Presbytery of the James

Mission Council
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Committee on Nominations (CON)
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom

Commission on Ministry (COM)
2026-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom

Deadline: CPM materials submission for this month’s meeting
2026-04-07, 2026-03-03
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.

Easter
2026-04-05
He is risen!

Good Friday
2026-04-03
POJ Staff Holiday

Commission on Ministry (COM) Examinations
2026-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Commission on Ministry (COM) Moderators
2026-04-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom

New Worshiping Communities Team (NWCT)
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Registration opens Apr 1 for Polity 101 Spring Term: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM via ZOOM
2026-04-01
Registration opens April 1 for Polity 101 Spring Term: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM via ZOOM

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The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a new four-week course, Presbyterian Polity 101, designed for newly elected elders and deacons.
COURSE DETAILS

Format: Four weekly, one-hour sessions held via Zoom.

Curriculum: Spiritual leadership, congregations & meetings, ordered ministries, and the Four Councils of the PCUSA. Each session includes a handout with practical questions and scenarios.

Instructor: Carson Rhyne, Instructor in Presbyterian Polity at Union Presbyterian Seminary for 20 years.

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Participants May Choose One Session:

Winter/March: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for the Winter course is February 1-28

Spring/May: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for Spring course is April 1-30

Registration Links will appear on this page during above registration windows.
Cost: $50 per congregation (covers unlimited participants from one church).
Class Cap: Each session is limited to 24 participants. Be sure to register participants from your church by the registration deadline. If your congregation needs to attend both sessions, please register for both separately. Only one payment will be required per church, even if you need to register participants for both sessions.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Polity 101 Winter (4/4)
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a new four-week course, Presbyterian Polity 101, designed for newly elected elders and deacons.
COURSE DETAILS

Format: Four weekly, one-hour sessions held via Zoom.

Curriculum: Spiritual leadership, congregations & meetings, ordered ministries, and the Four Councils of the PCUSA. Each session includes a handout with practical questions and scenarios.

Instructor: Carson Rhyne, Instructor in Presbyterian Polity at Union Presbyterian Seminary for 20 years.

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Participants May Choose One Session:

Winter/March: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for the Winter course is February 1-28

Spring/May: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for Spring course is April 1-30

Registration Links will appear on this page during above registration windows.
Cost: $50 per congregation (covers unlimited participants from one church).
Class Cap: Each session is limited to 24 participants. Be sure to register participants from your church by the registration deadline. If your congregation needs to attend both sessions, please register for both separately. Only one payment will be required per church, even if you need to register participants for both sessions.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Polity 101 Winter (3/4)
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00

Deadline: Apr. COM materials submission
2026-03-19
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.

Mission Council and Trustees
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Polity 101 Winter (2/4)
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00

Commission on Ministry (COM)
2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00

Committee on Nominations (CON)
2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00

Polity 101 Winter (1/4)
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00

Commission on Ministry (COM) Exams
2026-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Deadline to Register for Polity 101 Winter Term: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM via ZOOM
2026-02-28
Registration closes Feb. 28 for Polity 101 Winter Term: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM via ZOOM
———————————
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a new four-week course, Presbyterian Polity 101, designed for newly elected elders and deacons.
COURSE DETAILS

Format: Four weekly, one-hour sessions held via Zoom.

Curriculum: Spiritual leadership, congregations & meetings, ordered ministries, and the Four Councils of the PCUSA. Each session includes a handout with practical questions and scenarios.

Instructor: Carson Rhyne, Instructor in Presbyterian Polity at Union Presbyterian Seminary for 20 years.

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Participants May Choose One Session:

Winter/March: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 7-8 PM, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for the Winter course is February 1-28

Spring/May: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, via ZOOM, 7-8 p.m.

Registration for Spring course is April 1-30

Registration Links will appear on this page during above registration windows.
Cost: $50 per congregation (covers unlimited participants from one church).
Class Cap: Each session is limited to 24 participants. Be sure to register participants from your church by the registration deadline. If your congregation needs to attend both sessions, please register for both separately. Only one payment will be required per church, even if you need to register participants for both sessions.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne carsonrhyne48@gmail.com .

122nd Stated Meeting of the POJ
2026-02-21 09:30 - 13:00

Registration Deadline - Stated Meeting
2026-02-20 12:00 - 12:30

Deadline: Mar. COM materials submission
2026-02-19

Deadline: Submit slides/video to 2/21 Stated Meeting Zoom Host
2026-02-12
Feb. 12 is the deadline to submit slides/video presentations to 2/21 Stated Meeting Zoom Host
