photo credit: June Lockett CBS New York recently interviewed June Lockett, a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, about her involvement with the Angel Tree Project, a ministry partially funded by the Mission Action Grant from the Service & Witness Team. Read the full article here. Please note that the article doesn’t mention the generous contributions from Trinity Presbyterian, which provides hats, gloves, scarves and volunteers for the annual Christmas Party, nor First Moonachie and First Lyndhurst for their donations of school supplies, backpacks, and Christmas presents – a wonderful ..read more

The CBS, Camel Broadcasting Network, is back! Kirk Woodward and Martha Day have written a short Zoom friendly Easter Pageant (that works for all ages and stages) featuring a broadcaster interviewing key figures in the Easter Story. Churches are invited to make it their own to fit their particular setting.  Fun, informative, and easy to produce. Copyright-free, though if you do plan on using it, please email marthaday@verizon.net so we can see how far it goes! (Not a prerequisite.. just for fun!) VIRTUAL EASTER PAGEANT SCRIPT TIPS FOR ZOOM EASTER PAGEANT The post Virtual Easter P ..read more

by Paul Seebeck | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Katie Todd preaches during UKirk Sunday in March 2019 at Alamance Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Danny Thomas) Looking for pulpit supply for a Sunday after Easter? The collegiate ministry students at UKirk Greensboro can help The Rev. Katie Todd preaches during UKirk Sunday in March 2019 at Alamance Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Danny Thomas) LOUISVILLE — The eventual idea to provide Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations with a video worship service for use after Easter ..read more

40 DAYS OF GIVING BACK Wyoming Church is doing a mission project for Lent, centered around donating urgent items to our various mission partners. DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONAL PDF   The post Lent Reimagined- Wyoming Presbyterian Church appeared first on Newark Presbytery ..read more

Ash Wednesday at Elmwood Presbyterian Church Virtual Service at 7 p.m. Visit their website for more details… The post Ash Wednesday at the Wood appeared first on Newark Presbytery ..read more

The Presbyterian Church of Livingston will hold an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 17 in person, zoom, and Facebook live stream. There will be two worship services for your convenience: one at noon and one at 7:30 p.m.  Both services will be held in the sanctuary and include the rite of penitence and the imposition of ashes on a burlap cross for safety and COVID precautions.  The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at both services by using pre-packaged elements. Burlap crosses with ashes dub on them will be available at the church throughout the day. You m ..read more

A Note from the Treasurer of the Elizabeth Presbytery on Charitable Giving: Giving Smart—Giving More. We want to be ‘wise as serpents and innocent as doves.’  We want to be smart and effective in our giving. Changes in the tax law made it so most of us no longer find it advantageous to itemize deductions.  But there are some tax smart ways to make charitable donations in a tax-efficient way. But first, let me say that everyone’s situation is different, and you would be wise to consult a tax professional if you are in doubt.  I am not a tax expert, and am giving my thoughts about ..read more

The Synod of the Northeast is delighted to announce it has called Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley as its Transitional Leader. Having served as a pastor to churches, in multiple positions at the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency and most recently as an Executive Presbyter, SanDawna comes with a broad range of knowledge, talents, skills and resources to assist the Synod in moving forward. SanDawna will begin her work on March 1, 2021. We will find multiple ways to introduce and welcome her to presbytery leaders, the synod’s various networks and working groups as ..read more

With gratitude for PCUSA funding, The Presbytery of the Cascades invites all PCUSA Pastors and Chaplains to a Continuing Education Mental Health Practicum, January – June, 2021.   MORE INFORMATION ON EVENT. You are invited to explore the intersection of: Somatic(body) Intelligence — Health — Spiritual Practices Made possible for Pastors and Chaplains through a Mental Health Ministries Grant from PCUSA. January-June 2021 Goals Enjoy a supportive community with intentional rhythm, laughter and learning form a variety of proven resources which are effective in increasing resilience and ..read more

Conference Dates: Week 1 | June 20-25 Week 2 | June 27-July 2 Visit PAM’s website This intergenerational conference is for children, youth, adults, pastors, directors, organists, singers, ringers, worship leaders, and church members. All are welcome! The Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) works in cooperation with Montreat Conference Center to offer two identical Worship and Music conferences each summer. Guided by the principles of Reformed worship, conferees explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church. To register for thi ..read more