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New Book of Order

Our new Book of Order 2019-2021 is now available for download from the Presbytery website. You can find it on the "Resources" tab under "For Clerks"

Matthew 25 Initiative

The Rev. Dr. Diane Givens Moffett, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, will join us in December following her visit with the Presbytery of Northern New England. She will introduce us to the Matthew 25 initiative, which you can find more details about by clicking the above image.

Position Opening

First Presbyterian Church in Brookline is searching for an Interim Pastor upon the retirement of Rev. Alison Moore. The Interim Pastor would be responsible for aiding in the transition process and should be available for a year-log contract at 30 hours per week. This position is currently open. Interested parties may contact Sally Martin, Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church at Brookline at sallymartin2016@gmail.com.
New! Ordination Anniversaries in July:
Emily Chandler 7/10/83 - 36 years!
Valerie Doering Crisman 7/11/09 - 10 years!
Tom Kepler 7/13/58 - 61 years!
Bill McIvor 7/29/73 - 46 years!
Jean Southard 7/10/88 - 31 years!
Jane Wilson 7/12/98 - 21 years!

Congratulations and thank you! If your ordination anniversary is not listed when it should be, or is listed incorrectly, please send your information to: office@presbyteryofboston.org

New! Council Minutes: The minutes from the latest council meeting are now available on our website.

Position Opening: Common Cathedral is looking for a new Artist in Residence. More information can be found on our website.

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.

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.

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
 



Upcoming 2019 Events - Save the Date

More details for events can be found on our website here.
 
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
 
July 14-17: Purdue, IN, Presbyterian Youth Triennium

July 25-27: Massanetta Springs Bible and Church Music Conference, VA, preaching and leading a workshop

July 30-Aug 5: Baltimore, Big Tent and Mid Council Consultation, co-leading the wrap up plenary

Aug 6-9: Stony Point, NY, Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference, leading a workshop

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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