Presbytery of the James will meet via Zoom on February 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. This memo outlines the plans that have been developed and the steps that church commissioners, ministers, Christian educators, presbytery moderators, and guests should take to become fully prepared for the…
Presbytery of the James met virtually on January 25, 2022. Some of the meeting leaders were hosted by Westminster Church, Richmond. Moderator Dan Jordanger, a ruling elder from Providence Gum Spring, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the presbytery in prayer.…
Three congregations recently have modified their worship practices as a result of the omicron variant surge. Feel free to adopt their language in whole or part as you consider your church’s approach to keeping your community safe. Salisbury Church, Midlothian First Church, Richmond Grace Covenant…
We are deeply grateful for all that we have been able to do and to be through you, especially during a pandemic. Our congregations and ministry partners have shown a strong resilience to continue to be in ministry in the places where they are called…
A called meeting will be held via Zoom on January 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This memo outlines the plans that have been developed and the steps that church commissioners, ministers, Christian educators, presbytery moderators, and guests should take to become fully prepared for the…
Music is breath for the soul. My wife, Laura, and I have a music room in our home. Inside, one can find guitars, a mandolin, a djembe, a banjo, a ukulele, a piano, a cello, and two sets of bagpipes! Some of us sit and…
We are thankful for our covenant that is affirmed by your prayers and financial support of the Presbytery of the James and its ministry. We rejoice in your faith, especially during the difficulty of the past two years. Undesignated income totals $467,728 through November. The…
Each year, the presbytery’s World Mission Ministry contributes financially to support young people in the presbytery who join the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program. In this ecumenical, faith-based year of service, individuals ages 19 to 30 help agencies around the world address…
Playgrounds provide a place for children and families to come together. While kids build their physical and social skills, their adults forge relationships. With funding help from the Small Church Ministry, two congregations revitalized their church playgrounds, creating welcome spaces for the community to reconnect…
After several years without vacation Bible school, the Christian education committee at Culpeper Church decided to re-evaluate the traditional weeklong event and launched something new for 2021. Once a month, the church holds Sonrise Saturdays, a morning program with music, Bible stories, activities, and games.…