Members of Presbytery of the James traveled to Salt Lake City to participate in the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Committee work occured virtually June 25 through 27. The plenary sessions began June 29 and end July 4. We are grateful for…
The 117th meeting of Presbytery of the James was held June 18, 2024. It was a hybrid meeting held simultaneously at the Early Center at Union Presbyterian Seminary and on Zoom. Moderator Cherry Peters called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and led the…
A message from Keenan Rodgers, Board of Pensions church consultant. This invitation was emailed to ministers enrolled in the current Pastor’s Participation plan on May 29. Hello, The Board of Pensions has approved a new Benefits Plan structure, effective January 1, 2025. This represents a significant…
On behalf of the Personnel Committee, it is with mixed emotions that we share the news that Barbara Chalfant has recently accepted a call to serve as Transitional General Presbyter and Stated Clerk at Missouri Union Presbytery. Barbara’s last day in the office will be…
On April 18, the presbytery’s Older Adult Ministry hosted an event exploring aging, age discrimination, and spirituality. The program included soul-enriching worship, good food, interesting fellowship, and inspiring music in the pastoral setting of Camp Hanover. Starting the day, Elder Adrienne Knight, worship leader at Knox…
Dear Members of the Presbytery of the James, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we navigate the ongoing changes and challenges in our world, our commitment to the well-being of our church family remains steadfast. I am…
Seven congregations in Presbytery of the James have been certified as Earth Care Congregations by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program for 2024. The Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till…
Originally published in the 2024 SDOP Sunday Resource and Yearbook, page 14 Teens from Sussex County, Virginia, are excited to have a chance to work with the Presbytery of the James Self-Development of People (SDOP) Committee to help youth in their community gain leadership skills…
Easter Greetings to the Presbytery of the James! As we prepare to join our voices with Christians throughout the world and throughout time echoing the words, “Jesus Christ is risen…He is risen indeed”, may our alleluias reverberate throughout our communities. May our witness to the…
Thank you. Goodbye. Welcome. Forrest Gump may have thought life was like a box off chocolates, but right now I think life is more like a ship at sea. Sometimes we have fair winds and following seas; at other times stormy weather. At all times…