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Vision 2020 Workshop Registration Now Open
Leadership in a New Era: Looking Forward to General Synod 2020
At the request of the RCA's Vision 2020 Team, the Regional Synod of the Mid-Atlantics and the Regional Synod of New York will be hosting Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor (facilitators of the Vision 2020 Team) to lead us in a workshop in exploring emotional maturity for ourselves, our churches, and the RCA. Two dates and locations are being offered and both are open to RCA members and clergy in either synod:
Friday, March 13 (9:30am-4pm) – Greenville Community Church, 270 Ardsley Rd, Scarsdale NY 10583
Saturday, March 14 (9:30am-4pm) – New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 33 Seminary Place, New Brunswick NJ 08901
Click the dates for registration information
Spring Fling Youth Rally at Camp Warwick April 24-26, 2020
For more information or to download a registration form visit the Warwick Conference Center/Camp Warwick website at: https://campwarwick.org/youth-programs/
Save the Date!
At the request of the RCA's Vision 2020 Team, the Regional Synod of the Mid-Atlantics and the Regional Synod of New York will be hosting Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor (facilitators of the Vision 2020 Team) to lead us in a workshop exploring emotional maturity for ourselves, our churches, and the RCA. Two dates and locations are being offered and both will be open to RCA members and clergy in either synod:
Friday, March 13th - 9:30am-4pm at Greenville Community Church, Scarsdale NY
Saturday, March 14th - 9:30am-4pm at New Brunswick Theological Seminary
More details to follow in January.
City Church San Francisco 15th Annual Harvest Festival
Join us Sunday, October 27th, 4 - 7 PM at the Russian Center 2460 Sutter St.
The evening will be full of fun and games, a bounce house, prizes, and delicious food and drink for all ages. Invite your friends and neighbors! Costumes welcome and encouraged. This event is not just for people with kids--come with friends and shoot some basketball hoops, try the giant Jenga, step into the photo booth, or make some spin art!
Please help us make the event even yummier. If your last name starts with:
A-K: Bring a beverage (juice, soda, beer, wine)
L-Z: Bring a dessert
Call or email the office to volunteer to help or to volunteer to bring chili, soup, or cornbread: 415-346-6994; office@citychurchsf.org
Hillsborough Reformed Church Art Show & Sale: November 16-17
"Beauty All Around Us" - an exhibition of fine art paintings and photographs celebrating the beauty of New Jersey. The exhibition will feature works by established and emerging local artists. A reception starting at 1pm will be a great opportunity to meet the artists and hear about the inspiration for their work. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. Many of the works will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds to support maintenance and restoration of the historic church buildings.
If you can’t join us on Saturday, the Show continues on Sunday, November 17 starting at 11am and ending at 4pm.
Director of Music & Worship Position Opening - Grove Reformed Church
Grove Church, in North Bergen, NJ, is seeking a Director of Music & Worship (Part Time-15 hours/week)
SUMMARY
The music director will work closely with our pastor in cultivating worship services and worship teams that help lead our congregation to see and savor the greatness of God in Jesus Christ, in the power of the Spirit. Fostering dynamic congregational worship, singing the best of the old and the best of the new, is a key priority for our church and we are seeking an individual who’s called and gifted by God in the following areas:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collaborating in the planning of our weekly Sunday 10:45 am worship service. Choosing congregational hymns and songs that engage the congregation and support the reading and preaching of God’s Word.
2. Modeling and leading heartfelt worship in an invitational style – that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus.
3. Recruiting, auditioning, teaching, and training volunteer musicians and singers in the church and community to serve the congregation as a team with musical skill and humility.
4. Building up a core/several teams of volunteers to sing/play/minister in Sunday morning worship. This could include a praise team/volunteer choir/quartet/soloists/ children’s choir/etc.
5. Leading weekly rehearsals/Bible Studies that serve a dual purpose: (A) preparation for Sunday and (B) cultivation of Christ-centered community.
6. Building on our traditions and having a vision for where God might be calling our congregation and our musicians to grow in new expressions of worship.
7. Serving as a member of the ministry team at Grove, demonstrating a commitment to this congregation and its mission.
8. Oversee the AV/Production team and volunteers.
This individual is expected to: (A) be gifted in leading congregational worship (B) have a pastoral heart and love for Christ (C) be skilled in leading with/playing an instrument (D) possess leadership and organizational skills, and (E) be a team player.
If interested, please submit Resume AND Cover Letter to GroveChurchStaff@gmail.com