The Presbyterian Communication Network is hosting a regional conference October 18-20 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. This event will cover such topics as having a communication plan for your church, internet security, web-empowering your congregation, and much more.  These regional conferences are filled with ideas on how churches of all sizes can use communication techniques that fit their circumstances. It is an excellent resource for learning safe and proven ways of enhancing existing communication practices. Participants will discover new and better ways of connecting with their congregants. Click here for more information.

 

Speaking of connecting, you may have noticed that I use Constant Contact for this publication.  It is a great tool for producing newsletters, flyers, announcements - all manner of communication needs.  I use it in conjunction with our website: uploading documents that you download from E-News, linking to our site for more information or for registration for events, publicizing workshops, etc.  Have you thought about having something like this for your church newsletter?  If so, I would be glad to talk with you or even show you how easy it is.  A website is not absolutely necessary to have in order to use it, but is a real plus if you want to put up forms, flyers, or links to other church news.  The presbytery has contracted with the company that produced our website to offer our churches special pricing on a website of their own. If you are interested in either talking with me about Constant Contact or creating a website, please call me anytime.

PS:  I'm going to the conference in October.  Would love to have your church join me! 

A course initially offered only on theMcCormick Theological Seminary campus in Chicago is now, for the first time, also available at Montreat Conference Center just east of Asheville, NC!  Pastors and church leaders now have an opportunity to enroll in the same Certificate in Executive Leadership program that will be offered in Chicago - but much closer to home.

The McCormick Certificate in Executive Leadership program will equip pastors and other key leaders of Christian institutions, both congregations and broader church or non-profit systems, with the skills and abilities vital for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing landscape. The program emphasizes the development of adaptive and transformational skills, drawing on contemporary leadership theory and practice, on McCormick's recognized excellence in providing theological education and on McCormick's thirty-five years of experience in organizational development and leadership education. (Download the flyer)

 

Working on a Habitat House is never easy.  But the hilly terrain presents challenges that are not encountered on flat land.  It is exhausting work at times.  Here, a group take a much needed break.  

 

 

Recently a group representing Trinity Presbytery attended the New Church Development Conference.  It was held in August in St. Petersburg, Florida.  The focus was to excite and energize, equip folks with tools to do new church development and to inspire with new ideas. From all accounts, it was time well spent!  Here is a picture of the group at the conference.

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Looking for ways to make your church greener?  Need a plan?  Check the website Web of Creationfor a manual on how to implement greener practices. 

 

Greenville Presbyterian Church in Donalds is in search of a part-time Organist/Choir Director (see job description).  For those interested in the position please submit a resume including the desired compensation to the following address:  PO Box 157, Donalds, SC 29638.  Submissions may also be sent electronically. Questions may be directed to ljstone@wctel.net,

 

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 24 for "An Introduction to Creation Care."  The event will be held at the Greer Municipal Complex and will feature Dr. Rusty Pritchard, President of Flourish and past editor of Creation Care magazine.  For more information, please click here.

 

 

 

 

Pakistan Relief Efforts:

The recent flooding in Pakistan has left over 1,400 dead 1.5 million displaced.  The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program (PDA) is responding through our ecumenical partners with food, basic necessities and medical assistance.  You or church can help by responding to this call with a monetary donation.  Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

Caroline Sherard represented Trinity Presbytery as our YAAD (Young Adult Advisory Delegate) at the recent General Assembly in Minneapolis last June.  She, along with Michael East from Oklahoma, was elected Co-moderator of the Young Adult Advisory Delegates.  Caroline and Michael were written up in the August edition of Presbyterians Today. Caroline attends Winthrop and is majoring in elementary education.  She is a member of Abbeville Presbyterian Church.

Due to the popularity of "Welcome to the Presbyterian Church" - a special edition of the Presbyterians Today -  we have placed and received a SECOND shipment of the guidebooks .  They are $1 each (plus shipping if we need to mail them to you).  They would make a great addition to officer training, inquirer/new member classes, to give visitors, etc.  Call Lisa in the office at 800-321-4124 or 794-1225.  Hurry! They are going like hotcakes!