Saturday, 31 of July of 2010
Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
LectionaryParish Nursing is a community-based ministry, uniquely joined with a faith community and its belief system to promote health and prevent disease by tending to the whole person through a holistic approach, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs of members. A registered nurse serves as the health educator. Missouri School of Religion will offer training for this ministry August 9-13, 2010. Read more »
This event is designed to help conference participants explore, plan, launch, and maintain social networking media such as Facebook, ConstantContact, Twitter, blogs, YouStream, Skype, Flickr, and podcasts. Participants will learn how to choose from the huge array of social networking options, based on their particular ministries. There are workshops for beginners and as well as those more familiar with social networking. Read more »
Moderator, Julie Leverenz and COM Moderator, Mary Ellen Waychoff welcome Rev. Alex Wales to Missouri Union Presbytery as the Interim Pastor at Broadway PC in Sedalia
First Presbyterian-Fulton will commenorate it’s 175th Anniversary Sunday, June 13, 2010. All are invited to join the congregation for this special day of worship celebrating God’s faithful provision and call to service. Luncheon follows worship at noon. Long time members and special guests will be recognized. Time capsule items will be dedicated. Contact church office for more information (573) 642-5541 or 1stpresfulton@sbcglobal.net
Join Presbyterians and friends from several churches to complete repairs/reconstruction of a house damaged by fire last year in Louisiana, MO. Volunteers pay $15 per day for meals and lodging (at local churches). If you are interested, please register with Kathy Montgomery at 573-639-0378. Volunteers can help as many days as they are able.
Applications are being accepted for the Winter 2009 program of the Young Adult Intentional Community at Montreat Conference Center. Beginning January 8, 2009, and continuing through April 30, participants will explore (1) living in community, (2) spiritual practices, and (3) service learning as a way of discerning vocation and faithful discipleship. Read more »
ATTEND A FREE one-day seminar to HELP YOUR CHURCH GROW!
“CHURCH TRANSFORMATION FOR TIMID CHURCHES” will be led by Bill Tenney-Brittian, Senior Editor of Net Results Magazine. He has been developing small groups as transformational models for over 15 years and leads seminars across the country. The seminar will be held November 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stanley Presbyterian Church at 14895 Antioch in Overland Park, KS. Lunch is included.
Sessions include: “Begin Where You Are”, “DNA is Job One”, “Mostly Painless Beginnings” and “It Begins With You”.
For reservations or more information email resource@heartlandpby.org or call 816-923-5486.
Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) invites all of it’s “professional” members (those responsible for a music program, directing a choir or instrument ensemble), their pastors and worship committee members to join them at this gathering Febraury 5-8, 2009. University Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas is the site of this conference designed to deepen their partnership in the ministry of worship while exploring worship as “disciple making.” (Non-PAM members are welcome.)
For complete information, go to www.presbymusic.org/confprofessional.htm
Creative, Caring Practices in Rural Ministry Settings
October 6-8, 2008
St. Paul School of Theology
5123 Truman Road, Kansas City, MO
Learning will focus around:
How to address the Challenges of rural poverty
How to expand the reach of rural congregations
How to care for immigrants
Keynote addresses include: How the Congregation Builds Assets in Practicing Care and Addressing the Challenges of Rural Poverty. The cost: $130; check payable to Saint Paul School of Theology. One CEU is an additional $15.00. For more information contact:
Audrey Williams
institute@spst.edu
816 245-4815
5123 East Truman Road
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the church
Rt. A between Otterville and Pilot Grove in New Lebanon, MO
Bring Family and Friends–ALL are invited! Read more »