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This Sunday! Ordination Invitation
On Sunday, March 26, at 3:00pm, the Presbytery of Boston will ordain Maeve Hammond to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The service will take place at First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC. A gathering with refreshments will follow. All are welcome!
We invite ordained clergy to wear red stoles. Folks can park in the parking lot of First Congregational Church (21 Church St.) or in spaces in the town of Winchester. Carpooling is encouraged! Otherwise, the church is within walking distance of the Wedgemere stop on the Lowell commuter line.
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The Presbyteries of Boston & Southern New England
are seeking a 3/4-time Stated Clerk
The qualified candidate will be interested in serving as part of a team that approaches its role of resourcing the Presbyteries with energy, intelligence, imagination and love. We seek a Stated Clerk who is passionate for the Presbyterian Church (USA), self-directed, able to multi-task, maintains confidentiality and is detail-oriented. The qualified applicant will have a clear understanding of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and look to utilize that in ways that provide for flexibility, creativity, counsel and the furtherance of ministry. It is a requirement that the Stated Clerk be adept in the usage of technology.
Click here for more information and to apply. Applications are due by April 14, 2023.
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Dear Members of Presbytery of Boston,
We are thrilled and honored to invite you to join us for the Korean Church of Boston’s 70 th Anniversary Symposium from April 24 to April 26, 2023.
As we celebrate our 70 th anniversary as an immigrant church planted in the United States, we will reflect and thank God for His great love that He bestowed upon us. We have prepared several events to commemorate this anniversary under the theme of “Gratitude.” One of the main events is the symposium titled:
Two Tales of a City Upon a Hill:
–Unlocking the Past for a Better Future Together:
Stories of Native Americans & Korean American Churches–
Through this symposium, we would like to give our very sincere thanks to the American missionaries for their sacrifice that brought Christianity to Korea and allowed the Kingdom of God to blossom. Because of their sacrifice and God’s mercy, the current generation of Korean Americans are flourishing in this country as a Christian community.
Our main goal is to reflect on the past history of the Protestant mission from various perspectives and envision our future together as we find thanksgiving and hope for the Korean American Christians in the midst of inequity and discord.
We sincerely hope you can join us for our 70th Anniversary Symposium in April!
The Korean Church of Boston
The symposium will be held both in person & virtually. If you would like to join in person, please note that on the first day of the symposium, there will be a banquet (5:30pm) prior to the session.
Click here to learn more and register
(Registration deadline: March 24 )
If you would like to participate virtually, you can join us via our YouTube channel:
Day 1:
https://youtube.com/live/Zk7tuaI-53Q?feature=share.
Day 2:
https://youtube.com/live/-8vwATvcaZw?feature=share.
Day 3:
https://youtube.com/live/LOwz_OMZJ9s?feature=share.
Please send any questions or concerns to kcbweb70@gmail.com
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Dear Siblings in Christ,
Attached is the Synod of the Northeast 2022 Annual Report. The Synod community, staff, and commission, in a faithful effort to create unencumbered spaces for the Holy Spirit to work among us, diligently worked toward responding to two questions--"When Did We See You? And "What Is Your Highest Dream of What Church Should Be Today?" Our report includes stories of bold faith as congregations and presbyteries embraced current challenges with appropriate risk-taking and a spirit of experimentation.
The report can be accessed here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/zkpz/ziex/.
We hope that you will be inspired by learning about the work of the Synod. Your support of the Synod is invaluable. Our ministry is made possible by your generous gifts of time, talent, and resources.
Thank You,
Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley
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New! Presbyterian Historical Society: Each month of 2023, the Presbyterian Historical Society is bearing witness to the lives of African American leaders throughout the history of the PC(USA). March features a biography of Yenwith “Yen” and Muriel Whitney. Click here to read more about them.
Community Purchasing Alliance: The Community Purchasing Alliance of MA is a cooperative of community institutions -- primarily congregations & schools -- pooling buying power to negotiate better rates and terms on essential services. We strive to direct this buying power to Black-, Brown- and worker-owned businesses to grow local, living-wage jobs and close Greater Boston's racial wealth gap.
Newton Presbyterian Church worked with them last year on a group insurance purchase that saved several thousand dollars. NPC is planning to work with them on an upcoming printer/photocopier group purchase as well and looking at other options. They want to make sure the Presbytery knows about this resource because we can all greatly benefit from saving money and using our purchasing power in aggregate to support equity and justice by supporting minority and women owned businesses.
This spring, CPA is organizing group purchases for copier leases, commercial insurance, electricity, and janitorial services. Requesting a quote does not obligate you to contract with us, but it can help secure a better rate for the collective at no cost to your congregation.
Info sessions for the electricity purchase will be held in March and April
For any questions, please contact Chi Mokel at chineze@cpa.coop
Black Resistance Bible Study: A new seven-week PC(USA) Black resistance Bible study launched on February 1. The series is called “Models of Black Resistance Past and Present” and will stream on the RE&WIM Facebook page at 5 p.m. Eastern Time each Wednesday from February 1 through March 15.
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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
Church Resources: New Employment Guidance for PC(USA) Sessions and Session Personnel guidelines from the Office of the General Assembly are now available.
The church staff review form that was shared at out last Stated Meeting is also available.
Find links to both on the resources links for churches section of our website here.
Job Openings:
Newton Presbyterian Church seeks a dynamic musician with vision to develop a thriving music ministry. Inquire to: newtonpresbyterian@gmail.com
https://bit.ly/NPC_Organist
Nashua Presbyterian Church, a young church, founded in 1984 and chartered in 1996 is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead us into the future. Our congregation of approximately 60 active members is active and worships, plays, and works together as a family. The congregation supports local and global mission with gifts of money, time, and spiritual support. We are seeking a candidate who is ordained in or is a candidate for ordination in the PC(USA). The Pastor shall be responsible for providing leadership in the worship life of the congregation, for pastoral outreach to members and friends of the congregation and for working with the leadership of the church to further the stated goals of the congregation. Applicants may review our website at www.nashuapresbyterian.org or our Facebook page. Please send PIF with cover letter to David Millner Chairman, Search Committee, at email djmillner@aol.com
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
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