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Next Presbytery Mtg.
October 19th
S. Meck. PC, Charlotte |
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People of Pakistan,
recovering from devasting floods
Belinda Rice, Presbytery Staff, on the passing of her brother, Kirby Rice
The Rev. Chris Hill, health concerns
The Rev. John Wilkerson, recovering from surgery.
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BOUNDARY TRAINING: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTION: This training is required for all active Ministers, Commissioned Lay Pastors, Certified Educators, Candidates/Inquirers, COM, CPM and PJC members, and recommended also for all educators, personnel committee members, PW leaders, and interested congregational leadership. There are three more dates/locations:
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For more information and to register, click here.
FTE CALLING CONGREGATIONS CONFERENCE: Call young leaders. Renew the Church. Change the World. This conference, part of an initiative of the Fund for Theological Education, will be held Oct 7-9 in Atlanta, Georgia. Register before August 1 to save on registration. For more information, click here.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING: Workshop sponsored by the Presbytery's Leadership Development Committee. Sunday, September 19, 2-5 PM at Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Concord 8701 Mooresville Road, Concord, NC. See the flyer to find out more about this event. Please call or e-mail Nancy Youmans to register ~ 704-535-9999 ext 205 or Email: nancy.youmans@presbyofcharlotte.org
SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COMMITTEE OF WOMEN OF COLOR: October 1 -2, Dudley Hotel and Conference Center, Kernersville, NC. Theme: "Women and Church Growth" - based on Acts 16:5 “So the churches were strengthened in faith and grew daily in numbers.” Keynote speaker is the Reverend Margaret Aymer, Associate Professor of New Testament at Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, Georgia. See the flyer for more information.
NC COUNCIL OF CHURCHES CRITICAL ISSUES SEMINAR: "Fully Integrating Creation Care with the Church's Mission and Ministry" is set for Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Greensboro, NC. The 2010 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on care of creation by people of faith. While it will not be limited to legislative matters, please note that there will be a workshop on legislative issues led by Representative Pricey Harrison of Greensboro, a great champion of environmental legislation, and a workshop on the legislative process that I'll lead. In addition, the keynoter is Sally Bingham, founder of the national Interfaith Power & Light and one of the nation's leaders on issues of faith and creation care, and there are a host of timely workshops led by some of the state's experts in their fields. To register for this event, click here.
CELEBRATE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION: Theological Education Emphasis Sunday, September 19, is an invitation to you and your congregation to pray for and celebrate the gift of our seminaries. The Committee on Theological Education encourages you to embrace this opportunity and to use the liturgical resources compiled by the Office of Theological Education. The resources include responsive prayers and hymn suggestions. We encourage you to lead portions of the worship service from the baptismal font and table. Download materials for your congregation. If you need more assistance please contact the Office of Theological Education at (800) 728-7228, x 5359.
BIBLICAL STORYTELLER COMING TO SHARON PC: Donna Marie Todd will be at Sharon Presbyterian Church on September 12, 2010, at 2:00 pm to delight listeners with a 45 minute performance of Baptism at Second Creek, the story of an aging mountain man seeking redemption and baptism. The program will be followed by an informative and entertaining question and answer session. Donna Marie trained at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, performs before many groups, and is the author of The Biblical Storyteller, the official publication of the Network of Biblical Storytellers. Tickets are required and are available for FREE on a first come, first served basis. Contact the church office at 704-553-0869 or karen@sharonpcusa.org for tickets and information. Sponsored by the SPC Ministry of Worship and Music. See the flyer for this event.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN – ANNUAL FALL GATHERING: Saturday, September 11, 2010. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. First Presbyterian Church, 302 East Windsor Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Join us for the Horizons Bible Study, "Journeys Through Revelation". See the flyer for information.
MEETING OF KANNAPOLIS AREA PRESBYTERIAN MEN: All Presbyterian Men and Women of the Kannapolis/Concord area are invited to KAPM’s Breakfast Meeting, Sunday, Sept. 12, 8:00 a.m. at 5835 Covenant Presbyterian Church,Charlie Walker Road, Kannapolis, NC. See the flyer for this event.
