A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – November 14, 2024
By Maureen Wright In August 2023, the Presbytery of West Virginia began its transition, and throughout the past 14 and a half months we have talked often about what transition means. I have shared my belief that this transition is an invitation from God to reflect on our identity, [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – November 14, 2024
2025 Per Capita The 20252 Per Capita rate is $30.30 per member, according to the church’s membership in the most recently file statistical report. With the total rate at $30.30 per member, the Presbytery of West Virginia will keep $17.46, sending $10.44 and $2.40 to the General Assembly and [...]
Expanding Your Ministry Toolbox: Get Better at Dealing with Difficult People
Get Better at Dealing with Difficult People, an Expanding Your Ministry Toolbox course, will be held from 9 AM to noon Saturday, January 18 on Zoom. The cost per person is $20. The registration deadline is Friday, January 10. To register online and pay with a credit card, use the [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – October 24, 2024
By Maureen Wright Today is exactly four weeks until the Presbytery of West Virginia gathers at First Presbyterian Church, Fairmont, for its final meeting of 2024. Just over a year ago, the Presbytery began A Season of Discernment led by the Leadership Team in consultation with Emily Swanson of [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – October 10, 2024
By Maureen Wright When my children were young, one of our favorite things to do was read together. One of the picture books on our shelf was Count Your Blessings. Inspired by the Johnson Oatman, Jr. hymn, “Count Your Blessings,” the book focuses on simple childhood blessings like hugs, [...]