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2015 Camp Duffield
Youth Retreat
This past October, 70+ youth and advisers from various churches throughout WNY gathered for a weekend of fellowship, faith and nurturing at historic and picturesque Camp Duffield. Thanks to the WNY Presbytery for a grant, we were able to have this gratifying retreat. This gathering proved more than just a weekend of fun and laughs but of spiritual nurturing featuring a keynote speaker, energizers, group building games, small group sessions, communion celebration and homemade heavenly s’mores. This Montreat-like experience was new to many who attended and inspired deep conversations about bullying, faith formation, doubt, making a difference in our community and how to change the world one person at a time. It was an experience that made life long impressions on the attendees and has inspired many to deeply consider their relationship with God. We have already begun planning next year’s retreat using the feedback from attendees to make it an even more life-changing experience. Thank you for all of those who supported and attended the retreat, it proved to be a huge success and great opportunity to really focus on youth issues in a safe and nurturing environment. Thanks be to God!!!
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Veterans Week Dance
Open to all Presbytery Youth & Youth Groups, Grades 5-12
Where: First Presbyterian Church
21 Church at Ontario Street, Lockport
When: Sunday, November 8th 7-9 PM
Bring: Toiletry items for Veterans
For groups outside First Presbyterian Church of Lockport, contact: Contact Dave Shambach at 716-434-6463 or nshambach@roadrunner.com with questions and/or the number of people in your group by Nov. 4.
Please bring at least one chaperone for your group
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General Assembly
Committee Nominations
The deadline — Tuesday, December 1, 2015 — is fast approaching for new application for nomination forms for persons wishing to be considered by the GA Nominating Committee for nomination to one of almost thirty entities to which the GANC makes nominations. Please share this information with persons who might be considering the possibility of elected service on one of the ongoing boards, commissions, or committees at the General Assembly levels.
Interested persons will find more information including descriptions of the various entities, skills and expertise needed, as well as access to the online application form at pcusa.org/nominations; see the links on the left hand side of the webpage.
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Educator Share Group
Come join our Share Group of educators, volunteers and CE committee members. Our next meeting is 6:30PM, Thursday, November 12th at the Resource Center which is located in North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville. Our topic will be Advent. We come together to share best practices, and look at new resources. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Katz at 444-3743.
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The Presbytery of Genesee Valley and
Third Presbyterian Church
invite you to a
Service of Installation for
Lynette K. Sparks
as Associate Pastor
Sunday, November 8, 2015
10:45 AM
Third Presbyterian Church
4 Meigs Street
Rochester, NY 14607
A reception will follow
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Join the Conversation
Discuss the identity and purpose of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as part of a church-wide conversation initiated by the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly. “Please share your insights, wisdom, hopes and dreams for the PC(USA),” said Margaret Elliott, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly. “Through careful listening and honest sharing we can create a church for this time and place.” Talk individually or in groups using a discussion guide downloadable at pcusa.org/discussionguide. Hear how to walk through using the guide on information calls:
Wednesday, November 4, 3–4 p.m. (EST)
Monday, November 9, 8–9 p.m. (EST)
Use call in (800) 231-0316, or (314) 696-0504 for international participants
Also share thoughts using an online form available until November 13 at pcusa.org/identity, and join Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), in Twitter chats. She’ll be @LarissaLKA using the hashtag #pcusaidentity on:
Thursday, November 12, 9–10 p.m. (EST)
The 222nd General Assembly (2016) will use much of the information gathered to collectively discern God’s call for the church. Contact oga.communications@pcusa.org for questions or more information.
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Union Presbyterian Seminary 2016 Congregational Leadership Awards
Is your congregation or a congregation in your presbytery doing innovative ministry?
Union Presbyterian Seminary offers eight Congregational Leadership Awards annually. Since 1991, 117 churches in 29 states have received these awards. Each of the eight awards carries a $1,000 prize to support the congregation in its ministry. For more information and to apply for one of the 2016 Union Presbyterian Seminary Congregational Leadership Awards, you may download the brochure and application by clicking here or request an application by sending an e-mail to April Swofford at aswofford@upsem.edu or calling 1-800-229-2990, ext 231. The application and instructions are only available electronically. The deadline for the 2016 awards is FEBRUARY 15, 2016.
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