"Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit": A Pentecost Gathering of the Presbytery of Boston
June 8 from 4-6 PM
In celebration of the ways in which the Spirit is moving within our churches and beyond, the Presbytery of Boston invites you to join us on June 8th for an afternoon of song, story, and fellowship!
The celebration will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Needham, located at 1458 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492. Plenty of parking is available at Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Avenue Needham, MA 02492.
Please contact Trina Portillo, pastor@burlingtonpres.org, by May 31 to confirm how your church would like to participate in this event.
Click here to download a flyer that contains further details about the event, and please use it to spread the word within your church.
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Lydia Fellows Program
The Massachusetts Council of Churches has announced the hiring of Rev. Carrington George Moore as Director of the Lydia Fellows Program. Rev. Carrington earned a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology and also serves as the Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, & Families at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The program will support part-time (or bi-vocational) clergy in New England by increasing connectivity with other pastors, strengthening confidence and self-esteem, and providing opportunities for professional growth through financially compensated fellowships. You can send him an email of welcome, or of interest in supporting or participating in the Lydia Fellows, at Carrington@masscouncilofchurches.org.
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Cindy's Travelogue
As Cindy Kohlmann travels the country as part of her role as Co-Moderator of the General Assembly, a new series on our blog will follow her, featuring highlights of her journeys in her own words: sights seen, people met, and lessons learned. The first post highlights Cindy's travel to Zephyr Point Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe for the World Mission Consultation during the second weekend of May. Check the blog regularly for future updates, as well as some highlights from her travels earlier in the year. If nothing else, keep coming back for the great pictures.
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New! Council Minutes: Minutes from last week's council meeting are available on our website.
New! Position Opening: Church of the Covenant is currently looking for a half-time Transitional Associate Pastor. Details about the position can be found on their website.
New! Karl Barth Seminar: The Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers has invited the Presbytery of Boston to its 34th Annual Karl Barth Seminar on June 10. The seminar will be led by the Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel and Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology at Boston University. Click here for more information.
New! Young Adult Volunteer Deadline Approaching: Spread the word to young adults (ages 19-30) that June 1 is the final date to apply to the 2019-20 Young Adult Volunteer year. National sites are available. Learn more online and apply!
Grants Available to Attend Stewardship Conferences: The Presbyterian Foundation is offering grants to pastors, commissioned ruling elders and leaders of New Worshiping Communities to attend Stewardship Kaleidoscope and other similar financial leadership conferences. The grants pay half of the cost of attendance. Learn more about the grants here. Apply for a grant here. More information about the Stewardship event can be found on the "Other Gatherings" page of our website.
Mission at the Eastward: The work of MATE was a focus of our March 25 Presbytery Meeting, with the worship offering supporting their work. They have gone through some changes and challenges, including the loss of leadership and financial support. They are in the process of revitalizing as well as expanding the areas they serve, looking for innovative ways to help with homelessness, transportation needs, and food insecurity.
Click here to apply to help with housing repairs this summer. Financial donations can be made to Mission at the Eastward, and mailed to: P.O. Box 228, Leeds, ME 04263
Prayer Concerns: Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise is Jo-an's life partner. She 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. 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
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Wegter-McNelly and her family. You may send cards to: 1904 Providence Ave., Niskayuna, NY 12309
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Big Tent: This event is held in off years of the General Assembly. The theme for this year is “Called to a Movement Beyond Institution,” which is also the theme for the 224th General Assembly (2020), also being held in Baltimore. The planning team has secured two lead hotels: Lord Baltimore and Radisson. Registration costs have been reduced to accommodate attendees and encourage families to come. Click here to register.
New! "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit": A Pentecost Gathering of the Presbytery of Boston: June 8 from 4-6 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Needham.
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.
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
May 25: Global Health Catalyst Summit, Boston, MA (presenter and panelist)
May 30: - June 2 Oklahoma City, OK, Tri-Presbytery gathering of the Presbyteries of Eastern Oklahoma, Cimarron, and Indian Nations, Keynote speaker presenting three workshops, closing worship preacher, bringing greetings to the three Presbyteries during their business meetings
June 2-5: Metairie, Louisiana, Presbytery of South Louisiana (preaching and bringing greetings)
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