Together Transforming…Lives. Church. World.

 

All are welcome to attend:

The Installation of Thomas Morgan - Sun, Dec 5, 5 pm at First of Lonaconing, and

The Ordination of Peter Boulware - Sun, Nov 28, 4 pm at First of Annapolis

Prayer Concerns

Sandra Thomas’ brother in Iraq

Iris Tucker’s daughter, Kiersten Cooper, who is awaiting surgery

Mary Louise Ellenberger, who continues to recover at Good Samaritan Hospital

 

 

 

 

 

People

 

Presbytery Office Closed Nov 25-26 Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Committee Night  - Tues, Dec 7, Presbytery Office

 

Council Night  - Mon, Dec 13, 7 pm Hughes Memorial

 

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Current Events

November 22, 2004

Where Did You See God?

 

Tidings* will be sent weekly on Monday afternoons.

Our primary audience is church professionals in the Presbytery of Baltimore.

 

Members of the Presbytery staff will write on a rotating basis:

 

Week 1  - Bill Millen

Week 2  - Terry Martin-Minnich

Week 3  - Julie Helms

Week 4  - Peter Nord

Week 5  - Tim Stern, Moderator

 

* Have a better name than Tidings? Name suggestions due by 11/23. The winner gets a Cruise. (We aren’t divulging in advance where the cruise will be.)

 

The Advent Resources list is now available on the Presbytery website.

The Presbytery staff is in the process of updating the subscriber list for the distribution of the White Book. Please contact Charles Forbes at cforbes@starlake.org or Alice Mcgee, amcgee@baltimorepresbytery.org with your correct email information to be sure you are on the list.

Need a gift for that special someone? Hunting Ridge is offering an opportunity to purchase unique Christmas Gifts from developing regions of the world at a fair price. Ye Christmas Shoppe, a program of SERRV International, will be open on Fri, Nov 26 10-2, Sat, Nov 27 10-2, and Sun, Nov 28 noon-2.

Would you like to employ an AmeriCorps volunteer? The Central Maryland Ecumenical Council is looking for agencies and churches to support their two local volunteers and their AmeriCorps Program. Contact the CMEC at 410-467-0957 or fcsnamericorps@aol.com.

Check out  the Job Opportunities posted on the Presbytery website.

 

 

 

TakeNote/ActNow

Questions or comments? Email Dot at: dsanchez@baltimorepresbytery.org or call 410-433-2012

To subscribe or unsubscribe please Email Alice at: amcgee@baltimorepresbytery.org or call 410-433-2012

 

I write the morning after a rather amazing meeting of Presbytery.  I often ask – where did you see God in today’s meeting?  That question was not asked – but let me share with you some of my answers.  I saw God in the words and presence of a Rabbi who was willing to struggle with us to find ways to work together for peace.  I saw God in the three people that Committee on Preparation for Ministry brought to the meeting for examination and the really wonderful dialogue between them and the Presbytery about things theological.  I saw God in the announcement that more than $1 million had been pledged for new church development.  I saw God in the pictures of Dr. Patricia of Guatemala.  These are the images I wish to retain of that meeting.

 

We also tackled a proposal to support civil marriage for same gender couples. Yes, I was disappointed that the Council’s recommendation for studied reflection before the vote was rejected.  And yes, I am saddened by the distress this vote is causing for some of our brothers and sisters.

 

This Presbytery has had a long and consistent history for how it approaches controversial issues.  While this approach has permitted this Presbytery to be a strong voice for certain important issues, it has done so at a cost.  I believe there is a need for a new way for dealing with such issues that empowers the moderate middle which has been largely silenced by the voices of those on the edges.  I invite you to join me in this effort.

 

Finally, let us focus on what is at the heart of why we are Christians who are the body of Christ: The grace and love of Jesus Christ.

 

Blessings,

Peter Nord