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You can help increase mission sending
Friday, March 05, 2010 (5 reads)

Are you called to mission service or know somebody who might be? Presbyterian World Mission currently has openings in Brazil, Ethiopia, Haiti and Sudan, among other countries. Visit One Door to view the openings. World Mission’s goal is to recruit, train and send 22 more mission co-workers this year, but meeting that goal depends on the financial support of Presbyterians. The more Presbyterians give, the more mission personnel can be sent. Contribute to mission personnel support online or call (800) 728-7228, x5628.

New mission personnel depart for Africa
Friday, March 05, 2010 (14 reads)

Last month three new mission workers completed their orientation and have now begun overseas service:Carolyn Weber, a Presbyterian pastor for more than two decades, is serving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as library advisor/English instructor at Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary. Bob and Kristi Rice are serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Bob will be working with the Presbyterian Community of Congo as a Christian education and evangelism consultant. Kristi has been appointed to team ministry and will assist Bob in his role. Bob was ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament by San Francisco Presbytery on Feb. 7.

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Daily Lenten Devotional
Friday, March 05, 2010 (13 reads)

d365.org is an online devotion website that provides daily devotions throughout the year. This lenten season's theme is called Journey to the Cross. Scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts, accompanied by gentle music, can be accessed every day at www.journeytothecross.org through Easter Sunday, April 4.

Bishop Brian Prior of the Diocese of Minnesota will introduce this year's theme "Things Done and Left Undone" each week. Writers from sponsoring denominations will illuminate the theme in the days to follow. Ken Medema shares his gift of music by providing original music tracks composed exclusively for Journey to the Cross. Make this unique meditative resource a part of your journey from the dark road to the cross to the joy of resurrection.

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General Presbyter Opportunity in Michigan
Friday, March 05, 2010 (11 reads)

The Presbytery of Mackinac is seeking to fill the part-time position of General Presbyter. This person is to provide administrative and spiritual leadership for the Presbytery, to advance their mission. Responsibilities include:

Serving as head of staff with responsibility for the implementation of the Presbytery’s decisions in the matters of strategy, program and resources.
Serving as a primary resource person to the Committee on Ministry and the Coordinating Council and a secondary resource person to other committees as needed.

Princeton's Offers Free Webinar - Serving Those Who Serve
Friday, March 05, 2010 (13 reads)

Pastoral Care for Veterans and Military Families

Monday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. EST

How can pastors and lay leaders in local church settings better reach out to and serve members of the military and their families? What about offering pastoral care to those returning from combat?

Lt. Col. Peter Bauer, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, clinical social worker, and the Chief of the Wounded Soldier Sponsorship Program at the Army Reserve Warrior and Family Assistance Center at Fort McPherson, Georgia, will be addressing these and related topics at Monday's Pastors' Monthly Roundtable.

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Educational Opportunities at Whitworth
Friday, March 05, 2010 (13 reads)

Diploma in Lay Pastoral Ministry
June 7-11 and June 14-18, 2010

Churches and religious organizations are looking for qualified men and women to serve in non-ordained positions of pastoral leadership in the church. Unfortunately, many otherwise qualified people are reluctant to pursue these positions because they do not feel adequately prepared biblically and theologically, or they find themselves lacking the practical skills they need to be successful in ministry. Others are already involved in ministry positions but feel limited by their lack of training and ongoing opportunities for development and support.
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Synod Sponsors Disaster Response Training in March
Thursday, February 18, 2010 (180 reads)

The Synod is pleased to sponsor a Disaster Response Training Event to be held in the Presbytery of Central Washington. Moses Lake First Presbyterian Church is hosting this Synod-wide training event facilitated by John Robinson, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Response Associate, PCUSA.

The training will begin with lunch at noon, Thursday, March 18, 2010, and end with a noon Lunch on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Click here to download a tentative schedule.

Pre-Registration is required for adequate planning and accommodations. Please register before March 1, by downloading the registration form or by registering online.

The Synod will pay costs for four (4) representatives from each presbytery to attend this training. The training is open to all, however the costs for additional attendees are to be covered by the individual or other sources. Costs include lodging, meals, transportation, and mileage. Facility rental fees, training supplies, materials, and other support services (i.e. AV equipment, etc.) will be covered by the event sponsors.

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