At the 115th meeting of the POJ on October 21, 2023, the Presbytery of the James approved “Creating a Way Forward” authorizing the Commission on Ministry to come up with a process for preparing and approving ruling elders to administer the Lord's Supper in their own churches when no installed pastor is available. In order for a ruling elder to administer communion in their own church, they must get approval from their session and attend a three-part training (two online sessions, one in-person session) and complete all assigned work.Please register by March 7, 2025 for the upcoming training by clicking the below button.Upcoming training dates and times:
- Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., ONLINE VIA ZOOM
- Wednesday, March 19, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., ONLINE VIA ZOOM
- Saturday, March 29. 10:00 am to 12:30 p.m. with lunch, in-person at King's Chapel Presbyterian Church (13346 W Patrick Henry Rd, Doswell, VA 23047)The training fee is $75/person. We encourage sessions to cover the fees of those persons being trained. If two or more members attend from one congregation, the fee is reduced to $50/person. If the fee is a barrier to participating, please contact us by clicking below.
