Presbytery of the James has partnered with the Presbyterian Foundation to provide four quarterly “small church forums” where experts in small church finance and financial planning meet with church leaders to: · Provide a clearer look at congregational finances · Offer some examples of best…
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Approximately 70 people attended the Older Adult Ministries fall retreat on September 27 at Camp Hanover. Rev. Denise Anderson, co-moderator of the 222nd General Assembly, spoke on the power of using stories to connect people across economic, ethnic, and generational divides. As Jesus did with…
Nearly three-quarters of Haitians live on less than two dollars a day. Hunger and poverty are daily challenges, as are political turmoil and violence.Yet God is at work in Haiti. God called Cindy Corell to serve in the desperately poor country of Haiti. As a…
Throughout 2018, the Camp Hanover Ministries Purpose Group has been discussing plans to change Camp Hanover’s structure through incorporation. Among other benefits, incorporation secures the future of the camp and helps insulate both the presbytery and the camp from liability risks. Learn about incorporation at…
The 100th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Lord Jesus Korean Congregation in Richmond. It was a wonderful meeting; the host congregation was very gracious; the facilities were superb; we had a full day. Our…
UPDATE: At the October 20 stated meeting, Presbytery of the James voted to approve Rev. Fred Holbrook as the interim general presbyter/stated clerk to succeed Rev. Carson Rhyne. Fred will begin a 12-month renewable call on December 1. Learn more about Fred and read his…
A group of sixteen volunteers from Presbytery of the James (POJ) are in New Bern, North Carolina helping with recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence. Led by Brown Pearson, moderator of POJ’s Disaster Relief Purpose Group, the team was one of the first to arrive and…
The Presbytery of the James will hold a stated meeting Saturday, October 20. The meeting packet is available online. Meeting Details October 20, 2018 Meeting…
In Haiti, farmers and civil society are demanding social reforms in response to decades-long corruption. Immense frustration at the poor conditions in which Haitians are living has lit a fire in the streets. Cindy Corell, a mission co-worker sponsored by Presbytery of the James, reports…
Presbytery of the James is fortunate to be one of only five presbyteries hosting Dr. Mary Mikhael, Syrian native and recent past president of the Near…