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Give, Act, Pray!Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has sent more than $400,000 to Haiti to be distributed for food and water distribution sites, tents for homeless, an electrical generator and supplies at Holy Cross Hospital . . . (more)
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Ministry OpportunitiesLooking for ministry opportunities in Holston Presbytery? Click the above link for more…
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December 1 Presbytery MinutesThe Minutes of the December 1, 2009 meeting of Holston Presbytery may be opened at the link below.
Minutes of December 1
The Weekly Update
Theologian-in-ResidenceDr. Al Staggs will give audiences a unique view during the Theologian-in-Residence program at Tusculum College into various aspects of theology from the legacy of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the role of laughter in life each Tuesday in February from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch is included. (More)
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Remodeled ‘We Believe’ draws rave reviews»At the recent meeting of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, more than 1,000 church educators from around the country were abuzz with enthusiastic, positive comments about the remodeled “We Believe” curriculum. (more. . . )
Pulpit Supply 01-04-10»
An updated listing of clergy, CLPs and other contacts to fill Pulpit Supply opportunities is available.
Statement on corporate contributions to election campaigns issued»
Rev. Gradye Parsons, General Assembly stated clerk, issued a statement decrying the January 21 Supreme Court decision to lift virtually all restrictions on corporate contributions to election campaigns. (more…)
Clean Water U»
Dates for Clean Water U for Living Waters for the World will be March 10-14, April 21-25, July 6-10 and September 15-19 in Oxford, MS. (more)
Are you ready for Summer Camp?»
Summer Camp 2010 schedule is available. Lower rates, new trips and lots of classic Camp fun can be found at Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center in Banner Elk, NC. (click for link and more…)
Sabbatical grants and other news bits»
Sabbatical grants are available for ministers and churches through the Board of Pensions. This is the last year this will happen. (more…)
Dr. Marcus Borg to speak at Staley Series in Banner Elk»
Lees-McRae College’s Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series will present Dr. Marcus Borg on February 22-23 for lectures on “Christianity in a New Millennium.” (more)
Resources for celebrating gifts of women»
March 7, 2010 is Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday and is the day before International Women’s Day! (more)
Camp is minutes from high country ski resorts»
Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center in Banner Elk, NC is minutes from the best ski resorts in the High Country! Ski groups can stay for as low as $79 per person for 2 nights and 4 meals. (click for more…)
Theologian-in-Residence»
Dr. Al Staggs will give audiences a unique view during the Theologian-in-Residence program at Tusculum College into various aspects of theology from the legacy of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the role of laughter in life each Tuesday in February from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch is included. (More)
Presbytery
Pulpit Supply 01-04-10»An updated listing of clergy, CLPs and other contacts to fill Pulpit Supply opportunities is available.
Statistical Reports due Febuary 23 online»
Statistical Reports are due February 23. Please note that the system gets slower the closer to the deadline that you wait as many other churches across the nation are also filing theirs last minute. So, be patient. (more…)
New look for VOICE»
Presbyterian VOICE, the Synod’s newspaper free to all Presbyterian households, will be published in print twice this year in March and September. Presbyterian Voice has a new website . . . (subscribe now)
Living Devotional on-line»
You may find the January-June edition of the Living Devotional on-line beginning today. (more…)
December 1 Presbytery Minutes»
The Minutes of the December 1, 2009 meeting of Holston Presbytery may be opened at the link below.
Minutes of December 1
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Pulpit Supply 01-04-10»An updated listing of clergy, CLPs and other contacts to fill Pulpit Supply opportunities is available.
Resources for celebrating gifts of women»
March 7, 2010 is Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday and is the day before International Women’s Day! (more)
Celebrate Self-Development of People»
Sunday, February 21 is Self-Development of People Sunday.(more)
Give, Act, Pray!»
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has sent more than $400,000 to Haiti to be distributed for food and water distribution sites, tents for homeless, an electrical generator and supplies at Holy Cross Hospital . . . (more)
New Resources»
The Parish Paper–a newsletter of ideas and insights for active congregations and leaders, edited by Herb Miller and Lyle Schaller–is now available! Additional free resources are available at www.theparishpaper.com.
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2010 Mileage Rate»
Beginning January 1, 2010,
the reimbursable mileage rate according to the IRS
will be 50 cents per mile.
New Resources»
The Parish Paper–a newsletter of ideas and insights for active congregations and leaders, edited by Herb Miller and Lyle Schaller–is now available! Additional free resources are available at www.theparishpaper.com.
Presbytery Minutes Archive»
Minutes of previous meetings of Holston Presbytery…
Grant Applications»
Holston Presbytery provides grants to our constituent congregations for local and international hunger relief and community outreach. The application deadline is July 15. Select the above link for more…
Help for Congregations»
Resources and tools to help congregations understand more about themselves and their needs. Select the above link for more…
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