The CHATLine
for August 29, 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 news from Charleston Atlantic Presbytery!
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Annual STEPS Event
A Huge Success with Over 300 Attendees
Charleston Atlantic Presbytery STEPS 2012: In the Name of Jesus was held Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. What a glorious day it was! We could not have asked for better weather as over 300 Presbyterians from 30 churches in our presbytery gathered for worship, fellowship, and faith formation. Please take the opportunity to say thank you to the fabulous planning team of Jane Bullard, Martha Trussell, Julia Royall, Amie Waldeck, Leslie Williams, Susan Mellichamp, Philip West, and Mary Robinson. The gracious hospitality of the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church staff, session, and congregation made the event possible. Thanks to all the workshop leaders and participants who took to heart our theme's Scripture verse, "Let every detail in your lives, whether speech or action, be done in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God through him." (Colossians 3:17)
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Are You Using the Correct CAP Email Address???
 Two years ago we updated the presbytery's website and chose a new domain. Along with the change to the website, we also changed all of the staff email address. For two years, we had the old addresses forwarding to the new addresses, but have now ended this service. Please check your address book and confirm that you are sending emails to staff members at capresbytery.org.
If you have any questions about this process, don't hesitate to contact Cheryl Glenn, the presbytery's Director of Communications. |
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6th Annual Youth Explosion 2012
St. James Presbyterian Church USA
1314 Secessionville Road, Charleston SC 29412
September 8 & 9, 2012
Theme: Y.O.L.O - You Only Live Once
Scripture: Philippians 1: 21-24
Inviting Youth to join us for a time of Worship, Fellowship & Fun
Workshops for youth and parents on Saturday,
Picnic, 3-on-3 basketball, games and much more
Sunday - Youth Church Service and Fellowship Meal after Service
Cost: $5-Youth; $10 - Adults
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First Scots Middle School Youth
Work with Asheville, NC Urban Mission
 The First Scots middle school youth served in Asheville, NC this summer and partnered with a variety of urban mission groups including a homeless assistance agency, a center for children with developmental disabilities, a food bank (sorting potatoes!), a veteran's ministry, a children's day camp for at risk children, and a women's shelter, all while meeting many people who call Asheville home. Check out Asheville Youth Mission, who did a great job coordinating the trip!
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Topic: Human Trafficking
Speaker Available to Our Presbytery
Presbyterian Women's Global Exchange to India 2011 participant, Sherry Roberts, is available to speak to your congregation about her experiences in India, and more importantly, about human trafficking. If you would like members of your congregation to learn about this important topic, contact her at 843-442-6447.
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Johns Island Presbyterian Church
Center for Christian Studies
Presents Annual Lecture Series
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On September 29-30, 2012 the Center for Christian Studies will host a lecture series entitled, God Has Spoken by His Son: Jesus in Hebrews. This lectureship will feature Dr. Donald Fairbairn, the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Lecture Series Schedule:
September 29, 4:00pm
Jesus: Eternal Son or Honored Man?
(Hebrews 1)
September 30, 10:00am [sermon]
Lower than the Angels:
Jesus' Incarnate Life (Hebrews 2:1-13)
September 30, 4:00pm
A Merciful and Faithful High Priest:
Jesus' Death and Our Salvation (Hebrew 2:14-17)
Each lecture will be followed by coffee and refreshments
with Dr. Fairbairn in the Fellowship Hall.
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SOAP Event 2012
Forming, Reforming, Transforming:
Faith in the 21st Century
 This is the theme for the 2012 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Regional Gathering to take place October 25-27 at Presbyterian College. Keynote presenters are Dr. Pamela Mitchell-Legg, the Sarah Belk Gabrell Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary Charlotte Campus and Dr. Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor of Religion and Christian Education at Presbyterian College and Visiting Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte.
Click here for more information.
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Columbia Theological Seminary
Center for Lifelong Learning Upcoming Courses
September 20-23
Embodied Spirituality:
Embracing the Fullness of Life
(CSF) St. Irenaeus wrote, "The Glory of God is the human person fully alive." What does it mean? Is it possible to be fully human and to live fully alive? In this course we will consider the body as primary instrument of learning and knowing and as central to our connection and experience of God. Read more.
