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Presbytery of Lake Erie
 

Links from the Lake Erie Breeze - E-Newsletter

 

The Faith Café, at Emmanuel Church, 3520 Perry Street, Erie, has a rich schedule of Christian musicians scheduled.  The new season starts Saturday, September 18 at 7:30.  This season will showcase a new format.  There are so many talented bands wanting to play at the Café, many Saturday’s will have two different sets.  A new schedule is attached.  (If printed 2 sided and cut in half, it would be a smaller hand out.)  Don’t miss it!   For more information on this Saturday evening Christian alternative experience please click here Faith Cafe or visit their website at www.emmanuelerie.org.

 

Triumphant Swing Band at Belle Valley

The Belle Valley Church, Erie, will host the Triumphant Swing Band on Sunday evening September 12th at 6:00 PM.  They are a 17 piece jazz band that has played in a multitude of settings.  The free will offering will support the Women’s Care Center in Erie.  For more information on this great evening please click here Triumphant Band 1 and Triumphant Band 2.

 

Fall Convocation at Wayside to Feature Sister Joan Chittister

Internationally known speaker and author Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, will be the featured speaker at the Wayside Presbyterian Church Fall Convocation, Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9.  She has recently released New God for a New World: She will speak Friday evening, 7:30-8:45 - "The God Who Beckons";  Saturday, (9:30- "The Divine Feminine: The Foundation of the Abrahamic World." For additional information, call Rev. Keith Sundberg, (814) 833-7653 or by going to the church website: www.wayside-erie.org or click here for more information Wayside Fall Convocation.

 

Is Your Church Encouraging a Healthy Pastor? 
The New York Times recently carried a significant article on the issue of clergy health. It is a topic worthy of honest conversation in a Session meeting.  Please click here New York Times for more information.  We live in unique times and the health of pastors is bearing the brunt of this transitional time in a very difficult fashion. Grapple with the issue.  As your pastor is healthy there is an increased likelihood of growing health in your congregation.

Invitation to Serve on a General Assembly Commission
One of the many actions taken this summer at General Assembly was the creation of a rather unique commission.  The commission has been given authority to work with Presbyteries and Synods as they may want to re-draw boundaries.  The commission could make decisions without waiting until the next General Assembly gathering in 2012.  Initially this commission would likely have little work (or no work) in the eastern part of the country due to the fact that presbyteries tend to be larger in the east; however, they will be busy with conversations in the west.  If you might have a desire to serve on a commission in such a capacity you would be encouraged to click on the following link to access the application form for membership on the General Assembly Special Commission - GA Commission

Presbyterian Women "Wave"
Please click here WAVE 1 and Wave 2 for the front and back pages of the PW Wave for July 2010.  This is just another way to let our congregations know what PW is doing!  In this issue you will find a letter from your PW Moderator (Karen Haas), PW Synod of the Trinity Gathering Update, 2010 Synod Mission Project and the October 23rd PW Fall Gathering Update.

Are you a Participant in the Board and Pensions Retirement Program and within Ten Years of Retirement?  Or would you be interested in attending a Seminar on Clergy Tax and Terms of Call?

If so, you are strongly encouraged to participate in the “Growing into Tomorrow…Today” seminar offered by the Board of Pensions on September 20-21 - click here for more information A Holistic Retirement Planning Seminar (a) / A Holistic Retirement Planning Seminar (b). Or you might want to attend the Render unto Caesar seminar on September 22. Click here for more information Clergy Tax and Terms of Call Seminar (a) / Clergy Tax and Terms of Call Seminar (b) The events will be held at Westminster College.  You can pick up valuable pointers through your participation.  If you have further questions you can contact General Presbyter David Oyler or email education@pensions.org.  Wise planning for the future can make a difference!

 

Equipping Pastors Opportunities

The presbyteries of Western Pennsylvania have scheduled four overnight events in 2010 at Camp Crestfield to Equip Pastors for effective service.  This is a wonderful opportunity to attend a quality event close to home, learn from your colleagues and prepare for service in your ministry.  The next event, "Missional Stewardship", will be held September 9-10, 2010 and the last event, "Missional Engagement", will be held November 18-19, 2010.  The information has been mailed to pastors and is available by clicking here:  Equipping Pastors Leadership Training Events   Overnight accommodations are limited to 50 participants, so register early by sending your completed registration form and payment to the Beaver-Butler Presbytery Office.  Ministers may register for all four sessions at one time, or each as the time draws closer.  The cost is $40 per event.  It is anticipated that we will have a waiting list, so you do run the risk of missing out, if you wait to register.  If you find out after registering that you are unable to attend, please call the Beaver-Butler office ASAP so that the space can be filled.   Any questions, please don't hesitate to call Beaver-Butler Presbytery Office: 724-452-7515 or e-mail to office@beaverbutler.org.  The deadline for registering is Friday, September 3.

 

Is Your Church Interested in Saving Money??

Well, of course you are interested in saving money!  If so, check out the information about an electricity consortium that the Synod of the Trinity is offering to churches.  Most of us know that electric bills will be rising dramatically this year.  This can be one way to realize some savings but it will take wise reflection on the part of your church leaders.  Click here - Creating A Consortium and here Electricity Consoritium to find information about this opportunity from the Synod of the Trinity.  If you have further questions please contact Synod Treasurer Chantal Atnip at treasurer@syntrinity.org.

 
Do You Have a Church Officer Training Event in Your Future?
If so, the Resource Center has a number of resources that may be helpful to you, please click here for additional information:  Resource Center  Also remember to click the Resource Center link on the left side of this webpage to look up specific resources you may.

 

 

 
 
Presbytery of Lake Erie, 2816 Elmwood Ave., Erie PA 16508 814-868-4891 office@pbylakeerie.org