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Upcoming Retreats at St. Joseph Family Center
Friday, May 09, 2008 (15 reads)
St. Joseph Family Center, in Spokane, Washington, is offering a variety of retreats (listed below) throughout May, June, July, and August. For more information, call (509) 483-6495, or visit their website: www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.
Discover Your Personal Wisdom
May 8-10, 2008
 No matter what your age, be conscious about your aging and explore the curriculum of the second half of life. Redefine what it means to become a person of wisdom for the rest of your life.
Format: Presentations, handouts for reflection and time for personal inner work.
Thursday: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM-4:00PM (Lunch included)
Saturday: 9:00 AM-Noon
Cost: $75-$90
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Village Partnership Program in the Presbytery of the Yukon
Friday, May 09, 2008 (12 reads)
Many Village churches in the Presbytery of the Yukon struggle with not having enough funds to achieve the ministry that they believe God wishes for them, and require finding money from beyond the presbytery. Toward that end, the council of the Presbytery of Yukon recommended that Village churches partner with congregations in establishing relationships with interested congregations in the Lower 48. Thus the Village Partnership Program was born.
Congratulations to the Kaktovik Presbyterian Church!!
Kaktovik PC in Alaska is the first to establish a partnership with a Lower 48 congregation under this new Villages Partnership Program. The First Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc, Wisconsin will bring $500 into the partnership, in support of the pastor’s salary. They are now discussing what the Kaktovik Presbyterian Church will be bringing to the partnership.
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New Presbytery Administrator for Presbytery of Alaska
Monday, May 05, 2008 (0 reads)
 The Personnel Committee for the Presbytery of Alaska announced last week that they have hired a new Presbytery Administrator. Rev. David Dobler will serve in this role effective May 1st. Rev. Dobler is the President of Sheldon Jackson College. He has also served as Moderator of the 205th General Assembly in 1993. |
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Orientation Videos for the General Assembly Meeting in June
Friday, May 02, 2008 (1 reads)
Preparing for the 218th General Assembly Meeting
This year, the Office of the general Assembly is posting six videos on the web for you to use during orientation sessions, as well as for commissioners and advisory delegates to use on their own. They can be found at http://www.pcusa.org/ga218/commissioners/orientation.htm. Videos will not be available on DVD this year. Scripts of the six videos are also available for download. For more information please contact Kerry Rice at kerry.rice@pcusa.org. |
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New Hymnal Committee Now Forming!
Friday, April 11, 2008 (79 reads)
 The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, in consultation with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Office of Theology and Worship, is currently accepting applications for the new Hymnal Committee. Persons with a deep love for the song of the church, who can think theologically about music and musically about theology, who have experience in worship planning and leadership, who are able to work collegially, and who are able to make a commitment to attend all meetings of the Hymnal Committee are encouraged to apply. Candidates under the age of twenty-five are encouraged to apply.
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Peacemaking Award Programs
Thursday, March 27, 2008 (113 reads)
 The Synod Peacemaking Committee is seeking out applicants for its three Peacemaking Award Programs. Applications will be reviewed at the upcoming Peacemaking Committee meeting on April 4-5, 2008, so we encourage you to get your application in now! Keep reading for a description of the peacemaking programs...
The annual Helen Hamilton Peacemaking Recognition Award was named in honor of Elder Helen Hamilton for her pioneering work with peacemaking activities in the Synod of Alaska-Northwest, presbyteries and her continuing involvement as a volunteer with the peacemaking programs in the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The Peacemaking Committee of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest seeks individuals or groups working in or outside the church in creative ways to bring the gospel of reconciliation practically, spiritually and emotionally to bear on their local community, to receive the annual Award.
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