PNews 3/17/2022

Hope. It’s one of the defining terms of the New Testament and yet hope can be frustrating when what you hoped for, doesn’t happen. Across the last two years, leaders have seen their hopes dashed as wave upon wave of COVID-19 adversely impacted our ministries. Is now the time to hope? Can we dare to hope? And what can we draw from scripture to guide our hope? In this week’s newsletter, Ralph and Brian talk about this (and more!).
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The 2021 “Year of Leader Formation: Investing in Ruling Elders and Deacons” for the Office of the General Assembly will continue to share resources for formation in the coming years. One of the first events of 2022 will be a webinar entitled “Good Stewards of God’s Grace.” It will take place on March 30, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
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The Synod of the Trinity is joining forces with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help support the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. The Synod will match up to $24,000 from any congregation or presbytery in our region that donates through the Presbyterian Mission Exchange giving platform. Send funds to be matched by clicking here. Use the “General Ministry & Mission Fund.”
Include “Ukraine” in the notes section when donating. All administration fees will be covered by the Synod so your entire donation is sent to PDA. For more on PDA’s response to the war in Ukraine, click here.
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Join the Presbyterian Foundation for a free, online Day of Learning with presentations and conversations about planned giving programs and best practices for your congregation. This learning opportunity will feature presentations by Ellie Johns-Kelley, Karl Mattison, Olanda Carr, and Brandi Casto-Waters. It will take place on Tuesday, March 29, with presentations at 10am and 1pm. To register, visit this website.
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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)! We will be continuing speaking on the topic “Preaching through the Lectionary”- Discussing the PROS and CONS of lectionary preaching! Click here for the Zoom link.
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