PNews 9/30/21

The horror of covid is that it robs its victims of their ability to breathe. The pandemic has created a corporate breathing problem for the church as well. As the church looks ahead to life beyond the pandemic, can the church’s breathing be made fully whole again? In this week’s meditation, Breathing Again, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge addresses this question and more.
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The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) will host a virtual discussion next month with New Mexico Women’s Global Pathways and a host of community leaders and clergy from around the country to help churches build authentic relationships to fight poverty. Registration is open now for “The Struggle is Real! How the Church Can Understand Ways to Listen, Engage and Form Relationships with Communities to Eradicate Poverty.” The forum and dialogue session will take place via Zoom from 4 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Oct. 29.
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Come treat yourself on Monday mornings at 10am to Coffee with Clergy! It’s a space for Pastors to shake off the Monday morning drudge with coffee, laughter, and great conversation among colleagues. B.Y.O.C. (or tea)! Next week’s topic, “BLOW IT UP!!” In so many ways the pandemic has allowed Pastors/congregations to rethink how “church” is done. What would you change? Click here for the Zoom link.
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It’s time to register for Session Minutes Reading! There are a few options for registration. We have two dates, October 2 and October 16, that you can come in person to the Presbytery office, or you can sign up for an online reading option.
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As you enter the 2021-2022 school year, there is a need to not only nurture the children but also to encourage and support parents and grandparents of children who at this point cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Next Generation Ministry Team is considering sponsoring a cohort group specifically for children’s ministry leaders.
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Join the Presbyterian Foundation for a Virtual Day of Learning October 12, 2021 on “Stewardship of Church Property”. There will be time for questions and answers. Join us October 12 for this FREE virtual learning opportunity focused on Managing and Stewarding Church Property.
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