The Resource Center Catalog is online!
Use it to search our database for materials and topics you are interested in.  You can then request resources via email to:              

resource@pcusa-peva.org

 

 

 

Resource Catalog Online Search and Reservation System

NEWS! Exciting Migrant Ministry that Kristie Matheson, Resource Center Director  has been involved with check it out!

PEVA Educator’s Luncheons   Volunteer and Professional Educators throughout PEVA meet several times each year for programs, fun, and fellowship.  All members of PEVA are welcome to join us!  We meet: 

the first Thursday of each scheduled month at 12:00 noon, always at the PEVA office.

 

  • February 7, 2008  "VBS planning and coordinating"*

  • March 6 , 2008 "Educator's Q & A

  • May 1, 2008 *Small groups & Adult resources

Unless noted you may bring your own brown bag lunch.  You may call or email Kristie Matheson, PEVA Resource Center Director with any questions, 397-7063 or kristie@pcusa-peva.org The following schedule will be updated regularly, so check with us often! 

Resource Catalog Online Search and Reservation System

Understanding the Resource Center Catalog

The Resource Center materials are organized by resource type and description. Either of these may be used for a search process. A search may also be made by Author, Title, Publisher or Subject.

Policy for use:

1.    Resources are available for loan to all members of PEVA churches.

2.    Loan period is for two weeks, unless you ask for an extension to use the resource longer.

3.    Use the Search function to find resources, and email the Resource Center about a reservation. We will confirm your reservation by email after checking availability. The loan is not guaranteed until our return email.

4.    You may pick up your resources here at the Presbyterian Center at the appointed date.

5.    When the distance is an issue, we can mail them Media Rate allow up to two weeks for delivery. You will be responsible for return postage. Please reuse the same box for security of the resource.

6.    Overdue letters will be mailed quarterly prior to the Presbytery meeting (January, Aptil, July, October); after six months, if the resource has not been returned to the Resource Center, borrowers will be asked to financially replace the lost resource.
(please see overdue policy)

A-V EQUIPMENT: Two Data Projectors are available for events.  Call or email the Resource Center for availability and to request a reservation.

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Periodicals are maintained, and back issues are available. The Resource Center also receives publications and newsletters from all PC(USA) colleges, seminaries, and General Assembly program units.

Please feel free to contact us with questions or ideas for purchases. The Resource Center Director is also available to visit churches for seminars and training events, either assisting in leadership or bringing resources for a display. Interactive software is available to preview only , but can be brought out by the Director.

The Resource Center of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia contains over 7,000 books,DVD's videos, curriculum samples, program guides, CD’s, interactive software and study helps all intended to enhance the programs of the 64 local churches.

Located at the Presbyterian Center in Portsmouth, the Resource Center is open daily, and the Director, Kristie Matheson, is available to assist church pastors, elders and members to find just what they are looking for.

Whether its an idea for a youth program, a way to emphasize hunger or peacemaking, curriculum for new officer training, how to start a children’s church, what’s happening in PC(USA) missions, explorations into PC(USA) colleges and seminaries, or a need for Bible commentaries, the Resource Center can offer options.