Encouraging older adults to take active roles in their churches and communities was the focus of a retreat November 7 led by Presbytery of the James’s Older Adult Ministry and Camp Hanover. The theme, “Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow,” and each of the…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It was December 2017. It was the 88th Kansas City Power & Light Plaza Lighting Ceremony. The switch was flipped by two Kansas City Chiefs and a child selected from the crowd. For many Kansas Citians, this marked the…
A number of teens from Presbytery of the James participated in PC(USA)’s youth conference Triennium in July. The event, which is held at Purdue University in Indiana every three years, attracts teenagers from around the United States and world who are excited about their shared…
In 1989, three presbyteries —Blue Ridge, Hanover, and Southern Virginia—merged to create the James, named after the major waterway crossing central Virginia and the new presbytery. The merger represented “varied people of faith with different memories, moving forward into a new beginning and a new…
Genito Presbyterian Church in Powhatan County celebrates its 110th anniversary this November. As a run up to the anniversary celebration, the congregation and Pastor Rev. Lisa Salita have been reviewing its history, one decade at a time. This series, entitled Genito Generations, highlights the church’s…
As the danger, violence, and political unrest escalated in Haiti throughout the summer, World Mission asked Cindy Corell to leave in September. She is with her family in Virginia and speaking to groups and churches. The Current Situation in Haiti Unrest and violence in Haiti…
Receiving offerings has been an ongoing part of the church’s story, beginning with the earliest scripture texts. Explore the history and theology of the offering, its spiritual significance, and how faith communities can continue to make congregational giving a vital practice in 21st-century culture at…
The 103rd Stated Meeting of Presbytery of the James (POJ) took place Saturday, October 19, 2019 at New Hanover Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville, VA. The members and staff of New Hanover showed hospitality was their gift. Many participants remarked in the meeting evaluation of their warm…
Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow Join other adults and church leaders for a one-day retreat event at Camp Hanover filled with food, fun, and fellowship. Using “Great is thy Faithfulness” as an inspiration for the day, we’ll explore and reflect on our purpose,…
One of the co-moderators of the 223rd General Assembly will visit Richmond October 23 for two events. Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri is an ordained Ruling Elder at First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Miami and an educator. She was elected in June 2018 as co-moderator with Cindy Kohlmann.…