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UPCOMING PRESBYTERY GATHERING
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Thursday, September 28
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
"Joyfully Participating in God's Redemptive Work in the World"
Our speaker will be the Dr. Soong-Chan Rah. About
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PC(USA) LEADERS CONDEMN WHITE SUPREMACY, RACISM
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Charlottesville religious leaders praised; misuse of scripture decried. Calls for love, not hate.
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PRAISE UPDATE ON DAVID DOLAN'S HEALTH
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David Dolan HR is the former Associate Executive Presbyter for Resource Development, Mission Interpretation and Social Justice for the Presbytery of Los Ranchos.
"Today's a notable day on many levels. For many of us, the thrill of seeing the solar eclipse was amazing. Nancy, Daniel and I witnessed the eclipse on our back deck, safely utilizing Shade 13 welding glass panes.
But for me, it was also an emotional time as it's exactly one month since my July 21st double lung transplant surgery at UCSD. More
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ISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST: A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT
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Sunday, 2-4 PM, August 27
Grace First Presbyterian Church, Long Beach
"The Shape of Hope in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon" by Elmarie and Scott Parker
Learn how ISIS is impacting our PCUSA Partners as they worship and minister. In this area of conflict and chaos, there are stories of hope.
Contact Isabel Bentley for more.
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Thursday, October 12, 10 AM -12:30 PM
Geneva Presbyterian Church
Company of Preachers is an opportunity for Los Ranchos pastors to build solid working sermons together.
The October 12th series will focus on Advent. Four preaching pastors from our Presbytery will present their ideas, commentary and key theme on a particular Advent text this year. Each presentation will be followed by dynamic round table discussion. Flyer
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SANTA BARBARA PRESBYTERY MISSION CONFERENCE
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February 2-3, 2018
Santa Barbara
Dr. Craig Barnes, Keynote Speaker: "On Earth As It Is In Heaven"
The Santa Barbara Mission Conference is an ecumenical Christian mission conference hosted by the Presbytery of Santa Barbara. Their goal is to inform, inspire, and engage all who attend so that they will be active in God’s work in the world. More
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CLIMATE CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 7, 8:30 AM
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
The Synod JPIC Committee (Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation) is holding its third Climate Conference. Workshops will include congregational success stories, climate and hunger, climate and energy, mental health issues, etc. Flyer
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PCUSA IS SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Louisville, KY
The Presbyterian Mission Agency, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is seeking an Executive Director. The position is located at PC(USA)’s Louisville, KY, headquarters. Flyer
Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials may be sent here.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT
September 24, 7 PM
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Guest Speakers: Judy; a Kenyan labor trafficked worker and survivor
Sgt. Juan Reveles; Coordinator and trainer, OC law enforcement agencies regarding Human Trafficking
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ACTIVIST, CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER
August 30-31
Luther Glen Conference Center, Redlands
Featuring Dr. James Lawson: Preaching Non-Violence in a Culture of Violence
Exploring the concept and power of soul
Forms of violence often hidden today
Jesus: Non-violent practitioner and athlete
Learning from Gandhi and King
Challenges and hurdles for preaching/teaching
Consequences offorcesilence,indifference and apathy
Finding courage for honesty and creativity Flyer
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BREAKING NEWS
- Mujeres Hispanas Presbiterianas Sky Valley Conference Center. September 22-24 Flyer.
- First Presbyterian Church, Orange, has office space to rent to a non-profit. Flyer
- Peace & Global Witness Special Offering More
- Preaching Conference at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe. Oct 2-4. More
- Basic Counseling Skills Course. New Theological Seminary. More
- OC Habitat for Humanity. Our next build day (same build code as before) is coming Saturday, August 26 in Placentia. Volunteer Hub
- The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that we will be offering eight online courses in our CLP/CRE (Christian Leadership Program for Commissioned Ruling Elders) lay ministry program. More
- See Our List of Job Openings here.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2017
September 28 Presbytery Gathering. St Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach. Gathering Page
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