The CHATLine
for May 23, 2012
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to catch up on the latest Charleston Atlantic Presbytery News!
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The Edisto Presbyterian Church, USA
Honors its Pastor of 50 Years,
Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr.
Three days of events are planned:
 - Friday, May 25, Banquet at Baptist Hill High School Gymnasium at 7:30pm Speaker The Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn
- Saturday, May 26, Family and Fun Day at the Community Center on Edisto Island from 11:00 am-5:00 pm
- Sunday, May 27, Retirement Program at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island ,"The Omni", at 3:00 pm, Rev. Dr. James Herbert Nelson, Director at Presbyterian Church USA in Washington, DC.
Rev. Washington was a former Commissioner of the SC Employment Security Commission, former SC State Senator, former representative in SC State House of Representatives and former chairman of the Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation's Board of Directors.
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Journey Toward Pittsburgh:
'Together in one place'
To the pastors and congregations
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
 As we prepare to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we-like those early believers who were gathered in Jerusalem-anticipate being filled not only with wonder but also with a multitude of questions.
Just as the first Pentecost gave rise to many questions among the early disciples-especially, "What does this mean?" (Acts 2:12b)-we might well ask ourselves what it would mean in 2012 and beyond if the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) were to truly embody communities of all God's people "together in one place" (Acts 2:1b).
It might mean the National Multicultural Conference, recently held in Charlotte, N.C. Marcia Mount Shoop-Presbyterian author, theologian, and a member of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA), who served as the conference's co-chair-wrote on her blog, "Multicultural conferences are my favorite denominational events to attend. They are like a booster shot of Holy Spirit power and vision. We catch a glimpse of the redemptive possibilities for us as Church in all its joy and in all its pain."
It might mean 1001 New Worshiping Communities.
Like Pentecost, the 1001 movement-which seeks to create conditions that will give birth to over 1,001 new worshiping communities in the next 10 years while allowing existing communities to flourish-is about being open to a truly new thing. "I believe we need openness to fresh movements of God's Holy Spirit, where people are gathering in sushi bars, tattoo parlors, dorm rooms, living rooms, and boardrooms," says Roger Dermody, deputy executive director for mission for the GAMC.
It might mean the 220th General Assembly (2012).
As we draw nearer to our biennial gathering this summer in Pittsburgh, it is our Pentecost prayer that God's Spirit-like a mighty wind-will indeed draw us together as one people, helping us to comprehend what God is doing in the world, and empowering us to proclaim, in word and in deed, God's plan of reconciling all people in the name of Christ (Ephesians 1:10).
Faithfully yours,
Linda Valentine,Exec Director of the GA Mission Council
Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the GA
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Presbyterian Women's News
Are you going to Churchwide Gathering in Orlando this July? CAP PW is working on getting a charter bus.
- Tickets are available for our Synod luncheon at the Gathering. Cost per ticket is $28.00
- Don't forget to order your $3.00 Synod pin! To order ticket or pin and for more information on the bus contact Louise Dixon, CAP PW Moderator, at adixon6173@att.net or 843-572-0278.
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Two Upcoming Opportunities for You at Montreat
The Women's Connection (May 29-June 1) - seeks to explore the theme "where is God when the waters rise?" When we are neck-deep in the troubles of our world, where do we find the "still waters" God has promised us? Join with other women of all ages and wade into the calm of a place away, and explore God's still, small voice in the currents of your life. Through worship, discussion, and reflection, learn from and connect with other women in new and meaningful ways.
A Day with Phyllis Tickle (July 6) - We 21st century Christians are living in a strange time, one that Bishop Mark Dyer has long since labeled as "A Giant Rummage Sale." To understand what it means for us here and now, acclaimed author and lecturer Phyllis Tickle will lead us in looking first at where we are and, secondly, at how we got here. Explore what it all means for the institutional Church and for us as Christians to be passing through such tumultuous times, and discover that some very invigorating, energetic, and God-drenched possibilities are awaiting us in the near future.
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FREE Communications Workshop
at the Presbytery Office
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Offering 2 Separate Classes - Come to 1 or Come to Both!
 Email Communications 101 - 9:00 am - 10:25 am
How to Create and Send Beautiful Mass Emails
to Your Congregation in Constant Contact
In this hour and a half workshop, Cheryl Glenn will show you how you can use Constant Contact to easily create beautiful and interactive emails that you can then send to your congregation and track readership.
 Facebook 101 - 10:35 am - 12:00 pm
Create a Complete Facebook Page
Full of Information and Pictures for Your Congregation
Would your church like to set up a Facebook page, but you either haven't been sure how to do it or haven't had time? Bring the information you'd like included on the page and pictures to share and we'll create a Facebook page together.
Interested in one or both of these workshops?
Email Cheryl Glenn and let her know which one you plan to attend so she can put you on the list! Registration deadline is June 20th.
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Bethelwoods Charleston
Day Camp Registration is Open!
For more information you can visit our website at www.bethelwoods.org. You can register your campers grades K5-5th for Day Camps provided by Bethelwoods and hosted by Charleston-Atlantic Presbyterian Churches:
- Summerville Presbyterian Church: June 4-8, June 11-15
- Westminster Presbyterian Church: June 11-15, June 18-22
- Hebron Zion Presbyterian Church: June 25-29, July 2-6
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Seconds, Please Tea Room
 Plan now to join the members of Second Presbyterian for their annual Seconds, Please Tea Room. This is a memorable event with great food and fabulous desserts! Join them on:
- Friday and Saturday, May 25 & 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Take Out available, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Second Presbyterian Church
342 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
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Peace Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
 Peace Church in Goose Creek is celebrating our 50th year this year - which includes our time on Redbank Rd as Goose Creek PC. We will be celebrating this wonderful event and God's blessing on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd. We will have a dinner and program on Saturday night followed by worship on Sunday morning at 10:00 am. |
 Save the Date for STEPS 2012!August 25, 2012
Mark your calendars now for the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery's STEPS Leadership event on August 25, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian.
This is a great opportunity to gather with people from all across our presbytery to equip ourselves to do ministry!
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Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery
- May 25-27, 2012 - Rev. Dr. D. McKinley Washington Retirement
- May 25, 26, June 1 and 2 - Second Church Tea Room
- June 2 and 3, 2012 - Peace Church Anniversary
- June 23, 2012 - Communications Workshop at Presbytery Office
- August 25, 2012 - STEPS Leadership Event
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
May 28th
Memorial Day
Office Closed
May 31st 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bethelwoods Team Meeting at Bethelwoods
June 1st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm CPM Candidate Assessments
June 5th 9:30 am - 12:00 pm COM Meeting
June 9th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PW Coord. Teams at Village at Summerville
June 11th 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bible Study & Chat
June 20th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Western Area Ministers' Lunch at Miller's Bread Basket
June 23rd 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CAP Communications Seminar
Upcoming
Presbytery Meetings
All meetings begin
at 9:00 am.
October 6, 2012
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
Church
of the Week
Mt. Pleasant,
South Carolina
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Keeping In Touch
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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. 302
Deane Kemper
Stated Clerk
Ext. 304
843.708.1848
Pie Mikell
Cong. Nurture
Ext. 303
Barbara Burger
Administration
Ext. 301
Mike Fitze
Presbytery Consultant
(843) 884-1504
Cheryl Glenn
Communications
(843) 259-4900
Rachel Epps
Youth Ministry
(843) 367-9136
The Journey
Campus and Young Adult Ministry
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