Presbytery of the James

POJ Office Closed - Memorial Day
2023-05-29

Rev. Leigh Anne Ring to preach at Burkeville Church
2023-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Burkeville Presbyterian Church, 314 McLean St, Burkeville, VA, 23922, United States

Rev. Leigh Anne Ring to preach at Westminster Canterbury
2023-05-25 10:30 - 11:30

Budget Meeting
2023-05-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
Mission Council and moderators/leaders of all POJ committees, teams and commissions will meet in person to create a draft of the 2024 budget.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2023-05-23 13:00 - 15:30

Deadline for reports to be included in June Stated Meeting Packet
2023-05-23

Presbyters Meet and Greet with Church Leaders
2023-05-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Tappahannock Presbyterian Church, 204 Kino Road, Tappahannock, 22560, United States
The three presbyters will be meeting with church pastors and clerks of session of Northern Neck churches. If you were not able to attend the meet and greet in your area and would like to attend this one instead, please contact the presbytery office at office@presbyteryofthejames.org.

Small Church Pastors Fellowship Dinner
2023-05-21 16:00 - 19:00
Small Church Ministry invites pastors of small churches to a BBQ potluck on May 21 at Brandermill Church in Chesterfield. Join for great food, fellowship, and discussion.
Learn more and RSVP

Self-Development of People (SDOP)
2023-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
Please contact the presbytery office for more information: office@presbyteryofthejames.org.

1001 Worshiping Communities Team
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Mission Council and Trustees
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00

New Professionals Orientation
2023-05-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
This New Professionals Orientation will help new professionals:
· Become better oriented to the vision, mission, structure and ethos of The Presbytery of the James
· Become aware of the ministries, resources and opportunities within the Presbytery and the PCUSA
· Establish support systems to ensure a good start in ministry
· Share their observations and insights to help improve the ministry formation and education

Nurture Group
2023-05-15 14:00 - 15:00
This is a group of Christian Educators meeting virtually to support one other. For additional information, please contact Presbyter for Congregational Life Barbara Chalfant: barbarac@presbyteryofthejames.org

Disaster Relief Trip to Florida
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-21
Continuing their efforts to help west Florida recover from Hurricane Ian, POJ’s Disaster Relief Ministry is organizing a third trip to the area in May. This time their work will be in the town of Wauchula. Volunteers must be able bodied and willing to do manual labor (at your own pace). You do not need to have a background in construction as a variety of skill levels will be needed. Having your own tools (hammer, pry bar, tape measure, gloves, work boots, eye protection, etc) is helpful, as is training in first aid and CPR.
To volunteer, email ministry leader Brown Pearson or call him at 804-347-8895.

Commission on Ministry (COM)
2023-05-11 10:30 - 15:30

Budget Meeting
2023-05-10 14:00 - 15:30
Mission Council will meet with all moderators and chairs of committees, commissions and teams via Zoom to explain this year’s budget process. Invitation with link will be sent to participants.

Mission Council and Trustees Leadership
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00

Older Adult Ministry
2023-05-09 13:00 - 14:30

Committee on Nominations (CON)
2023-05-09 13:00 - 14:00

Leigh Anne Ring to preach at Second Church, Richmond
2023-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Second Presbyterian Church, 5 North Fifth St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Flo Barbee-Watkins to preach at South Plains
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:00

Commission on Ministry (COM) Examinations
2023-05-04 13:00 - 16:00

Commission on Ministry Leadership
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00

1001 New Worshiping Communities Team
2023-05-03 15:00 - 16:00
Organizational meeting for the new team forming to support New Worshiping Communities of the POJ.

Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering
2023-04-29 09:30 - 12:30 | First United Presbyterian Church, 3401 North Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
In person at First United Church (3401 North Avenue, Richmond)
or via Zoom
Hear from mission speakers, participate in the annual business meeting, install new PW-POJ leadership team, remember Presbyterian Women who have entered the Church Triumphant, and share in communion.
Register by emailing Kathy Peebles. Include your name, church name, and plan to attend in person or virtually.

Overture Deadline for June Stated Meeting
2023-04-25
Overtures must be at the presbytery by noon eight (8) weeks prior to a meeting. For the June 20, 2023
meeting, the deadline will be April 25, 2023 by noon

Called Meeting of Presbytery of the James
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to address amendments to the Book of Order proposed by the 225th General Assembly of the PC(U.S.A.).

Presbyters Meet and Greet
2023-04-20 12:30 - 14:00 | New Hanover Presbyterian Church, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116
The three presbyters will be at New Hanover Church to meet with leaders of nearby churches.

Spiritual Parish Model Information Session
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:30
For more information contact the POJ office: office@presbyteryofthejames.org.

Mission Council
2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
