A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – November 9, 2023
By Maureen Wright When I interviewed with the Transitional General Presbyter Search Committee, I shared on several occasions my belief that the work of the Presbytery during this time of transition should be grounded in scripture. In my first newsletter article following my election I shared these words, “One [...]
Getting to know our newer pastors: Rev. Julie Olt
Rev. Julie Olt has served Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg since June 18. She finds both the congregation and the community to be warm and welcoming. Both are fun places that are open to new ideas. The church staff is experienced and wonderful at their positions. These assets [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – November 9, 2023
2024 Open Enrollment for Board of Pensions This year's Annual Enrollment — the time when employees can make changes or elect new benefits coverage for the next year — ends tomorrow, Friday, November 10. Feds roll out new Form I-9, sunset key Covid-19 deferment All employers, including churches, are [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – October 26, 2023
By Maureen Wright As I write these words, I am about to begin my fourth month as your Transitional General Presbyter and Stated Clerk. The opportunity that God has placed before us as a community to reflect on our identity, purpose, and future as a Presbytery is unfolding before [...]
A Season of Discernment – An Invitation
Thank you to those who completed a Landscape Survey. Holy Cow! Consulting received nearly 500 responses from the Presbytery of West Virginia community! Members of the Leadership Team will gather on Tuesday to hear a report from our consultant, Emily Swanson, about the data submitted. The data provides [...]