Presbyterian Communicators' Network (PCN) January Newsletter
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General Assembly Mission Council seeks experienced marketing manager
Have you ever thought about working for the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? A position is now open for “associate for Mission Communications.” This position will develop and execute communication strategies, plans, messages and materials for key constituents, and will help develop and communicate compelling stories of mission and ministry. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate will have five to seven years of integrated marketing/communications experience and should be comfortable working in the language and environment of faith. Get complete details.
Calling all shutterbugs!
Get out your cameras and your creativity. Presbyterians Today invites readers to submit photos inspired by the theme of the upcoming 2010 General Assembly: “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). Photos will be judged on quality, originality and the extent to which they convey the theme. Winning photos will be published in the June/July issue of Presbyterians Today. The deadline for all entries is March 1; read the guidelines.
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Honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Staff members of the Presbyterian Center, the denomination’s national offices in Louisville, have planned an event honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 15. The public and local media representatives have been invited to join the celebration. The event will start with a short worship service, and also includes a group walk with two stops to reflect on the city’s involvement in the Underground Railroad, immigrant activism and faith in community. The walk will end at the office of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery. Read the press release for complete details.
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Compassion, Peace and Justice: Register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days
2010 Ecumenical Advocacy Days
March 19-22, 2010 - Washington D.C.
Register Now
Jesus had no place to lay his head. Neither do tens of millions of migrants, refugees and displaced persons. Ecumenical Advocacy Days is an action weekend that will address this reality. Join hundreds of faith-based advocates in taking action on U.S. legislation that will welcome immigrants, protect refugees, and prevent displacement of millions. Participants will worship, study and dialog together. There will be special events for Presbyterians as well as times for people to meet and plan in state groups. On Monday, participants will visit Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices. Learn more and register now for this important faith-in-action event.
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Evangelism & Church Growth: Rethinking Evangelism
During this season of Advent, Evangelism & Church Growth has been reflecting on and Rethinking Evangelism.
With a refreshed ministry vision that focuses on discipleship and acknowledges the connection between evangelism and social justice, the Office of Evangelism is offering a free webinar today, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., EST on community-based servant evangelism training. Sign up today.
Or register for Reframing Spiritual Formation: Discipleship in an Unchurched Culture to be held Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Discover how to effectively engage in discipleship that speaks to the heart of churched and non churched persons.
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Mission Interpretation: Get the Mission Yearbook in three different ways
Get your daily dose of the Mission Yearbook in a variety of ways! The 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is available through email subscription and via web podcasts. Receive each day’s reading right in your email, or listen to the recorded podcast online as you drink your morning cup of coffee. Of course, this great resource is also still available in the traditional printed format; order your copies today. Connect with the mission of the church daily through the Mission Yearbook!
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Office of Vocation: PATHWAYS – Make a difference in youth leader development!
Make plans now to explore PATHWAYS to excellence in youth ministry at one of six regional locations in 2010, including the upcoming events in:
Greenville, SC, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Jan. 23, 2010 and Dallas, TX, Binnerri Presbyterian Church, Feb. 20, 2010.
Jointly sponsored by the PC(USA)’s offices of Christian Vocation, Ministries with Youth and the Princeton Theological Seminary Institute for Youth Ministry, these unique, one-day events are designed to provide an opportunity for vocational discernment as well as theological and practical training for volunteer youth leaders, pastors, and youth directors, while offering a parallel track for youth, grades 9 through 12, who are themselves leaders in their congregations.
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Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women: Submit nominations for the “Women of Faith” Awards
Do you know a woman who has helped the church grow in its witness and commitment to peacemaking? If so, considering nominating her for a 2010 Women of Faith Award: “Women with a Peaceful Heart: Guiding Paths of Peace.” This biannual award, sponsored by the Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women ministry area, recognizes women of accomplishment whose Christian faith informs their work. Nomination deadline is Jan. 18. Download a nomination form.
