Presbytery of the James

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Church Safety Training
2024-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Presbytery of the James has invited Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to lead a training course on church safety that will cover situations of active shooter, fire and other disasters. Training will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $15 per person, limit of 60 participants. Registration deadline is February 29. Minimum registrants: 12. Location TBD.
Included in training:

Look at data on actual risk of armed intruders at faith-based institutions
Increased risk to churches from hate groups opposed to social justice ministries
Security role of ushers and greeters
ALICE Training Institute strategies and drill for surviving violent intruder situations
Preventing mass shootings with threat assessments and mental health counseling
Basics of “Stop the Bleed” first aid training
Creating a preparedness/security committee and developing a plan for your church

Rev. Flo Barbee-Watkins to preach
2024-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | All Nations Presbyterian Fellowship, 4103 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA, 23230, United States

POJ Staff Meeting
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Book Study: The Great Dechurching (week 3)
2024-03-12 12:30 - 13:45 | Zoom
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will it Take to Bring Them Back
Dechurching, when Christians stop attending worship services, has been described as the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. Presbyter Flo Barbee-Watkins leads this four-week exploration of the book The Great Dechurching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham. Learn more about these former members and how to engage them. Join in via Zoom for one or more sessions.
Learn more

Committee on Nominations (CON)
2024-03-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:00

Anti-Racism Committee
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Mission Council and Trustees Leadership
2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00

Commission on Ministry (COM)
2024-03-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Book Study: The Great Dechurching (week 4)
2024-03-19 12:30 - 13:45 | Zoom

Mission Council and Trustees
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Boundaries Training
2024-03-21 13:30 - 16:30 | Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
On February 17, the presbytery approved a policy that requires leaders to complete training on creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. All individuals affected by the policy (ministers, commissioned ruling elders, certified Christian educators, inquirers, candidates, and ruling elders serving the presbytery) must complete training by May 1, 2024.
This in-person event will be led by Rev. Flo Barbee-Watkins.
Additional in-person trainings are being scheduled. A self-guided virtual course is also available.
Learn more and register.

Nurture Ministry
2024-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2024-03-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Rev. Leigh Anne Ring to preach
2024-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23227
Maundy Thursday Service at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Good Friday
2024-03-29

Easter
2024-03-31

Commission on Ministry (COM) Subcommittees
2024-04-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Commission on Ministry (COM) Moderators
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

New Worshiping Communities Team (NWCT)
2024-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Commission on Ministry (COM) Examinations
2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Mission Council and Trustees Leadership
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom

2024 World Mission Ministry trip to Guatemala
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-22
See God at Work in Guatemala

Join Presbytery of the James and Presbytery of the Peaks on a joint mission and learning trip to Guatemala in April 2024. Our visit is coordinated by our mission partner, CEDEPCA (Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America).
Learn more

All Presbytery Leader Retreat
2024-04-16 15:00 - 2024-04-17 15:00 | Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center, 8727 River Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
Pastors, educators and youth workers are invited to join us for conversation, contemplation, good food, and fellowship. We will have several presentations with plenty of time to relax with friends new and old. We are limited to 30 rooms for overnight guests. The retreat includes 3 hearty meals, coffee and snacks. Commuters are welcome to join us. The cost per person is $60. Registration deadline is April 1.
