This position announcement has come to us from the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy, of the PC(USA):

While the new journal will serve the Advisory Committee’s goals of offering a participatory process for policy development and sharing information on the Church’s stands and studies, it is designed to appeal to younger people who often connect “Justice and Jesus.” The new journal will include interactive features as well as theme-based issues and ecumenical links. In this it will function somewhat differently than its print predecessor, taking advantage of the internet capacity for more immediate churchwide conversation and community-building. At the same time, the journal will help make available learnings from the past century of justice ministries in the Presbyterian Church’s several streams. The earlier journal’s name reflected the Advisory Committee’s own prior name, Advisory Council on Church & Society, but the denomination’s justice journal actually had three prior names: The Amethyst (symbol of temperance), Moral Welfare, and Social Progress.

In discussions of its hopes for the new journal and related projects, the Committee has noted that educated younger people are aware of massive threats to human well-being and want a faith that carries moral power. Aware of the wave of youthful leadership challenging stagnant dictatorships in the Middle East, there is a concern that the church’s witness should be part of a response of conscience to the crises seen from the United States. Seeking to move rapidly, the Committee has announced a target date for applications and letters of interest by April 7, 2011, and encourages persons to share this notice with all those who might be interested.

Find more information about the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy’s work.

Associate for Denominational Women’s Organization Relations
[2-2-2011]

Bread for the World, a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger home and abroad, seeks a motivated professional to engage denominational women’s organizations in partnerships with Bread and promote their involvement in the 1000 Days Campaign on maternal and child nutrition.

The associate will build and maintain relationships with national church women’s organizations; develop and implement educational and programmatic strategies and resources for engaging church women’s organizations; provide logistical support for and follow-up with the participants in Washington programs; and represent Bread at church women’s gatherings and events.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years related work experience; excellent relational skills; experience in planning and coordinating small group events, including travel arrangements; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and knowledge of Christian scripture, theology and church organization. Familiarity with national denominational women’s organizations preferred. Some overnight travel is required. This is a full-time grant funded position until October 2012.

 ~Please apply by February 18, 2011.

Bread is an EOE.

Rev. Diane Ford Jones, M.Div., M.S.
Senior National Church Relations Associate

Our New Address:  

Bread for the World
425 3rd Street SW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20024
Direct 202.688.1086
General 202.639.9400
Cell 240.478.0048
Fax 202.639.9401
Facebook.com/BreadfortheWorld
www.bread.org

Northside Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, dynamic, family-sized congregation in Ann Arbor, MI. We are seeking an experienced solo part-time pastor to lead and inspire our mission, ministry, and worship. Northside is a More Light congregation, and is committed to the full inclusion of all of God's children in the life and ministry of God's church. We have a traditional worship with a strong emphasis on lay leadership and an excellent music program.

PHEWA is a ministry of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry, General Assembly Mission Council, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). PHEWA network members are eager to welcome this new addition to leadership of this volunteer organization that is working to make our church and society more responsive to the needs of those who are vulnerable and marginalized. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and PIF or equivalent resume to applyphewa@hotmail.com. Application deadline is February 28, 2011.

Click here for the position description (in PDF format) >> 

Susan Lee Stack, Program Assistant, Presbyterian Health, Education & Welfare Association (PHEWA)

PC(USA) Office of Social Welfare Ministries, General Assembly Mission Council; Compassion, Peace & Justice Ministry

Interns will gain experience, discernment opportunities  [11-2-10]

from Presbyterian News Service

When the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson took the reins as director at the Washington-based Office of Public Witness in May, he made clear the importance of involving young adults in the work of the Washington-based office.

Now, with a revived internship program, OPW is taking a step to provide work and guidance for those seeking “experience and vocational discernment in the church and in the public square,” according to the internship posting.

“It stems from (Nelson’s) commitment to young people and providing opportunities for education and discernment and also developing a network of folks who know and love this office,” said Leslie Woods, OPW’s representative for domestic poverty and environmental issues.

Although the office has had interns before, Woods said she didn’t know of a formal internship program.

According to the position description, interns will be assigned a public policy issue to follow through the political and decision-making process. This task might include compiling news reports, communicating General Assembly positions to Congress, attending hearings and producing resources. Other tasks will include outreach, communication or event planning.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of Public Witness (OPW) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) today unveiled its Internship for Public Witness, a new program designed for the formation of servant leaders in public policy ministry.

Persons participating in the Internship program will enjoy exposure to a wide range of formative experiences. Working with OPW staff, interns will have the opportunity to follow an issue or issue portfolio of interest through the legislative and decision-making process. In addition, they will also be exposed to other components of public policy ministry, which may include church relations, communications, resource development, and event planning.     More >>

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