"THE FUTURE OF FAITH": September 15-17 (Several Locations) ~ Dr. Harvey Cox, acclaimed author and Harvard professor, discusses what the future holds for religion, and for Christianity in particular. This multi-faceted series explores both the historical progression of the role of faith and religion, and the real-life implications of living as people of faith in today's world.
See the flyer for the complete schedule.
FALL YOUTH SYMPOSIUM - "SEEING THE VISION": Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive PC. The Youth Steering Committee of the Charlotte Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus is sponsoring this event for Middle & High School Youth. Early bird registration (by September 3rd) is $10.00 per person, including lunch. Cost is $15.00 after the deadline. See the registration brochure for more information on the event or call McClintock PC at 704-588-2733.
8th ANNUAL "BARNFUL OF QUILTS" 2010: Saturday, October 9th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Fox Farms, Sims Road in Waxhaw, NC. Honoring the Charlotte Quilt Guild Best In Show winners for the past 10 years. Admission is a $5.00 donation to benefit Missions and Outreach for Waxhaw PC. (Free admission for those over 80 or under 18). To find out more about the event, see the flyer or visit www.foxfamilyfarm.com
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UPCOMING REVIVALS, FALL FESTIVALS, HOMECOMING CELEBRATIONS, ETC:
CN JENKINS MEMORIAL PC - HOMECOMING CELEBRATION: "112 Years of God's Faithfulness"
Friday October 8th: 7:00 PM Talent Night @ CN Jenkins featuring local vocalist talent
Saturday October 9th: 3:00 PM Family & Friends Picnic ~ 6:30 PM Mass Choir Concert
Sunday, October 10th: 3 Homecoming Worship Services (*Pot Luck Dinner will be served after the 11:00AM service)
FALL FESTIVAL AT SHARON PC: Saturday, October 16th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. There will be music, games activities, food and more for the entire family! See the flyer for more information.
CHARLOTTE FIRST UNITED PC - HOMECOMING CELEBRATION: "Standing For Him in Trying Times"
Sunday, October 24th: Multicultual Worship Service (10:30 AM)
Monday, October 25th - Wednesday, October 27th: Revival 7:00 PM nightly
Sunday, October 31st - Homecoming Worship Service (10:30 AM) - The Rev. Reggie Tuggle, Guest Preacher
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A STUDY OF THE BELHAR CONFESSION: Consider this for one of your adult studies or a congregational study this fall.The Belhar confession was written by the Dutch Reformed Mission Church as a theological challenge to South African apartheid. The six-session study guide explores Belhar and its historical context alongside the confessions of the PC(USA) and the legacy of racism in the United States. Each session includes an essay and questions for discussion, framed in worship. The guide contains the text of the confession, its accompanying letter and Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Available from the GAMC Church Store for $5.00 each. Item Number: 2116208001
http://store.pcusa.org/2116208001
THE 219th GENERAL ASSEMBLY: To find out more about the General Assembly and the next steps that will take place, check out the 219th GA Website. From there you can download a 16-page bulletin, the "Assembly in Brief", that you can share with your congregation. This resource is a great summary of the actions of the Assembly and what those actions mean for the 173 Presbyteries in the denomination.
SWEAT-FREE T-SHIRTS: Sweat-Free Ts helps Presbyterian congregations, camps, conference centers and other groups find and purchase t-shirts that are sweatshop-free. We also help educate church members about sweatshop conditions where most of our clothes are produced. Sweat-Free Ts is part of Enough for Everyone, a PC(USA) program that offers hands-on options for congregations to participate in the global economy in faithful, just and responsible ways. Enough for Everyone is a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program.
PC(USA) E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Did you know that the PC(USA) produces 31 email newsletters to help you in your ministry, providing information and ideas in areas such as evangelism, hunger, creation care, disaster assistance and child advocacy, just to name a few? You may subscribe to any or all of these publications online at http://www.pcusa.org/subscriptions/.
IDEAS! FOR CHURCH LEADERS is a PC(USA) publication that provides congregations and church leaders with fresh ideas and information to strengthen their ministries. The Fall & Winter 2010 issue focuses on "Hospitality." Click here to get your ideas!
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