The CHATLine
for March 16, 2011
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to read The CHATLine!
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CAP Multicultural Seminar: Being the Church Together
in a Multicultural and Pluralistic Society
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00am-12:30pm, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Seminar will be led by Rev. Antonio (Tony) Aja
 Demographics show that immigration is rapidly changing the face of the United States. Most of these immigrants are from the Global South, where Christianity is growing much faster than in the West. These new Christian communities bring with them gifts of faith, worship, and ministry that are expressed in non-Western ways. In the days ahead, the Presbyterian Church (USA) must adapt to these new dynamics and strive to be a truly cross-cultural and fully inclusive church. Please join us to learn how our congregations and our denomination may become truly multicultural, and thereby faithfully embrace the great ends of the church by fully embodying the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.
Click here to download the seminar flier for complete information.
This Seminar will include:
- Expert instruction on multicultural issues
- Workshop time for questions and discussion
- Snacks and Lunch (included with your registration)
Register by April 30th
by emailing your name, phone number and
church affiliation to
[email protected].
Your $5.00 registration fee will be taken at the door.
For more information, contact
[email protected].
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PCAAY Retreat, June 17-19, 2011
PCAAY (Presbyterians Concerned About African American Youth) will hold its 20th Annual Retreat on June 17-19, at New Ebenezer Retreat Center in Rincon, GA. Churches should have received a packet with registration information.
For further information, please click here to visit the CAP website. |
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CAP Children's Retreat Recap
 Lots of sunshine, children, and activities made for a wonderful Children's Retreat at Bethelwoods. Using the parable of the farmer (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23), participants shared ways to grow in faith through helping others, studying the Bible, and prayer. Coming soon to the website.... Pictures from the retreat! Be sure to check the out! |
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Johns Island Church's Center for Christian Studies
Presents Three Day Lecture Series
 On April 14-16, 2011, Johns Island Presbyterian Church is having a 3 day lecture series sponsored by the Center for Christian Studies. The lecture series titled, "Christ and the Book of Revelation: Thinking from the Future to the Present", deals with the LEFT BEHIND series and will be given by Dr. Gordon Isaac from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Click here to download the series brochure.
For more information, please contact Ben Carver, the Director of Christian Education at JIPC, at [email protected]. |
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Pathways Youth and Collegiate Conference
 Pathways Youth and Collegiate Conference will take place at the Big Tent event June 30 - July 2 in Indianapolis, IN. This event is an opportunity for youth, adult youth workers, college-age young people, and collegiate ministry leaders to explore God's path for their lives. There will be a mix of leader development, discipleship exploration, recreation and worship.
For more information and how to register go to www.pcusa.org/ministries/big-tent/pathways-big-tent/ |
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Ideas! for Church Leaders
 Get this free, online resource from Congregational Ministries Publishing. Each month church leaders will be provided with articles and materials relevant to the liturgical season. These resources may be downloaded and used to enrich and deepen your ministry.
To subscribe to receive this free resource each month go to http://pcusa.org/ministries/curricumum/ideas-magazine
Here is a sample of the publication and the topic is Talking with Children About Lent and Easter. Click here to download the file. |
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Young Clergy Women Project Conference 2011
August 8-11, 2011
at Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina
 Rest and renewal, refreshment and re-connecting with God: our souls are made for times like these. This conference is made for these things too. The 2011 Young Clergy Women Project Conference, presented in conjunction with Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School, is an opportunity for summer Sabbath. Join with other young clergy women (under 40-yrs old) from various denominations for worship and play, prayer and reflection as we explore our spiritual health. Our time will be led by the Reverend Winnie Varghese, a leader in the Episcopal Church's clergy wellness program.
Please visit http://youngclergywomen.typepad.com/conference/ for more information and to register. The registration deadline is June 30. Contact the Rev. Christi Owen Brown for more information at [email protected]. |
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Mission Trip to LaChapelle, Haiti
April 16-April 23, 2011
 Service Project - Building a Church in LaChapelle (about two hours northwest of Port-au-Prince. Approximate Cost: $1300. High school students welcome with a parent. If you are interested, please contact Dottie Kelley at 843-856-8918 or [email protected]. |
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Lunch and Learn About The Village at Summerville
at Second Church on March 30th
 The Village at Summerville is celebrating its 53rd year of ministry to senior adults 62 and older with a "Lunch & Learn about The Village at Summerville, " at 11:30am, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in the fellowship hall of Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street in Charleston.
Representatives from The Village and Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina will be on hand to answer questions and to provide information about The Village to those who are interested in learning more about becoming a resident or making plans for the future. Open to senior adults of all faiths, there is no charge for the lunch and parking is available in the church parking lot. A Presbyterian Community of South Carolina, The Village at Summerville, is a continuing care retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory support, and is located at 201 W. 9th North Street in Summerville.
