Committee on Education for Mission

NEWS & EVENTS
General:  
Apr 26
Issues in Sexuality: Contact Presbytery Office for details.
 
May 25-Jun 10 Seminar in Egypt led by President of the Presbytery of the Delta, Dr. Tharwat Kades: “Religion and Modernity in Egypt: Coptic Revival, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Complexities of Religious Practice.” Contact the BTI (617.527.4880).>>More Information
 
Jun 14 - 18 Second Annual Institute in Restorative Justice for Religious Leaders. Sponsored by the Boston Theological Instituted and Hosted by Andover Newton Theological School. National Leaders in the Field as Instructors. Call 617.527.4880 for information.
   
Special For Youth
 

Ø      Camp Wilmot Camping Season – Visit the website for information on summer youth camps and use of facilities by church and other groups: www.presbyterynne.org/campwilmot

Ø      Youth Triennium: “No Longer Strangers,” July 20-25. Applications due now! See Betty Rots ()781.642.8499 or call Presbytery.

 
   
What We Do

Committee on Education for Mission—invites, reviews and evaluates proposals for mission; recommends allocation of presbytery’s mission funds; provides leadership for Presbytery wide programs in Christian Education, campus ministry, peace and justice, youth events.

 

Our responsibilities include:

  1. Invite proposals for mission grants and submit proposals with Committee's and Presbytery Council's recommendations to Presbytery for action.

  2. Make recommendations for additional ways to allocate the mission funds of the Presbytery.

  3. Take a leading role in establishing and organizing Presbytery-wide Mission Fairs.

  4. Share mission-related communications from the General Assembly, Synod, and other denominations and bodies with the Presbytery.

  5. Provide leadership and support for ministries in Education, Peace and Justice, and Youth Programs:

    1. A Presbytery-wide Christian Education program (including an annual Christian Education event)

    2. Christian Educators and Christian Education resources for churches.

    3. A liaison with campus ministries and related organizations in the Presbytery.

    4. A Presbytery-wide peace program.

    5. Presbytery witness on social justice issues.

    6. Regional ministry, outreach, and mission projects.

    7. Presbytery participation in national PC (USA)-related youth events.

    8. A Presbytery youth program.
 
Committee Members
Robert Ferguson (M)  
Gary MacConnell  (L)  Chair 
Merrie McIvor  (L)  
Doris Kellom (L)  
Gary MacConnell (L)  
Roderick MacDonald (M)  
Emadel Ramsey (L)  
Alice Hageman (M)  
Perry Smith (L)  
Elizabeth Denier (L) Presbyterian Women
Last updated 03-04-2008