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Stewardship: Register for the Kaleidoscope Conference
Registration is now open for the 2010 Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference, March 15-17, 2010 in Indianapolis. Join with pastors, elders and church leaders for enlightening keynote presentations, more than two dozen workshops, and inspiring worship! Keynote speakers include Brian Blount, Kathy Miree, and Maggie Lauterer. Download a conference brochure to share with others.
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Growing joyful stewards in your congregations: 2010 Giving magazine
Order your free copy of the 2010 Giving magazine by calling Presbyterian Distribution Services at 1-800-524-2612. (Shipping charges apply.) It contains helpful articles by Elaine Barnette, Kevin Park, and Rodger Nishioka, as well as planning resources for the 2010 stewardship theme: “More Than Enough” (2 Corinthians 9:8). Giving is produced in partnership with the Ecumenical Stewardship Center.
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Theology Worship & Education: Find out the meaning of “church”
Most of the time, we don’t need to be precise about what we mean when we say “church.” There are times, however, when this fuzziness becomes problematic. We end up fuzzy in our thinking, which leads us to be fuzzy in our conversation about the church and, ultimately, in our living. John Burgess urges us to do better. He points to places where thinking theologically about the church can reshape our attitudes and practices, turning us toward the world by turning us toward Jesus Christ. His essay, Thinking Theologically about the Church is the latest in the Re-Forming Ministry Occasional Paper Series. Read the paper and join the online discussion.
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World Mission: Listen to God’s Mission Matters
Presbyterian World Mission is launching a monthly podcast on Jan. 15 titled God’s Mission Matters. The podcast is aimed at helping Presbyterians engage more faithfully and effectively in God’s mission. The podcast will feature stories from mission workers that illustrate guiding principles for mission involvement, a scripturally based reflection based on the “mission tip of the month,” an opportunity for listeners to share their best mission practices and a “tool kit” for deeper study and reflection. The inaugural podcast will focus on listening to and learning from global partners and will include a story by Cobbie Palm, a long-time mission worker in the Philippines.
Presbyterian Communicators' Network
General Assembly Mission Council seeks experienced marketing manager
Have you ever thought about working for the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? A position is now open for “associate for Mission Communications.” This position will develop and execute communication strategies, plans, messages and materials for key constituents, and will help develop and communicate compelling stories of mission and ministry. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate will have five to seven years of integrated marketing/communications experience and should be comfortable working in the language and environment of faith. Get complete details.
Calling all shutterbugs!
Get out your cameras and your creativity. Presbyterians Today invites readers to submit photos inspired by the theme of the upcoming 2010 General Assembly: “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). Photos will be judged on quality, originality and the extent to which they convey the theme. Winning photos will be published in the June/July issue of Presbyterians Today. The deadline for all entries is March 1; read the guidelines.
________________________________________
Honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Staff members of the Presbyterian Center, the denomination’s national offices in Louisville, have planned an event honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 15. The public and local media representatives have been invited to join the celebration. The event will start with a short worship service, and also includes a group walk with two stops to reflect on the city’s involvement in the Underground Railroad, immigrant activism and faith in community. The walk will end at the office of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery. Read the press release for complete details.
________________________________________
Compassion, Peace and Justice: Register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days
2010 Ecumenical Advocacy Days
March 19-22, 2010 - Washington D.C.
Register Now
Jesus had no place to lay his head. Neither do tens of millions of migrants, refugees and displaced persons. Ecumenical Advocacy Days is an action weekend that will address this reality. Join hundreds of faith-based advocates in taking action on U.S. legislation that will welcome immigrants, protect refugees, and prevent displacement of millions. Participants will worship, study and dialog together. There will be special events for Presbyterians as well as times for people to meet and plan in state groups. On Monday, participants will visit Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices. Learn more and register now for this important faith-in-action event.
________________________________________
Evangelism & Church Growth: Rethinking Evangelism
During this season of Advent, Evangelism & Church Growth has been reflecting on and Rethinking Evangelism.
