Presbytery of the James

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2026-06-23 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Deadline: CPM materials submission for this month’s meeting
2026-07-07
To allow time for review by committee members and to schedule interviews, all Inquiry and Candidacy Application materials must be submitted digitally to cpm@presbyteryofthejames.org by the first Tuesday of the month to be considered for the agenda of this month’s meeting.
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Deadline: Aug. COM materials submission
2026-07-16
To allow time for review, all required forms, including examination materials, must be submitted to com@presbyteryofthejames.org by the third Thursday of the month for consideration at the following month’s meeting.
The Commission on Ministry (COM) committees meet on or by the first Thursday of each month.

Church Communications Workshop July 17
2026-07-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, 23227
Please join us for a practical program for churches where the “communications department” is often just an administrator wearing many hats—or a few dedicated volunteers. This free hybrid program will take place online and on the campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary at the Early Center on Friday, July 17, 1- 2:30 p.m. This event is presented by Union Presbyterian Seminary and Presbytery of the James.
We’ll hear from communications staff from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Presbytery of the James, and St. Mary’s Goochland. The workshop will include topics such as: using Canva and AI, maximizing your email platform, leveling up your messaging approach and overall strategy, while making your communications both appealing and accessible.
Register here!

SDOP Community Grant Workshop
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Central Library, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Self Development of People (SDOP) is offering a Community Grant Workshop for those who want to learn more about funding possibilities at CENTRAL LIBRARY, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd.,Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Please share with your networks and ministries!
Is your grassroots group working to promote human dignity, self-reliance, and long-term solutions to poverty or oppression? If your project is led and controlled by those who benefit from it, empowers participants, and could use additional funding, you may qualify for a grant. Attend one of our upcoming workshops to ask questions and see if you qualify. No denominational affiliation required.
Registration closes the day prior to the event.
Visit https://presbyteryofthejames.com/ministries/sdop/ for all details and to register or download a flyer.

Deadline: CPM materials submission for this month’s meeting
2026-08-04
To allow time for review by committee members and to schedule interviews, all Inquiry and Candidacy Application materials must be submitted digitally to cpm@presbyteryofthejames.org by the first Tuesday of the month to be considered for the agenda for this month’s meeting.
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

New Worshiping Communities Team (NWCT)
2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Deadline: Sep. COM materials submission
2026-08-20

Deadline: CPM materials submission for this month’s meeting
2026-09-01, 2026-10-06, 2026-11-03, 2026-12-01
To allow time for review by committee members and to schedule interviews, all Inquiry and Candidacy Application materials must be submitted digitally to cpm@presbyteryofthejames.org by the first Tuesday of the month to be considered for the agenda at this month’s meeting.
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Deadline to Submit Time on Agenda Oct. Stated Meeting
2026-09-09

Deadline: Oct. COM materials submission
2026-09-17

Meeting Packet Online
2026-10-02

Deadline: Nov. COM materials submission
2026-10-15

Deadline: Dec. COM materials submission
2026-11-19

Deadline: Jan. COM materials submission
2026-12-17
