Here are some web resources that are particularly useful to churches in our denomination and region:

Presbyterian Church (USA) -- We are blessed as a denomination to have a fantastic web resource, that has just about everything you could want to know about the denomination, helpful resources for pastors, Christian Educators, Sunday School teachers, Presbyterian Youth Connection, access to PresbyNet, and now a "Web Store" so you can order denominational resources on-line.

PC(USA) - Theological Education --Voluntary contributions from congregations to the Theological Education Fund (1% Plan) and contributions and/or bequests made by individuals to the Theological Schools Endowment Fund are the only sources of denomination-wide funding for theological seminaries related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Percept www.link2lead.com  Explore the latest in demographic information about your ministry area and more at no cost to you!

Career and Personal Counseling Service has a long-standing relationship with the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia. They serve the Eastern Virginia Committee on Preparation for Ministry by providing psychological evaluations of Inquirers/Candidates for Ministry. We also serve the Presbytery by providing counseling for and evaluations of ordained ministers in crisis situations. In addition, we provide career counseling for lay adults, college students, and high school students, many of whom travel from south-eastern Virginia to Charlotte to use our services.

Synod of the Mid-Atlantic -- Serving 14 Presbyteries in Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, and Maryland.

Presbyterian Men's Council of the Synod of Mid-Atlantic  "A great resource for men's ministry ideas, resources and contact information. Be sure to get information on the popular annual July weekend retreat at Massanetta Springs".  Complete information on men's ministry and activities in churches and Presbyteries, resources and upcoming Conferences, including the Annual Men's Conference in Massanetta Springs.

Synod - Older Adult Ministries

Virginia Interfaith Center - The only non-profit, statewide organization advocating Judeo, Christian, and Islamic values. Members work together to improve Virginia's state laws and programs, guided by their vision of "a more just and compassionate Commonwealth.

Virginia Council of Churches The Virginia Council of Churches is the oldest ecumenical body in the Commonwealth, representing thirty seven governing bodies of eighteen Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant denominations.  As we work together as Christian communions, we build Christian Unity; as we work together with persons of other faiths, we build human community. www.vacouncilofchurches.org

 

Presbyterian Homes and Services -- The mission of Presbyterian Homes & Services is to provide a broad continuum of care to older adults. The services provided will be of the highest quality and designed to promote independence, dignity, and well-being. The emphasis will be on innovation and leadership in providing compassionate and highly competent care with the inspiration of God's love and word.

Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging -- PAHSA is an association of over 350 Christ centered, mission driven facilities and services for older adults. PAHSA members are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA and are open to senior adults of all faiths.

Presbyterian Youth Connection -- A listing of youth group related websites from around the country.

Camps and Conferences -- A comprehensive listing of Church related Camps and Conference sites.

Massanetta Springs -- Presently a part of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., but recent action by the synod provides for a new, separate Massanetta Springs corporation as of 1995. Massanetta's mission will remain the same, it will still be a conference center for the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, but will be better positioned to carry out its program for the future while maintaining the "Massanetta Heritage". We are on the verge of a new era of service to the church as we seek to upgrade our facilities and offer exceptional programs.

Montreat Conference Center -- One of three national conference centers affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA. The conference center offers a year-round schedule with over 35 conferences and retreats for all ages and interests, and attracts over 30,000 participants annually. For over 100 years, groups an individuals have come to Montreat to be inspired by its programs and to be physically and spiritually renewed in its beautiful mountain setting.

Cokesbury Online -- An internet source for ordering church supplies and equipment.

Digital City Hampton Roads -- Operated by the Daily Press, this site has links to many community resources and you should make sure your church is listed!

YAHOO! -- Need to find something on the web?  Start your search at Yahoo!

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

Visit the Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay website www.wcbay.com. This True LifeCare retirement community on the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay is sponsored by The Presbytery of Eastern Virginia and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

Westminster-Canterbury offers active retirees 62 years and older something most people dream of -- a beautiful waterfront home wonderful friends and neighbors, a superb quality of life and a full continuum of health care services for those who need it.

Ballentine Living Your Retirement Our mission at The Ballentine www.theballentine.com is to work in the spirit of Christ's love and caring, to provide for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of older persons, and to operate without a design for profit but rather with the well-being of our residents as our primary focus.

 

Presbyterian Women of Eastern Virginia