A Word from our General Presbyter – May 14, 2020
By Ed Thompson I want to address three topics in this article. 1) I think we need to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month now. Normally, that happens in October, but these are not normal times. While pastors may be not be in their office, while hospital and nursing home visits have [...]
A Word from our General Presbyter – April 23, 2020
By Ed Thompson Sometimes I find myself looking at my calendar and thinking about what might have been: trips cancelled, meetings postponed or rescheduled, others shifted to Zoom. Occasionally, I’ll think, “Well, that’s a relief.” This week would have been the first of three weeks in a row where I [...]
From the Stated Clerk: Celebrating communion during a pandemic – Ruling Elders
By Maureen Wright The April 10 newsletter included information on celebrating communion in this time of the coronavirus pandemic. The article referred to the March 24 Advisory Opinion (AO) from the Office of the General Assembly with guidance on celebrating the Lord’s Supper. It also included supplemental guidance offered by [...]
Presbytery Youth Council applications and nomination forms due April 30
The Youth Council is a very important part of our presbytery’s work with youth as it plans and leads two youth retreats each year, and assists in promoting other events for the youth of our presbytery. There are openings for youth and adults on Youth Council. Youth must be in [...]
CARES Act Payroll Protection Program & Board of Pensions’ Member and Church Assistance
Federal CARES Act Payroll Protection Program Update Since its passage on March 27, information regarding the Payroll Protection Program of the Federal CARES Act has been evolving and updating on at least a daily basis. This program offers loans through the Small Business Association (SBA) that may be forgiven if [...]
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