Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers Program
Several important dates for our Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers (BFJYAV) Program are coming up during the next 2 months:
August 31 - Trustees Fundraising Match
As of today, only 16% of Presbytery of Boston churches have made a pledge or donation. Their original goal was 100% participation at only $1 a month, $12 for the year. Participation from just one more church would push the number over 20%.
September 8 - Food Waste Weekend
Services this day can center around this theme as a symbol of welcome and support
September 15 - BFJYAV Open House
A chance to meet the new YAVs and hopefully celebrate meeting the Trustees match
More about all these dates can be found below and over the coming weeks.
"Hello, Presbytery of Boston, and THANK YOU!!
Pentecost offerings raised $969, and we are grateful! By God’s grace, we’ve received $4,080 in donations and $3,700 in pledges, bringing us halfway to the Trustee’s $15,000 match. Because every dollar pledged by August 31 is doubled by the Trustees, we can cover the remaining cost of rent for the YAVs with 15 more pledges of $38/month for Sept.’19-Aug.’20. Could you or your church pledge $38 a month? Or even $1/month? Stay tuned for updates—and email us your pledge today!"
Thanks & blessings,
Sarah Goodloe
Boston Food Justice YAV Program
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All congregations are encouraged to join in solidarity on Sept. 8, 2019 for Food Waste Weekend as a symbol of welcome and support for the 2019-2020 Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers.
September 8 also coincides with the date four BFJYAVs will be commissioned in their local churches: Eliot Pres in Lowell (PNNE); Hartford Street Pres in Natick; Fourth Pres in South Boston, and Church of the Covenant in Boston). Rev. Trina Portillo is willing to coordinate a group of clergy to craft a liturgy template for use on Sept. 8, and you can click on the image above for more information about the weekend.
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The honor of your prayers and presence at a celebration of the Presbytery of Boston on Sept. 15, 2019 is cordially requested.
Trusting in God's provision to meet the $15,000 Trustees match that would enable the BFJYAV Program to function this year, we invite you to pray with us through the August 31 donation deadline, and to share with us in celebrating its culmination. More than money, we will be celebrating the arrival of our 2019-2020 BFJYAVs and welcoming them to our Presbytery! Guests will gather at FUPC Cambridge and be treated to small group tours of the BFJYAV house in East Cambridge.
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6th Big Tent: The theme of this year's event being held August 1-3 in Baltimore, MD is "Called to a Movement Beyond Institution" which will emphasize our hope in the Gospel and its power to challenge institutional conventions. While registration for children and youth is now closed, general registration is still open. Click here for more information and to register.
KCB Short Term Mission trip: From July 27 - August 3, the Korean Church of Boston will commission a short term mission team to New Mexico from July 27 to August 3. They ask for prayers during their mission, which you can learn more about by clicking here to read an article about the trip written by Deacon Haewon Lee.
“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 night of worship to honor ancestors, commemorate 400 years of resiliency, and pray for an end to systemic and racial injustice. They are encouraging every denomination to turn out 100 people for the joint ecumenical worship service. More details will be posted as the date approaches.
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"
Council Minutes: The minutes from the latest council meeting are now available on our website.
Position Opening: First Presbyterian Church in Brookline is searching for an Interim Pastor upon the retirement of Rev. Alison Moore. Interested parties may contact Sally Martin, Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church at Brookline at sallymartin2016@gmail.com.
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.
Position Opening: Common Cathedral is looking for a new Artist in Residence. More information can be found on our website.
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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.
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 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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