With a refreshed ministry vision that focuses on discipleship and acknowledges the connection between evangelism and social justice, the Office of Evangelism is offering a free webinar today, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., EST on community-based servant evangelism training. Sign up today.
Or register for Reframing Spiritual Formation: Discipleship in an Unchurched Culture to be held Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Discover how to effectively engage in discipleship that speaks to the heart of churched and non churched persons.
________________________________________
Mission Interpretation: Get the Mission Yearbook in three different ways
Get your daily dose of the Mission Yearbook in a variety of ways! The 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is available through email subscription and via web podcasts. Receive each day’s reading right in your email, or listen to the recorded podcast online as you drink your morning cup of coffee. Of course, this great resource is also still available in the traditional printed format; order your copies today. Connect with the mission of the church daily through the Mission Yearbook!
________________________________________
Office of Vocation: PATHWAYS – Make a difference in youth leader development!
Make plans now to explore PATHWAYS to excellence in youth ministry at one of six regional locations in 2010, including the upcoming events in:
Greenville, SC, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Jan. 23, 2010 and Dallas, TX, Binnerri Presbyterian Church, Feb. 20, 2010.
Jointly sponsored by the PC(USA)’s offices of Christian Vocation, Ministries with Youth and the Princeton Theological Seminary Institute for Youth Ministry, these unique, one-day events are designed to provide an opportunity for vocational discernment as well as theological and practical training for volunteer youth leaders, pastors, and youth directors, while offering a parallel track for youth, grades 9 through 12, who are themselves leaders in their congregations.
________________________________________
Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women: Submit nominations for the “Women of Faith” Awards
Do you know a woman who has helped the church grow in its witness and commitment to peacemaking? If so, considering nominating her for a 2010 Women of Faith Award: “Women with a Peaceful Heart: Guiding Paths of Peace.” This biannual award, sponsored by the Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women ministry area, recognizes women of accomplishment whose Christian faith informs their work. Nomination deadline is Jan. 18. Download a nomination form.
________________________________________
Stewardship: Register for the Kaleidoscope Conference
Registration is now open for the 2010 Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference, March 15-17, 2010 in Indianapolis. Join with pastors, elders and church leaders for enlightening keynote presentations, more than two dozen workshops, and inspiring worship! Keynote speakers include Brian Blount, Kathy Miree, and Maggie Lauterer. Download a conference brochure to share with others.
________________________________________
Growing joyful stewards in your congregations: 2010 Giving magazine
Order your free copy of the 2010 Giving magazine by calling Presbyterian Distribution Services at 1-800-524-2612. (Shipping charges apply.) It contains helpful articles by Elaine Barnette, Kevin Park, and Rodger Nishioka, as well as planning resources for the 2010 stewardship theme: “More Than Enough” (2 Corinthians 9:8). Giving is produced in partnership with the Ecumenical Stewardship Center.
________________________________________
Theology Worship & Education: Find out the meaning of “church”
Most of the time, we don’t need to be precise about what we mean when we say “church.” There are times, however, when this fuzziness becomes problematic. We end up fuzzy in our thinking, which leads us to be fuzzy in our conversation about the church and, ultimately, in our living. John Burgess urges us to do better. He points to places where thinking theologically about the church can reshape our attitudes and practices, turning us toward the world by turning us toward Jesus Christ. His essay, Thinking Theologically about the Church is the latest in the Re-Forming Ministry Occasional Paper Series. Read the paper and join the online discussion.
________________________________________
World Mission: Listen to God’s Mission Matters
Presbyterian World Mission is launching a monthly podcast on Jan. 15 titled God’s Mission Matters. The podcast is aimed at helping Presbyterians engage more faithfully and effectively in God’s mission. The podcast will feature stories from mission workers that illustrate guiding principles for mission involvement, a scripturally based reflection based on the “mission tip of the month,” an opportunity for listeners to share their best mission practices and a “tool kit” for deeper study and reflection. The inaugural podcast will focus on listening to and learning from global partners and will include a story by Cobbie Palm, a long-time mission worker in the Philippines.
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