Necrology Reports Due Sept. 18 & Other Important Dates; October is Pastor Appreciation Month! SDOP Grant Workshops Sep. 18 & Nov. 20; Join the New COM Supply List; Praying for Peace in Palestine Programs / International Day of Peace Sept. 21: Bon Air Pres Fall Class: The Palestine-Israel Tragedy, New Hanover Pres Benefit, Israel & Palestine Conversation on History & Ethics Program Available for Your Church; Spotlight on Salisbury Pres Community Forum: White Too Long; Practical Resources for Churches: Subscribe for Valuable Updates! Font & Faith Intergenerational Family Day Nov. 8; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

September 4
September Mission Council Update; Planning Calendars Available; SDOP Grant Workshops Sep. 8, 18, & Nov. 20; Join the New COM Supply List; Upcoming POJ Deadlines & Dates; Christian Formation Week Sept. 7-13; Special Offerings Changes Reminder; Discovering Space for Your Voice Retreat Fall 2025-Spring 2026; The Great Search 2 RVA Oct. 14-16; Agents of Change Cohort 2026; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

August 2025

August 28
POJ Engages Hearts & Hands in Guatemala; SDOP Grant Workshops Sep. 8, 18, & Nov. 20; Join the New COM Supply List; Spotlight on: Tuckahoe Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry, Three Chopt Presbyterian: Organ Concert Sept. 28 & Free Sound Equipment, Second Presbyterian: Pastor's Roundtable Sept. 22; Compassion Across Borders Leadership Institute at UPSem; Massanetta Springs 2026 Program Dates; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

August 21
New COM Supply List - You're Invited to Sign Up! Spotlight on The Brandermill Church with Rev. Kerry; Presbyterian Women Peace & Justice Calendar; Message of Encouragement from Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Gun Violence Ministry Moderator; Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage - Register by Aug. 31; POAMN Early Registration Extended; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

August 14
Prayer Request for Moderator-Elect Peggy Fox After the Loss of Her Husband; FeedMore Thanks You! Community Spotlight on: St. Andrews Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Stewardship Resources from Presbyterian Foundation; Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations Project; Camp Hanover Highlights Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

August 7
POJ Website Scheduled Maintenance Fri pm; Farewell to Barry Parks, Temporary Stated Clerk; Installation Service: Rev. Joel Morgan; Community Spotlight on: Gregory Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Peace Community Celebration at VUU; Bulletin Insert Correction for Peace & Global Witness Resources; Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference - Early Bird Deadline Aug. 31; Great Outdoor Conference; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

June 2025

June 25: Camps, Conferences, & Highlighted Opps Special Issue
Reminder: Reading Clipped Emails; Time-Sensitive Opportunities; Highlighted Opportunities including: Massanetta Springs & Montreat Conference Center; Around POJ & Beyond; Explore More Opportunities

June 18
SDOP Accepting Grant Applications Now! POJ Summer Office Closures: Juneteenth, June 19 & 4th July; Spotlight on: Laurel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kerry; Changes Coming to Special Offerings; Worship Material Grants for Microchurches; Atlantic Region of Administrative Personnel Assoc. Conference; In Memoriam: Evalyn Page; In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Nathan Dell

June 12
120th Stated Meeting Highlights; Officer Training Resources; Be Aware of Church Scams; Spotlight on: Bethany Presbyterian Memorial Association with Rev. Kerry; Spotlight on: Chester Presbyterian: LOVEworks Sculpture Dedication; POJ Summer Closures; BOP Employee Financial Assistance; Camp Hanover Internship Opportunity; In Memoriam: Rev. Bob Temple; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

June 4
120th Stated Meeting June 10; Order PC(USA) Planning Calendars; POJ Opens Search for Accountant; Welcoming 2025 Installed Pastors; Spotlight on: The Gayton Kirk with Rev. Kerry; Ginter Park: Juneteenth Celebration; Free Webinars from Practical Resources for Churches; You Can Still Register for Camp Hanover! Presbyterian Youth Workers' Fall Conference; In Memoriam: Rev. Dan Roberts; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

