PCUSA's Sixth Big Tent
Join Presbyterians from far and wide at this event held in off years of the General Assembly. The theme for this year is “Called to a Movement Beyond Institution,” which will emphasize our hope in the Gospel and its power to challenge institutional conventions. It is also the theme for the 224th General Assembly. The goal is to come together and live in this moment, immersed in our current cultural context of racial division, gender inequality, and economic disparity to be renewed, refreshed and reformed, so that we may be sent out to impact change in our own communities.
Registration for children and youth is now closed, but general registration remains open. Click on the image above for more information about Big Tent and to register.
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“May We Forever Stand”
Massachusetts Commemorates 400 Years of Black Resiliency
2019 marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans set foot in Jamestown, Virginia. Since then, Black communities have demonstrated remarkable resiliency in the face of cruelty, terror, and systematic oppression. Through it all, the Black Church has endured as a beacon of hope and testimony to resurrection. 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.
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KCB Short Term Mission trip
This summer, the Korean Church of Boston will commission a short term mission team to New Mexico from July 27 to August 3. Since 2016, KCB has been sending short-term mission teams to assist the ministry of Rev. Duk Jae Lee, a missionary and educator who has been serving the Navajo community in New Mexico for over 15 years. This year’s mission team members include 26 youths, college students, teachers, Kwonsas (senior deacons), and elders.
They ask for prayers during their mission, which you can learn more about by clicking the image above to read an article about the trip written by Deacon Haewon Lee.
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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"
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.
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
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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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 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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