Boston Presbytery Newsletter for April 22

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Deadlines for the 225th PC (USA) General Assembly

(Presbyteries are advised to submit names as early as possible)

120-day Deadline: February 18, 2022
Agency and Committee Reports
Overtures with Constitutional Implications
Overtures referred from the 224^th assembly will be automatically referred as-is, unless a mid council notifies me of withdrawal or edited rationale by the 120-day deadline.

60-day Deadline: April 19, 2022
Overtures with financial implications

45-day Deadline: May 4, 2022
All other overtures
First concurrence
Comments

30-day Deadline: May 19, 2022
GANC Nominations Slate

STEM CURES Campaign

With the support of the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church in Somerville, members Shirin Haddadin and Ayman Halaseh formed the STEM for Syrian Refugees program to bring science, technology, engineering and math education to the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. For more information about the organization, see their Facebook page.

They now have an online auction of art to raise money to continue funding this program. Here is a link to the auction where you will see the paintings made by artists who reside in the Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps in Jordan. Feel free to share this link with your neighbors, family, and friends! This auction ends on May 2. All auction proceeds are going directly to individual artists and to STEM CURES to continue running STEM programs in Refugee camps.

Moved by the Spirit

Newton Presbyterian Church is renewing its commitment to the words of Paul, exemplifying the Spiritual Gifts around us. The Church is asking for donations of artwork from all who feel moved by the Holy Spirit. All interested parties should contact the Outreach Committee of Newton Presbyterian Church at npcartsprogram@gmail.com.

Artwork that is inspired by religious and spiritual understandings can be based in Scripture, history, or personal interactions with religious life. All artwork will be reviewed and if accepted will be published on the Newton Presbyterian Church Website, social media channels, and hopefully publicized in a special format.

Click here for more information.

New! 2021 Harvard Medal: the Rev. Dr. Preston Williams, long-time member of the Presbytery of Boston and Professor Emeritus of Harvard, is being honored by Harvard University with the 2021 Harvard Medal.

New! Funeral Assistance Grants: FEMA is now accepting applications for Funeral Assistance that may be relevant to your congregation. Click here for more information and instructions for applying.

NE Glow: You can connect with NE Glow on Facebook, Discord, and on their website.

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

Job Opening: The United Presbyterian Church of Whitinsville is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant. More information, including instructions on how to apply, can be found on our website.

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