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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.).
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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.
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Synod -
Older Adult Ministries
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Presbyterian Youth Connection -- A listing of youth
group related websites from around the country.
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Camps and
Conferences -- A comprehensive listing of Church related Camps and Conference
sites.
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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.
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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.
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Cokesbury Online -- An internet source for ordering
church supplies and equipment.
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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!
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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.
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Presbyterian
Women of Eastern Virginia |
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