Several Presbyterian gatherings have been planned for the first three months of 2017. ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, the Fellowship Community and NEXT Church have all planned National Gatherings to start of the new year. ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians: ECO’s National Gathering will be held Jan. 24-26, 2017 at First…
Approximately 600 Presbyterians have gathered in Atlanta this week for the 2016 National Gathering of NEXT church. Meeting Monday through Wednesday (Feb. 22-24, 2016) at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, the gathering is focusing on “Faith at the Crossroads,” and includes worship services, keynote speakers, workshops and fellowship. On Tuesday morning, the Rev. Lori…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Greeters stood at all of the entrances to the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C., on both days of the two-day NEXT Church conference, giving everyone who entered a brightly colored stole to wear around their neck. While these stoles, which at times were called ribbons, were solid colors,…
When most of us hear the term “improv,” we think of a comedy routine performed on stage. But Ashley Goff is encouraging the use of improv as part of liturgy. During the NEXT Church national gathering at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte March 5, Goff discussed the use of improvisation in worship services, calling it…
Relationship building as a means of community organizing was the focal point of a discussion facilitated by Pastor Patrick Daymond during the NEXT Church national gathering in Charlotte. Speaking at First Presbyterian Church on March 5, Daymond highlighted the need to develop meaningful one-on-one relationships in dealing with others, all in an attempt to build…