Sign up today for the Northeast Ecumenical Stewardship Council's biennial stewardship event. Letting Go is a one-day program focused on those things that hold us back from becoming our most authentic selves. Learn from a series of TED-like talks followed by guided small group discussion, a panel-led dialogue on real world experiences, workshops on practical stewardship topics, and meaningful worship. NESC is an ecumenical group, and people from all Christian communities are welcome. The cost is $49, which includes lunch plus coffee/tea. There is ample free parking.
Click here or on the image below for details and to register.
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Hands and Feet is an initiative launched by the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Nelson's idea is to strengthen the church’s mission efforts through partnerships and mission involvement in cities hosting the General Assembly. They are kicking off 2019 with a new monthly e-newsletter and a redesigned website. Each month they will highlight related news stories as well as blog posts written by Melva Lowry and Olivia Thomas, who are serving as the Hands and Feet Fellows at The Center Baltimore. Read stories about the work being done and look for similar opportunities in your own communities.
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Youth from Fourth Presbyterian and Hartford Street Presbyterian Churches participated in CityReach this weekend! Fifteen currently or formerly unhoused CityReach staff welcomed youth and adults from 10 different congregations to St. Paul's Cathedral, Boston to learn about homelessness through listening, serving, and building relationships with others. Click on the image above to see more pictures from the days activities.
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New! General Assembly Receives Grant: Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded the Presbyterian Foundation a second grant of $1 million as part of its National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. The grant will allow the Presbyterian Foundation to offer activities that will strengthen congregational vitality. Read the full article to learn what sorts of opportunities this will create.
Prayer Concerns: Reverend Doctor Horace T. Allen, Jr. of Brookline MA., died on February 5, 2019. His Presbyterian leadership was remarkable. He was the first director of the joint office of Worship and Music, served as a co-chair of the English Language Liturgical Consultation, and was Boston University School of Theology's first professor of Liturgical studies from 1978 - 2003 when he retired as Professor Emeritus. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00pm in Marsh Chapel at Boston University, 735 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. You can read his full obituary, which ran in the Boston Globe
Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise 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. She's in nursing care at the Knollwood Nursing Center. Jo-an has requested prayer, both for Elise and for her as she attends to Elise and takes care of the necessary paperwork and such matters. Cards can be sent to: Elise Krieger 73 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
Rev. Richard Grant, an ecumenical executive posted to Lancaster, PA, Ken Grant's father, and Amanda Grant Rose's grandfather, died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. A celebration of life and resurrection will be held at Homestead Village, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, PA at 11:00am, Saturday, February 23, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lancaster County Council of Churches Endowment Fund, 812 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Read his full obituary here.
Father George Peter Magnuson, former General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Boston, died on October 18, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church: The Friends of Music 2015 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80205 or A Just Harvest, P.O. Box 608033, Chicago, IL 60626 in George's name. Cards may be sent to George's widow, Rev. Carrie Doehring, at 2310 South University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210. Read his full obituary here.
Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program: Apply for a transformational year of service in South Korea, Zambia, Colombia, Scotland, Peru & the Philippines, or encourage young adults (ages 19-30) you know to consider the opportunity. More information is available online here. International placements are open until March 1. Applications for national sites are open until June 1.
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New! Eco-justice Lent Calendar: Presbyterian Mission and the Presbyterian Hunger Program are offering a free eco-justice themed Lent Calendar to help us walk in moving towards sustainable choices that restore and protect all of God’s children and creation.
New! 2018 Tax Guides: Guides for ministers and federal reporting requirements for churches are now available through Benefits Connect (see Quick Links when you log on). The Board of Pensions is also hosting a webinar on filing returns on Wednesday, March 13, 2-3pm ET.
Camp Wilmot Winter Weekend: February 22 - 24 for middle and high school students. $50/person. This year's theme is youth of the Bible. Contact Rev. Devin Dickinson for information and to register.
"Lead Kids" Ministry Workshop: March 16 in Shrewsbury, MA, a program of Berea Ministries. A team of New England kid's ministry leaders have crafted a day of training and tools for you and your volunteer team. Click here for more information and group rate tickets.
Northeast Ecumenical Stewardship Council's Special Event: Saturday, April 6, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Faith Community Church, Hopkinton, MA.
PCUSA's Sixth Big Tent: August 1 - 3 in downtown Baltimore, MD.
Pastor's Canadian Canoe Trip: September 22-30 - a trip about less yet hoping to provide you with more; More God, more peace, and more inspiration.
Presbyterian Women Synod of The Northeast Fall Gathering: October 18 - 19 at Stony Point Conference Center (NY).
Cindy's Travel as Co-Moderator
February 22-26: New Harmony Presbytery (South Carolina) - Presbytery meeting, Sunday worship, leadership meeting
February 27-28: Peace River Presbytery (Florida) - Presbytery meeting
March 1-4: Ohio Valley Presbytery (Indiana) - Presbytery meeting and local congregation
March 8-15: Seattle for NEXT conference - workshop presenter, preaching at home church, Central Kitsap Presbyterian
March 17-23: Presbytery Leader Formation cohort (continuing education) in Georgia
March 26-29: Louisville - Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting
March 30: Vilmarie is visiting with the Presbytery of Northern New England at the meeting in Newburyport
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