Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers Program Update
A huge thank you goes out from Sarah, Site Coordinator of the BFJYAV Program, to all those churches who have engaged with the program and the Trustee's match so far. Total funds pledged and received are now up to $12,013, meaning the remaining financial need to meet the Trustee's match is now $2,987.
If you read the following list and do not see your church listed, but wish it was participating, you can reach out to the session to ask them to approve a donation of at least $12 for this year to BFJYAV. You can also call Sarah at (781) 526 - 8838 if they would like more info or support in talking with your church leadership.
Churches Participating as of August 15:
Church of the Covenant
Taiwan Presbyterian Church of Greater Boston
First Presbyterian Church Brookline
Korean Church of Boston
Presbyterian Church in Burlington
First United Presbyterian Church Cambridge
Presbyterian Church in Clinton
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
Hartford St. Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church in Needham
Newton Presbyterian Church
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church in Sudbury
If you have not been keeping up with the BFJYAV Program, or just want a convenient reference about their fundraising, new volunteers, and important upcoming dates, it is all gathered here in a blog post on our website.
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Cindy's Travelogue: Big Tent 2019
PC(USA)'s 6th "Big Tent" gathering took place from August 1-3 in Baltimore, MD. Read a little about how it went according to Cindy's perspective, from uplifting to challenging messages, to marches against gun violence. A story about the event from The Presbyterian Outlook is also included. Of course, as always, there are lots of pictures! If you haven't been keeping up with regular feature on the website, be sure to browse the other travelogues from Cindy's travel as Co-Moderator.
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Introducing the 2019-2020 BFJYAVs: Mara Chamlee
My name is Mara Chamlee and I am from upstate South Carolina. I attended Furman University in Greenville, SC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. I love learning about and experiencing the natural world and I feel a strong sense of responsibility to care for the Creation that we have graciously been blessed with. I am very interested in environmental justice and how challenges facing our environment affect different people locally and globally. I really enjoy hiking, triathlons, and a great book! I am so excited to be serving in Boston to work with food justice, grow in faith, and challenge myself daily!
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New! Camp Wilmot Fall 5k: Join in the fun of Camp Wilmot’s Second Annual Fall 5K at 11:00 am on September 21! There will be lunch after the race, then you’ll have the chance to enjoy some of Camp Wilmot’s best resources, including the waterfront, ropes course, and archery range. Proceeds support “Campership” funds, which helps kids afford a week at camp, and their Young Adult Volunteer. Register and/or donate here - register by Sept. 1 for a free tshirt!
Direct any questions to campwilmotdirector@gmail.com
Update! “May We Forever Stand” 2019 marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans set foot in Jamestown, Virginia. On September 20, 2019, the Massachusetts Council of Churches will convene a day of learning and a night of worship to honor ancestors, commemorate 400 years of resiliency, and pray for an end to systemic and racial injustice.
Sept. 20, 12:00pm at People's Baptist Church, Boston, MA: Preaching Black Resiliency: A Master Class with Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan. Space is limited. Click here to purchase tickets.
Sept. 20, 7:30pm at Greater Framingham Community Church: Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gilkes with Bishop Claude Alexander preaching
Position Openings: Hyde Park Presbyterian Church is looking for a Youth Choir Director. College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA is also looking for a new Pastor/Head of Staff. You can read the descriptions for both and learn how to apply on our website here. At that link you will also find other employment opportunities within the Presbytery of Boston and beyond.
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Prayer Concerns: Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise is Jo-an's life partner and had a mini-stroke in December from which she is still recovering. She has also been diagnosed with uterine cancer and recently received a pacemaker. Cards can be sent to: Elise Krieger 73 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Wegter-McNelly and her family. You may send cards to: 1904 Providence Ave., Niskayuna, NY 12309
Upcoming 2019 Events - Save the Date
More details about events can be found on our website here.
New! Food Waste Weekend: September 8, 2019 - a symbol of welcome and support for the 2019-2020 Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers.
New! Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers Open House: September 15, 2019 from 2- 4 pm at First United Presbyterian Church in Cambridge.
20th Anniversary of the formation of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa: September 26 – September 30, 2019 in Port Elizabeth, SA.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope: September 30 - October 2, 2019 in San Diego, CA. Registration will open in April.
Presbyterian Women Synod of The Northeast Fall Gathering: October 18 - 19 at Stony Point Conference Center (NY).
Cindy's Travel as Co-Moderator
Aug 16-18: Homestead and Missouri River Valley Presbyteries joint meeting, Iowa, preaching at the meeting, leading a Q&A, preaching at a local church on Sunday
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