Presbytery of Western New York
E-newsletter Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Called Meeting of the Presbytery, February 28, 2009 – Message from Rev. Judith Brown Bryant
Judith Brown Bryant writes a summary of the Called meeting of the Presbytery on Saturday, February 28. Trained facilitators guided the conversation using the process of Mutual Invitation, a model recommended by PC(USA).
A Request from Lockport Presbyterian Home
Please print or post for your congregation----Lockport Presbyterian Home is "Celebrating 50 Years of Caring." We have suites available that are large enough for couples and respite care. We welcome you to tour our 52 rooms, studios, and suites. Contact Toni or Colleen at 716-434-8805.
Hamburg Seeks Director of Music
Hamburg Presbyterian Church is seeking an enthusiastic worship leader to oversee the ministry of music. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position. For more information, click here.
Healthy Ministry Conference
PC(USA) is planning a “Healthy Ministry” event for equipping CPM and COM members! Seminaries and the Presbytery Pastoral Care Network are planning a great event of inspiration, information, and intriguing models. For more information, click here.
Concert for Peace
WHAT: Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir and the Ars Nova Musicians Chamber Orchestra’s “Concert for Peace”
WHEN: Sunday, March 15 at 7:00.pm
WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave. Buffalo (between Summer and North Sts.
HOW: Donations accepted at the door.
CONTACT: (716) 884-33450 or see www.westminster-bflo.org
Featured artists include narrators John Horn, Dr. Thomas Yorty (pastor of the church), and Cristanne Miller (UB professor and Dickinson scholar). Soloists include Maggie Zindle (soprano) and Victor Schuel (baritone). Click here for further information.
The Healing Ministry of the Prayer Shawl
Rev. Langdon “Buddy” Hubbard (pastor of First Presbyterian Church, East Aurora) served as a member of the pastoral care response team for the American Red Cross, following the crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Clarence. Click here to read more.
News from Gladys Gifford
Please click here to read more to access news from Gladys Gifford regarding Eco-palms, the Presbyterian Women Gathering (April 25th), the West Valley Demonstration Project, and New York Interfaith Power and Light.
Wurffel-Sills Student Loan & Scholarships
The applications for the Interest-Free Loans and Scholarships are available to all active members of a Presbyterian Church in the Synod of the Northeast for the upcoming school year (2009-2010) from "The Karl, John, Elizabeth Wurffel Memorial Fund" and "The Allie L. Sills Memorial Fund." Click here for further information. The first deadline is April 1st.
World Water Day
World Water Day falls on a Sunday this year, March 22, 2009. In support of this important day of awareness, Living Waters for the World has developed a full set of World Water Day worship resources, including educational material for children, for use by PC(USA) churches. Click here for further information.
Presbytery-wide Dance for Youth at Youngstown
Youngstown Presbyterian Church is hosting a dance for teens on March 27th from 6 to 10 PM. Click here for further information or call David Stewart-Rogers at 696-0382.
June 11-13, Big Tent Conference in Atlanta
Ten concurrent partner conferences, worship, and celebrations will be held in Atlanta, June 11-13, sponsored by PC(USA). To find out how you can join the excitement, click here.
Lent at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville:
North Church is offering the following to assist in the journey through Lent: Soul Feast - A variety of stations within the church for meditation and other Lenten activities Cross-Ways Blog - A blog by Pastor Bill Hennessy on the ways of the cross through Lent
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