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August 3, 2023, Stated Meeting
Welcome to the Library... Shhhhhh
BOOK OF CONFESSIONS
Part I
BOOK OF ORDER
Part II 2019-2021
BOOK OF ORDER - ANNOTATED
- available at
https://index.pcusa.org/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates$fn=default.htm
COMPANION TO THE CONSTITUTION
COM MANUAL
Revised 2/27/2021; corrected 8/24/21
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GUIDELINE
STEPS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY
CPM GUIDELINES
MANUAL OF OPERATIONS
BY-LAWS
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
ACNOWLEDGEMENT: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
CHILD, YOUTH, & VULNERABLE ADULTS PROTECTION POLICY
Child...Protection Policy TEMPLATE for CHURCHES
, Word file
Child...Protection Policy TEMPLATE FOR CHURCHES,
PDF
Top Per Capita and Shared Mission of 2021
CLERK OF SESSION HANDBOOK
revised 10/2021
Minutes Review Checklist
(PDF)
Minutes Review Checklist
(Word)
Review of Rolls and Registers Checklist
(PDF)
Review of Rolls and Registers Checklist
(Word)
SEE CLERK'S TAB FOR ANNUAL REPORTS
EXPENSE VOUCHER
Word file
EXPENSE VOUCHER
PDF
SHARED MISSION REMITTANCE FORM (Word format)
SHARED MISSION REMITTANCE FORM (PDF)
SHARED MISSION PLEDGE FORM
Separation Policy for John Calvin Presbytery
Why Stay
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision, here is information which will answer questions about how this case impacts pastors and congregations in the PC(USA).
http://oga.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/same_gender_marriage_after_supreme_court_mandates_recognition_of_same_gender_marriage_final_edited(6).pdf
PC(USA) Leader Formation Webinar:
Leader Formation - Good Stewards of God’s Grace on Vimeo
Personnel Evaluation Guidelines
Guidelines for Session Personnel Committee
Ruling Elders and Personnel Matters
Self Evaluation for Officers
Sample Letter-Elders, Deacons for Evaluation
Pastor Evaluation Process
Final Process for Pastoral Evaluation
Personnel Monthly Priorities
STUDY RESOURCES
Families, Children, & Youth
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100 Things Every Child Should Know before Confirmation
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Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible
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The Barefoot Way: A Faith Guide for Youth, Young Adults,
and the People Who Walk with Them
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Getting It Together:
Spiritual Practices for Faith, Family, and Work
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Giving Good Gifts: The Spiritual Journey of Parenthood
Leadership Teams
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The Soul of Discernment:
A Spiritual Practice for Communities and Institutions
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Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers: A Handbook
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Spiritual Life:
The Foundation for Preaching and Teaching
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Growing in the Life of Faith, Second Edition:
Education and Christian Practices
Adult Groups
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Soul Feast, Newly Revised Edition:
A
n Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life
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Joy Together: Spiritual Practices for Your Congregation
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The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making
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C. S. Lewis and the Crisis of a Christian
A Five-Book Series Approach for Adults
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Faith and Creeds
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The Living God
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Jesus Christ
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The Spirit of Grace
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The Christian Life and Hope