Colleen Earp Colleen Earp, who has been the presbytery’s associate for youth ministry since the fall of 2014, concluded her service on June 30. During her time in Presbytery of the James, Earp also served as an associate director at Camp Hanover. With the two…
In February, the presbytery approved a strategic plan incorporating three presbyters. These presbyters—a full-time lead presbyter and two three-quarter-time positions focusing on relational care and congregational life—will provide more support for congregations and ministries by focusing on specific challenges and opportunities. A search committee for…
The 108th stated meeting of the Presbytery of the James was held virtually. Some of the leaders were warmly welcomed to Tuckahoe and Lakeside Church was a second site where leaders hosted portions of the meeting. Teaching Elder Patrick Dennis, moderator, called the meeting to…
Thanks to generous support from this Presbytery, this fall, I will be welcoming my 11th small church ministry intern to work and learn with us in Ashland. As a regular part of the internship, I assign students a book written by my seminary colleague Steve…
The Committee on Nominations is beginning its process to consider candidates to serve as the 2022 vice moderator of the Presbytery of the James. I am asking your help in bringing to our attention possible nominees who, in your opinion, would provide effective service in this…
The 108th stated meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This memo outlines the plans that have been developed and the steps that you and your church’s Commissioners should pursue to become fully prepared for the meeting. General Meeting…
A new national program is helping congregations strengthen their educational ministry. The Presbyterian Church (USA) supports excellence in this ministry through certifying its professional educators. The certification process establishes standards that an educator must achieve through a rigorous program of study and evaluation. The certified…
If the pandemic has taught us anything, we have realized what it means to steward all that God has entrusted into our care. We are caretakers of people, services, places, and resources, each deeply impacted by the changes of the past year. As we reflect…
Four Presbytery of the James churches have been certified as 2021 Earth Care Congregations by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. This honor speaks to the great commitment the congregations have made to care for God’s earth. POJ honorees are Bon Air Church, Madison Church, Second Church…
POJ’s Public Policy Witness (PPW) Ministry encourages clergy and congregations to engage in policy advocacy at local and state levels. For eight years, this ministry has worked with partners to promote affordable health care, public safety and prevention of gun violence, living wages, and accessible…