A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – March 27, 2025
By Maureen Wright Many of you have likely seen the movie The Bucket List, released in 2007. It was directed and produced by Rob Reiner and written by Justin Zackham. Starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, it tells the story of two terminally ill men on a road trip [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – March 27, 2025
2025 Per Capita The 20252 Per Capita rate is $30.30 per member, according to the church’s membership in the most recently file statistical report. With the total rate at $30.30 per member, the Presbytery of West Virginia will keep $17.46, sending $10.44 and $2.40 to the General Assembly and [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – March 13, 2025
By Maureen Wright As many of you know, I have had the opportunity to serve the General Assembly (GA) several times as a parliamentarian or parliamentary assistant for GA committees. Each time, I have been asked to talk with the committee about parliamentary procedure, the Book of Order, and [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – February 27, 2025
By Maureen Wright At the Presbytery meeting last week, I shared that in my work as the Transitional General Presbyter and my work as Stated Clerk, I am often invited to be a part of decision-making conversations. I have been thinking about how churches and presbyteries make decisions. This [...]
Youth Council applications now being accepted
Are there youth in your congregation, currently in grades 8-11, who are leaders, or potential leaders, and who might be interested in connecting with other high school youth across the presbytery by serving on the Presbytery of West Virginia’s Youth Council? Are there adults who enjoy working with youth [...]