Please call 843-879-910 to make a reservation, or e-mail, [email protected]. |
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PW Spring Gathering: Let Your Light Shine!
April 9, 2011, 9:00am-1:00pm
at Peace Presbyterian in Goose Creek
 Plan now to join the Presbyterian Women of the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery for their annual spring gathering. This year's theme is Let Your Light Shine! Our speaker will be Rev. Carolyn Heyward, of St. James Presbyterian (Charleston). A native Georgian, Reverend Heyward comes to the St. James family by way of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of both Albany State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and Columbia Theological Seminary, where she earned a Master of Divinity degree.
Cost is $10 per person or $12 at the door.
Click here to download the registration form and instructions.
For more information,
please contact Sherry Roberts, PW Moderator
843-442-6447 or 843-875-3427 or [email protected].
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2011 Charleston Krispy Kreme Donut Run
Benefiting Metanoia Community Development
 Run or walk a 5K race and eat a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts.... Sound counterproductive? Just remember it's all for a good cause!
The second annual Charleston Krispy Kreme Donut Run/Walk is benefiting Metanoia, which invests in the neighborhood assets to build leaders, establish quality housing and generate economic development in North Charleston's most vulnerable neighborhoods, and SideWalk Chalk, which helps Charleston County create stories, art and life.
To learn more about Metanoia and the work they do, click here.
The race begins at 9:00 am, Saturday, April 16 at St. Andrews School, 30 Chadwick Drive in Charleston.
For more information or to donate, visit the Run/Walk website.
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Montreat Conference Spotlight:
"Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity"
May 23-27, 2011
Most of the contemporary resources that deal with congregational finances focus on fundraising techniques. But the mechanisms, such as capital campaigns, are like icing on a cake and do not offer a long-term plan for sustainability. "Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity" to be held at Montreat Conference Center, May 23-27, demonstrates how to "bake the cake" by exploring the significant and necessary steps to creating lasting change within a congregation. Through presentations, small group and individual exercises, and a high degree of interaction, participants imagine and design their own plan for creating cultures of generosity in their own congregations. Should a group from your congregation plan to attend? The list of co-sponsors for this timely seminar, presented by the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving and Montreat Conference Center, is growing. Join teams of congregational leaders such as pastors, associate pastors, treasurers, finance committee members, and stewardship committee members.
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 Save the Date for S.T.E.P.S. 2011August 27, 2011
at Mt. Pleasant Church
Mark your calendars and save the date for Charleston Atlantic Presbytery's annual educational event. This year's theme is Revive! Renew! Inspire! Don't miss out! |
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6th Annual St. James Presbyterian
Women's Conference, August 25-28, 2011
 Mark your calendars now to attend the 6th Annual Women's Conference at St. James Presbyterian Church.
This year's theme will be: Sisters Keepers
For more information, please visit the church's website or email [email protected]. Registration is $40 for adults, $15 for youth. (Group rates are available.) |
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Stay Connected
Looking Ahead
March 16 12:00 pm Western Area Ministers' Lunch at Miller's Bread Basket March 17 Handbook Deadline March 18 HS PYC Event March 21 Deadline to register for Spring Lay School March 28-29 Leader of Leaders Event Upcoming Presbytery Meetings March 19, 2011 Westminster March 31, 2011 10:00 am Bethel, Walterboro May 21, 2011 First Church Orangeburg October 1, 2011 St. James Church Church of the Week Hampton Presbyterian Hampton, SC |
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Vacation
Bible
School...
Keep Us
in the Loop!
As you make
your plans for Vacation Bible School, please
let Pie know
your dates and
the curriculum
you are using.
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No Dialogue
& Dessert
in March
There will not be a Dialogue and Dessert in March, but mark your calendars now for April 25th.
The topic of discussion will be The Church and Home Partnering in Faith Formation.
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Keeping In Touch
Send Us Your Pictures:
If your church is participating in mission projects, taking trips, or hosting different events, let us know and send us a picture!
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Contact
Information
Please remember that
the phone will be
answered by our
voicemail system when
we cannot answer
the phone.
Main:
(843) 766-4219
Extensions:
Donnie Woods
Executive
Ext. 11
Pie Mikell
Cong. Nurture
Ext. 14
Eddie Soto
Latin American Ministry
Ext. 18
Barbara Burger
Office Mgr
Ext. 16
Mike Fitze
Presbytery Consultant
(843) 884-1504
Cheryl Glenn
Communications
(843) 259-4900
Rachel Epps
Charleston
Campus & Youth
(843) 367-9136
Devia Phinisee
Orangeburg
Campus Min.
(803) 837-4524
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