Whether you are serving a church, new worshipping community, specialized ministry, retired or somewhere in between, this has probably been a week full of showing up and listening to others as they try to process the results of the recent election. At the presbytery level, we’ve heard how many clergy have devoted many hours in the recent pastorally supporting congregation and community members as they process the results of the recent election and its possible repercussions all while trying to balance their own emotional response. We know this is hard and beautiful pastoral work and that our ordination vows remind us we don’t do this work alone. 

In that light, the Committee on Ministry’s Teaching Elder Care and Nurture Team invite all clergy in the National Capital Presbytery to join a Zoom meeting on Thursday, November 21st from 12-1pm to hold space for one another, share self-care strategies, and to begin to discern together what it means to be clergy in this particular moment in time. Zoom link can be found here –

Election Open Space
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 12:00 PM 

https://thepresbytery.zoom.us/j/81893937319?pwd=jYNu9v6CF3qe5FaM071rDWMW7LAJsA.1

Meeting ID: 818 9393 7319
Passcode: 675503

Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion
Wednesday, January 29, 2025  4:00 PM – Friday, January 31, 2025  11:00 AM
Riverside Presbyterian Church/Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA  20166

This is deep dive into repurposing your facility for mission, hosted by the Missional Incubator of the National Capital Presbytery and Fresh Expressions US.

What if the best way to connect with people in a diverse and rapidly changing world is not with another church program or better preaching?

Churches just like yours are opening missional businesses, such as workout studios, produce markets, surf shops, indoor play areas, ice cream fountains, game cafes, coffee shops, and more—not just as income-producing businesses, but also to connect and build meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.

Churches just like yours are repurposing their properties to leverage them, not just for monetization, but also for greater mission impact with a vision for new forms of faith community to emerge. From tiny-home villages to art studios, to day care centers, to nonprofit hubs, and more…your church can shift from a one-day-a-week gathering place for a few church members to a hub of relational connections and new faith communities.

Join us for an immersion experience at Riverside Presbyterian Church. Enjoy coffee and conversation in their coffee shop, Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, and experience for yourself what can happen when a facility becomes a community hub. Learn from leaders who have navigated this shift in their own congregations, and dive into deep discussions with peers who are captivated by this possibility. Take advantage of breakout sessions around the practicalities of this entrepreneurial approach to ministry. Explore Biblical foundations for the mission and engage in whole-hearted worship to reconnect with God’s purpose for your life, your leadership, and your church.

Details: Cost: $225 until Jan 6 (price increase to $250). For the first 40 members of the National Capital Presbytery that register the cost is $115 if you use the code “Missionalincubator” when you enroll from the registration page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missional-entrepreneurship-immersion-tickets-962039936347

For those who would like to stay overnight rather than commute there is a special hotel rate at the Hyatt Place Dulles South, 4994 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA 20151, ph. (703) 961 – 8160 of $119 per night plus taxes. Price expires 12/31/24 Click HERE to make a reservation.

Questions? Contact Brian Clark – bclark@thepresbytery.org