Presbytery of the James

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

124th Stated Meeting of POJ
2026-10-17 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bon Air Church, 9201 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, 23235
Meeting information and registration: https://presbyteryofthejames.com/stated-meetings-poj/

Mission Council
2026-10-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2026-10-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States

Deadline: Register for Polity 101 (Fall 26)
2026-10-28
Register for Fall Polity 101 by Oct. 28. Learn more at https://presbyteryofthejames.com/2024/02/10/training-events/

Polity 101 - Fall (1/4)
2026-11-02 19:00 - 20:00
Polity 101 Fall (1/4)
Nov. 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a 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
Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 7-8 PM, via ZOOM
Registration closes: Oct. 28
Register: https://forms.gle/fWsSsPo2XPKsPqcJ7
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.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Deadline: CPM materials submission for this month’s meeting
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.

Commission on Ministry (COM) Examinations
2026-11-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-07 13:00 - 15:00

Polity 101 Fall (2/4)
2026-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
Polity 101 Fall (2/4)
Nov. 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a 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
Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 7-8 PM, via ZOOM
Registration closes Oct. 28
Register at https://forms.gle/fWsSsPo2XPKsPqcJ7
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.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Committee on Nominations (CON)
2026-11-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2027-01-12 13:00 - 14:00

Commission on Ministry (COM)
2026-11-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2027-01-14 10:30 - 12:30

Polity 101 Fall (3/4)
2026-11-16 19:00 - 20:00
Polity 101 Fall (3/4)
Nov. 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a 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
Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 7-8 PM, via ZOOM
Registration closes: Oct. 28
Register at https://forms.gle/fWsSsPo2XPKsPqcJ7
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.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Mission Council & Trustees
2026-11-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2027-01-20 10:00 - 11:30

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

Polity 101 Fall (4/4)
2026-11-23 19:00 - 20:00
Polity 101 Fall (4/4)
Nov. 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The POJ Leadership Connection Team is pleased to offer a 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
Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 7-8 PM, via ZOOM
Registration closes: Oct. 28
Register at https://forms.gle/fWsSsPo2XPKsPqcJ7
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.
Questions? Contact Carson Rhyne at carsonrhyne48@gmail.com.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
2026-11-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-12-22 13:00 - 15:30

POJ Closed for Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27

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

Mission Council
2026-12-16 10:00 - 11:30

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

POJ Closed for Christmas/New Year Break
2026-12-24 - 2027-01-01
