A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – December 19, 2024
By Maureen Wright As the Advent season rushes by with only six days until Christmas, I am thankful for the Presbytery of West Virginia. When I talk to colleagues about my work here, I always highlight that in the Presbytery of West Virginia people and relationships matter. I am [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – December 5, 2024
By Maureen Wright Have you ever had a favorite book, one that was read over and over and over again? A book whose story was just as appreciated the last time it was read as it was the first time it was read. For us as Christians, Advent is [...]
2025 Educator, Clergy, CP, ALP Retreat: “Be still, and know that I am God” – A Retreat on the Psalms
Monday, Feb. 17-Tuesday, Feb. 18 (from lunchtime to lunchtime) at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston. For educators, clergy, Commissioned Pastors and Authorized Lay Preachers. The psalms are read and sung in our churches. This retreat will introduce the various types of Psalms — laments, praise hymns, thanksgiving, [...]
Ruling Elder and Deacon Preparation, aka Church Officer Training, to be held on Zoom in February
To assist pastors and moderators with the period of study and preparation the Book of Order describes in G-2.0402 for newly elected Ruling Elders and Deacons, Susan Sharp Campbell, Associate for Educational Ministry, will be offering a two-part Officer Preparation Course on Sundays, Feb. 16 and 23, from 2-5 [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – December 5, 2024
Pastor 2025 Medical Cost Grant The Presbytery has established a fund to match 50% of the increase a church sustains for enrollment of child, spouse, or family coverage. Calculated as the difference between 2024 Pastor’s Participation Plan cost and 2025 Congregational Pastors Package or Transitional Pastor’s Package cost due [...]