September 8, 2012
Seeking God with Sacred Circles Time of Prayer
Take time to retreat and reorient with a morning for prayer and reflection. We will pray with scripture alongside circles as forms and metaphor for the wholeness we seek in life. The morning will include an introduction to the theme, time for personal reflection with sacred circles in many forms from a walk outdoors or in the labyrinth, drawing or using color, small group interaction and closing prayers. Read More.
September 22, October 20, November 10 2012
Godly Play Foundation Core Training
There are a lot of things you can learn from a lecture, but Godly PlayŽ is best learned from the inside out. Join us to experience and learn Godly Play stories in a collegial, prayerful setting. Godly Play Foundation's talented Trainers will deepen your understanding of children's spirituality while guiding you on a personal journey of wonder. Read more.
October 26-27, 2012
Parents: Christian Educators on the Frontlines
Are you a church staff person who is painfully aware of how little time you have with the children in your church? A parent who is uncertain about faith practices in your home? Are you a church staff person who wishes for some grounding in equipping parents? A parent who needs new tools for being the primary Christian educators of your children? Read More.
April 11-13, 2013
Baptism and Beyond: Scaffolding a Life of Discipleship
How does one guide children, youth, and young adults in being followers of the living Christ in the world rather than simply handing them information about Jesus? How do we nurture all ages to live out their baptismal vows in their daily lives in ways that are counter-cultural to a life of consumption and self-fulfillment? Read More.
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Presbyterian Pilgrimage Weekend:
A Time to Renew Your Faith -- October 4-7, 2012
The Message by Peterson translates Matthew 11:28-30:
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."  Does this sound like you? "Tired, worn out, burned out?" Then the Word
may be calling you to Presbyterian Pilgrimage, a short course in Christianity. This three-day spiritual weekend is designed to strengthen your faith, give you a sense of purpose and a new commitment to Christ, and allow you to impact the environment in which you live, worship and work.
And what better place to be closer to Christ than at Camp Saint Christopher on Seabrook Island? It is the ideal place to begin that renewal. You will meet new friends and enjoy incredible food for both the stomach and for the soul.
Adair McCoy, a committed layperson, has been called to be the moderator of the October Pilgrimage. He, his spiritual advisors and all the staff will be there to help you get that sense of purpose to which Christ invites you.
If you would like more information, please contact one of the individuals below or visit our website at: http://www.scpresbyterianpilgrimage.org/. Participant applications are available online or from the individuals below. The cost for the three day weekend is $315. Needs-based scholarships are available, on a limited basis.
Contact SC Presbyterian Outreach Chair Diane Dunham at (843) 873-7404 (dwdunham@sc.rr.com) or SC Presbyterian Pilgrimage Registrar J. C. Simmons at (843) 871- 3944 (jsimmons14@sc.rr.com).
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2012 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
and Helpshops at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church
on October 27, 2012 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Theme: Dispatches to God's Household: The General Epistles  All women in Charleston Atlantic Presbytery are invited to this special event. Our keynote speaker will be t he Reverend Lisa C. Hermann is a member of New Hope Presbytery which covers the eastern part of North Carolina from Raleigh to the Outer Banks. She currently serves as a Staff Chaplain at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Registeration is $10.00 per person (checks payable to CAP PW). Register by October 12th to be included in the lunch count.
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Mark Your Calendars
for the Next Acts 16:5 Meeting
Stan Ott will return to the presbytery on Monday, October 29th. Spike Coleman and the good follks at St. Andrews will be hosting this meeting so mark your calendars now!!
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Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery
- September 29, 2012 - PW Chat 'N Chew at Salem Presbyterian
- October 27, 2012 - PW Fall Gathering at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Nurture Unit Meeting
September 4th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm COM Meeting September 6th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CPM Meeting 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Coordinating Committee
Upcoming
Presbytery Meeting
All meetings
begin at 9:00 am
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
Church
of the Week
Beaufort,
South Carolina
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Cluster "C" Presbyterian Women
Chat 'N Chew
Saturday,
September 29th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
at
Salem Presbyterian Church on
Wadmalaw Island
Join us for wonderful fellowship and your favorite salads!
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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!
Newsletter:
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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
Business Manager
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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