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Board of Pensions Resources
INFORMATION FOR PRESBYTERY LEADERS
The attached “Information for Presbytery Leaders” sheet provides you with a brief summary of our benefits, programs, and grants to which you might want to refer. We have added a key to know which items would need presbytery action. Let me know if there is anything on this sheet you would like to know more about or need some clarification.
FIDELITY EVENT
This is an announcement for you to use to let participants in the Retirement Savings Plan know about a 30-minute free webinar offered by Fidelity on November 2. This webinar will help attendees get to know NetBenefits, an online retirement resource from Fidelity Investments. Participants can also schedule a complimentary, one-on-one consultation with Dan McCarthy, the Fidelity Retirement Planner who will be hosting this event. Feel free to use this newsletter content as is. It contains the date, time, and a link to register for the event.
2022 BENEFITS THAT SERVE THE CHURCH
This is a handy one-page summary of our benefits with a key to identify any work/hour requirements.
Quick Facts and Dues Schedule 2022
This link takes you to a good companion to the 2022 Benefits That Serve the Church document. It outlines most costs for benefits. Please note that for determining costs for the medical plan for church employees who are not installed pastors, church employers should contact the Board of Pensions to get assistance with medical plan pricing.
I am available and happy to assist any groups needing to discuss benefits options like Pastor Nominating Committees, Interim/Transitional Search Teams, Church and Presbytery Personnel Committees, and COMs. I am available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. My mobile number is 215-587-7239. Of course, the Board is available to assist you as well. Employer services can be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN).
Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Carrie Mitchell
Church Consultant for the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic
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New England GLOW
NE Glow Day Retreat: Mark your calendars! NE Glow will be hosting a one day in person retreat on Saturday, October 23 from 11AM to 4PM at the Presbyterian Church in Bedford, NH. We are planning games, art, worship, and music. Registration forms and more information will be coming soon on the website.
Common Cathedral Lunches with Burlington Pres: New England Glow is partnering with the Presbyterian Church in Burlington, MA (BPC) to prepare lunches for the congregation at Common Cathedral. BPC is hosting an afternoon event of fun and worship to prepare the lunches on Saturday, November 13 starting at 1PM. On Sunday, November 14 everyone is invited to meet at 11:45 at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral at 138 Tremont St in Boston. Worship begins at Brewer Fountain on the Boston Commons at 1 PM. Boston Common Garage on Charles Street has free parking on Sundays. Outdoor parking is also available near Downtown Crossing.
Supporting New England Glow: As a community of youth, leaders and pastors we have been meeting for over a year now to discuss and build a sustainable and meaningful youth ministry in the regions of Boston and Northern New England. We have done some amazing things as a group and look forward to many more experiences together but we still need your support. To find out how you can further support this growing ministry click here.
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Rev. Nta William Nche of Cameroon
Rev. Nche is an ordained pastor from the Momo Division Northwest Region of Cameroon and serves as the National Peace Coordinator with the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon. He was set to join our Presbytery in person, but plans were changed in light of the ongoing pandemic. He did join us virtually at our recent Presbytery Meeting. If you missed his greeting, you can view it here. If you would like to use the video of his greeting in your congregation, the video can also be downloaded from that same link.
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Newton Church Gets Creative with the Arts: Check out this article in the Presbyterian Mission Agency news about Newton Presbyterian Church!
It is about the pandemic and how Newton Presbyterian Church has been reaching out and inviting artists, writers and musicians to showcase their works in its worship space and through the church’s social media platforms as a way to glorify God and reflect on the gift of grace.
Remembering Priscilla Kelso: Priscilla Lasmarias Kelso, beloved wife of The Rev. Barton Kelso and mother of Rachel Kelso, and treasured participant in the life and work of Boston Presbytery, passed from this life on September 15, 2021. A service to honor her memory will be held in the Newton Presbyterian Church on November 6. Her full obituary can be found here. Condolences may be sent to the Kelso residence at 11 Harrington Street, Newton, MA 02460.
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Job Openings: Church of the Covenant in Boston is seeking a part-time Child Care Worker for Sunday mornings. More information, including a job description with instructions on applying, can be found here.
The Presbyterian Church of Topsham Vermont is seeking a Pastor. More details and full MIF can be found here. The 200-year-old continuously running, historically restored church is seeking a ¼ time pastor. Contact: Tom Otterman. Phone: 802-439-6252 Email: Ottermansurvey@gmail.com
Connect Throughout the Week: We have two opportunities during the week to connect for support and encouragement. The login information can be found in the Presbytery calendar on the website.
Mondays at 10:00 am
Tuesdays at 3:00 pm
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