News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – March 14, 2024
Board of Pensions: Directors approve redesigned Benefits Plan The Board of Directors approved a redesigned Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), effective Jan. 1, 2025, that supports congregations and provides parity regardless of ordination status. The redesign is the outcome of the season of rebuilding initiative the agency launched in 2023 [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – February 22, 2024
By Maureen Wright At the Presbytery meeting last Saturday during my Transitional General Presbyter’s report, I shared my current thoughts on the transition through which the Presbytery is moving and what this transition is asking of us as a Presbytery and as leaders. A number of people asked for [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – February 8, 2024
By Maureen Wright Last Monday and Tuesday, I attended the Synod of the Trinity’s Executive Presbyter Forum, usually referred to as the EP Forum. It gathers three times each year, offering those serving the Presbyteries of the Synod in an executive role a space of support and a setting [...]
Communion training for Ruling Elders – April 28, 3-5 PM
The presbytery has a responsibility for “authorizing and training specific ruling elders to administer or preside at the Lord’s Supper when it deems it necessary to meet the needs for the administration of the Sacrament.” (G-3.0301b) As the presbytery seeks to fulfill this responsibility, there will be a training [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – February 8, 2024
Church treasurers and finance committees As the Treasurer of our Presbytery, I am reaching out to offer my support and assistance to you in your vital role within your congregations. Navigating the financial responsibilities of a church can often feel like a daunting task. However, you don't have to face [...]