A Word from our General Presbyter – May 11, 2023
By Ed Thompson Idols come in all shapes and sizes. I am not talking about the baals and astartes that we find in the Old Testament. Most of us don’t know how to spell these words, let alone what they mean. They don’t tempt us, though, and most of [...]
A Word from our General Presbyter – April 27, 2024
By Ed Thompson The church is not a credit union. Not that there’s anything wrong with credit unions. Although I have never joined one, I have thought about it occasionally. There certainly seem to be advantages to doing so. I understand that you can get lower interest rates on [...]
A Word from our General Presbyter – April 13, 2023
By Ed Thompson Each gospel tells the story of Jesus in its own way. In particular, we see that in how they describe the events at Easter. One of the details in the gospel of John that I find striking takes place when Jesus is talking to Mary Magdalene. [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – April 13, 2023
New West Virginia tax tables available now On March 7, Governor Jim Justice signed a new tax bill into law for West Virginia lowering all income tax brackets by 21.25%. The new tax tables for 2023 can be found on the West Virginia Tax Division website. These rates were [...]
Clerks: 2022 Session Record Review dates are available
The review events for Clerks of Session to complete the annual review are set. Clerks of Session may choose between two Zoom events and five in-person gatherings. Each gathering is designed to: Support one another Share learnings and hear the latest best practices for Clerks of Session Fulfill the [...]