Salem Matters

News of What Matters This Week in Salem Presbytery

A PC(USA) Statement on the Escalating War With Iran

INVITATION TO JOIN SALEM PRESBYTERY MISSIONS COMMITTEE

Salem Presbytery is in the process of reorganizing our Missions Committee to focus on regional, national and international missions.  We recognize that our Salem Presbytery churches are all engaged in many local missions, and in missions beyond the local communities.  We want to support these missions, but also seek to find ways for us as a Presbytery to reach beyond our boundaries into a world in need beyond.  We are currently in the process of seeking persons who would be willing to serve on this Committee, help us envision the work of mission for Salem Presbytery, and help us find ways to carry out that mission.  If you are interested in serving on this Committee or would like more information, please contact Dave Henry (Parish Associate for Congregation Care at Rumple Memorial) at 573-619-8934 (call or text) or by email at rabbiyoda@icloud.com.

Next Racial Equity Equipping Event

March 17, 2026

Elkin Presbyterian Church

Position Opening at Starmount Presbyterian, Greensboro

Starmount Presbyterian in Greensboro is currently seeking a full-time Church Business Administrator. For more information and a Job Description, click HERE.

Position Opening at Logan Presbyterian, Scotts

Please refer to the link below to the Job Description for the position of Transitional Pastor at Logan Presbyterian in Scotts, NC

To view the Job Description click HERE

View the Logan website HERE

Position Opening at Speedwell Presbyterian, Reidsville

Speedwell Presbyterian Church in Reidsville is presently searching for a half-time Stated Supply Pastor.

For more information and a Job Description, click HERE.

The Rev. Cecelia "CeCe" Armstrong, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly of the PC(USA) will be visiting our area April 26, 2026, and we would love for Salem and New Hope Presbyteries to join us for faith formation and conversations.

The First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, NC Pritchett Symposium is Sunday, April 26, 2026.

We warmly welcome The Rev. Cecelia "CeCe" Armstrong, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly of the PC(USA) as our guest teacher and preacher.

Everyone is invited for this time of faith formation and worship.

• 9:00 am -"Who Needs Jesus?" - class location Shive Hall

• 10:00 am Worship -  "Journey to Serve"  sermon text John 11:44

• 4:00-6:00 pm - "How Does the Church L.I.V.E.?" - class location Shive Hall.

We extend a special invitation to Salem Presbytery and New Hope Presbytery to come hear from our Co-Moderator.

Contact our Director of Faith Formation, Charlotte Nance-Allbright, CCE, for more information (callbright@fpcburlington.org).

An RSVP is not required but can help with set up for this event (reception@fpcburlington.org or 336-228-1703).

First Presbyterian Church ~ 508 W Davis St ~ Burlington, NC ~ 27215

PERUVIAN AMAZON MISSION TRIP 2026

Have you ever considered participating in a short-term Mission Trip to the Amazon Jungle of Peru?  Are you looking for an adventure this summer which gives you an opportunity to share your faith in action?  Dave Henry, Parish Associate for Congregational Care at Rumple Memorial, Blowing Rock, will be leading a Mission Team (Peru Crew) to Iquitos, Peru and surrounding area (in the heart of the Amazon Jungle) this July.  There is an opportunity to go for one week (July 10-18) or two weeks (July 10-25).  This mission trip will include worshipping with local Peruvian congregations, construction projects, a Bible school for the children of Tamshiyacu, medical clinic, distribution of books in Spanish, building relationships, immersing ourselves in the Peruvian Amazon culture and more.  There is an additional opportunity for a two-day Jungle Tour/Lodge experience.  Dave has been involved in this mission work in Peru for over 25 years and has led mission groups to Peru over 20 times.

If you are interested in learning more about this trip, please contact Dave Henry at 573-619-8934 (text or call) or by email at rabbiyoda@icloud.com.  (Must be 18 or older to participate unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.)

March Prayers for:

Committee on Representation;

CPM - Preparation for Ministry

Please Hold the Following in Your Prayers

• All those whose lives have been turned upside down by the conflict in Iran and the surrounding countries in the Middle East.

We will list these prayer requests for two weeks unless we are notified that they are to be continued. You may submit prayer requests through the link below.

Submit Prayer Requests Here

Ordination Anniversaries

Please pass along congratulations to the following who are celebrating anniversaries of their ordinations:  

• Steve Braswell ordained March 2, 1997

• Frank Covington ordained March 4, 1973

• Katie Barrett Todd ordained March 7, 2015

• Matthew Bussell ordained March 13, 2016   (10th in 2026)

• Jill Crainshaw ordained March 15, 1987

• Bill Johnston ordained March 15, 1987

• Susanne Martin ordained March 15, 1995

• Bill Hoyle ordained March 17, 1985

• Eric Larsen ordained March 17, 2013

• Stephanie Hankins ordained March 18, 2007

• Khelen Kuzmovich ordained March 23, 2014

• Fred Beck ordained March 28, 1993

• Tom Nesbit ordained March 31, 2019