April 2025

April 30
120th Stated Meeting June 10; Special Finance Team Listening Sessions May 20 & 29; Seeking Funding for your Project?SDOP Grant Workshop May 13; POJ Launches Blessings of the Heart Virtual Conference; Southern Small Churches Gathering; Older Adult Month Worship Resources; Camp Hanover May Family Camp; Be Still, My Soul June Sabbath Retreat at Ghost Ranch; 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 20 Easter Message

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

July 2025

July 30
July Mission Council Update; Community Spotlight on:
Milden Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Ashland Presbyterian's 150th; The Pace Center: Student Referrals & Save the Date; BOP Benefits Plan Webinars Aug. 14 & 19; GENeratiONs Together Webinar Aug. 20; Wild Goose Fest Aug. 28-31; Church and Community; Church and Community Events - New Events!; Employment Opportunities - New Opps!

July 16
COM & CPM Deadlines; Spotlight on Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kerry; An Update from Amy Starr Redwine; New Young Adult Environmental Justice Advocacy Network; Seeking Clemency and Release for Human Trafficking Victim Mary Jane Veloso; Presbyterian Hispanic Latina Women: Encuentro XI 2025; In Memoriam: Charles Pickell; Church and Community Events - New Events!; Employment Opportunities - New Opps!

July 9
POJ Thanks Cindy Hollingshead for 27 Years of Service; July 15 Deadlines; Spotlight on Hartwood Presbyterian Church: Commemorating 200 Years; PNS Updates on Texas Floods; PC(USA) Letter to the Church; Next Church Annual Gathering; POAMN Conference Scholarship Deadline July 16; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

July 2
POJ Closed July 4; July 15 Deadlines for: Submitting Clerk Index Sheets, and Ordering Planning Calendars; Spotlight on: Rev. Kerry's Latest POJ Travels & Celebrations; Accomplices vs. Allies: Immigration Sunday is July 6; Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Events; Kaleidescope Conference; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

 

May 2025

May 28
Next Mission Council Listening Session Tomorrow, May 29; Final Special Finance Group Listening Session Tomorrow, May 29; Stated Mtg Jun. 10; Packet Online; Mission Council May Update; Spotlight on: Providence Presbyterian's (Powhatan) 200th with Rev. Kerry; Swift Creek Presbyterian's National Day of Prayer Observance; Chester Pres LOVEworks Dedication; 1001 New Worshipping Communities Discerning Missional Leadership Assessments; Inaugural Rural Ideas Conference; In Memoriam: Patricia Bennett Gresham; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

May 21
POJ Memorial Day Closure May 26; Mission Council Listening Sessions in May & June (Next session May 22!); Special Finance Group Listening Session May 29; Spotlight on: Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian's 100th with Rev. Kerry; Westminster Presbyterian (RVA): Screening No Other Land June 14; VA Campus Ministry: Refer College Students Now!; Weekly Zoom Services for Church Leaders Provide Community; 2025 Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Men's Conference; Montreat Transitional Leadership; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

May 14
Mission Council Listening Sessions in May & June; Special Finance Group Listening Sessions May 20 & 29; Health Fair at First United; Spotlight on The Brandermill Church with Rev. Kerry; PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation: Doors of Discipleship; Around the Table Initiative: Apply!; Montreat Transitional Leadership; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

May 7
Mission Council Listening Sessions in May & June - First session tonight! CON Needs You! May 13 Grant Workshop from Self-Development of People; Spotlight on Tappahannock Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kerry; Hearing from Cindy Corell for Mission Worker Sunday (May 18); How Do You Participate in National Day of Prayer? Registration Still Open for Massanetta Middle School Conference! Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

March 2025

March 27
Recent Ordination of Rev. Ginny Nambiar; Upcoming Installation Services: Rev. Blasdell Mar. 30 & Rev. Gheen Apr. 27; Spotlight on Forest Hill Presbyterian with Rev. Kerry; Spotlight on All Nations Fellowship & 13th Anniversary Celebration Mar. 30; Union Sprunt Lectures May 5-7; Massanetta Springs Bible & Church Music Conference July 20-26; Church and Community Events; Employment Opportunities

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

March 13
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

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

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