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09.18.08
2009 Mission Conference at Santa Barbara First Church
Coming next year on January 17, 2009.
http://www.sbmissionconference.org/
Hotel Information
Best Western Pepper Tree Inn
3850 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
www.bestwesternpeppertreeinn.com
Special Discounted rate for Mission Conference registrants:
$132/night (Friday and Saturday)
Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites
2220 Bath St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
www.encinalodge.com
Single room w/King size or 2 Double beds:
$186/night
Lemon Tree Inn
2819 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
www.treeinns.com
Single room w/King size or 2 Double beds:
$186/night
09.18.08
Conference On Church Websites
For Churches of The Santa Barbara Presbytery
WHAT? A half-day conference to discuss tools and techniques used in developing and maintaining our church websites
WHEREFirst Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara
21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
WHEN? Saturday, October 11, 9am-12:30pm
WHY?
- To share, compare, and learn from each other;
- To hone existing skills and learn new ones (iron sharpens iron);
- To discover ways to better use this tool to communicate with our
congregations and to reach out to seekers;
- And to connect with other brothers and sisters in Christ involved in this area
of ministry for continuing communication and support
WHO'S INVITED? Anyone involved in creating, maintaining or posting information on their church's website - and
anyone interested in learning more about how that's done: Webmasters, Technologists, Elders, Office Staff, Pastors, etc.
WHAT TO BRING:
*Notebook or laptop with favorite software (wireless is available)
TO BRING: *Information (logon info) for your registry and hosting services (if you would
like to make any inquiries or changes)
*Flash drive, memory stick or blank CDs
*Recording device (camcorder, pc corder, audio recorder) if you'd like to record anything
*Digital camera - if you have a favorite one you like to use and need help optimizing images for the web
*Presentation materials if presenting to the group (see below)
*Questions!
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
*Projector and screen
*Power strips and extension cords
*Breakfast treats, juice, coffee and water
HOSTS:
Tom Piehn, Webmaster, Moorpark Presbyterian Church
Joan Johnson, Communications Elder, Moorpark Presbyterian Church
Call for Presentations: If you'd like to share about your Church website - your successes and your challenges -
please email us so we can include you on the agenda. Items to include in your presentation: what tools you use, what
works, what doesn't, etc. Presenters are encouraged to use PowerPoint, presentation media or their website as presentation
material.
Call for Questions: Is there a subject you'd like to know more about? Would you like to know which tools to use,
or how to use the tools you have more effectively? Do you have questions about domain registration, site hosting, email,
designing with templates, ftp, subdomains, image optimization, multimedia, search optimization, local searching, traffic
metering, localization, or other topics? Email your questions. We'll them them and address the topics of interest to you.
RSVP:
To register to attend, request additional information, submit a request to be placed on the presentation agenda and/or
request a topic to be addressed:
Please contact tpiehn@mppres.org,
jjohnson@mppres.org or call the MPC church office at 805-529-8422.
Deadline to RSVP: Friday, October 3
09.09.08
Healthy Congregations
WHAT? A Workshop at the First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo
WHY? To help participants develop skills to address issues such as:
- Do you avoid people with whom you disagree?
- Are you feeling at a loss in the face of conflict with friends or church family members?
- Are you overwhelmed by disagreements around you?
WHEN? Richard Blackburn, Exec. Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, will lead this event on Friday
evening, Oct. 3rd and Saturday, October 4th, 2008.
HOW? Ask for Registration Forms from your church office or the church office at First Presbyterian, SLO; mail them
in by September 1st. Learn how to calmly articulate what you think and value, and to act on that basis, while staying in
positive relationship with those who disagree.
08.28.08
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo,CA is seeking an individual, filled with the Holy Spirit, who has a growing,
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They will lead the congregations' ministries to students and young adults within
an active, growing church that reaches out to current and potential members and the community. The successful candidate
for the position must "show a passion" for youth and their families and be able to lovingly challenge individuals and
groups in their faith. We are seeking an individual who is flexible in areas of preference and logistics and firm in
matters of morality and principle. The successful candidate must work as a team leader and a team member and must have
excellent communication skills with all in the church family. This is a full-time, exempt position. Please refer to our
job posting at www.trinitycamarillo.org.
01.08.08
Per capita for 2008 is $27.70, based on church membership through 12/31/2006. The breakdown is as follows:
- General Assembly $5.79
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- Synod $2.58
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- Presbytery $19.33
01.05.08
2008 Mission Newsletter
www.sbmissionconference.org
page one and
page two of the newsletter available.
09.18.07
Open Position At Emmanuel Presbytery
Position: Director of Audio Visual Ministries at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
Description: Will oversee all A/V activities for the Sunday worship services and special seasonal services. This is a
part-time salaried position. For a full job description and additional inquiries contact Erika Watkins at
erikaw@epconline.org.
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