A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – January 26, 2024
By Maureen Wright In the last two weeks, the Leadership Team and the Committee on Ministry each gathered for two-day retreats. The Leadership Team worked for a full day with Emily Swanson of Holy Cow! Consulting focusing on A Season of Discernment followed by a day of reflecting and [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – January 26, 2024
Board of Pensions news: Register for the new Benefits Connect Employers can now register for and access the new Benefits Connect website. You’ll need to do this to view and pay your invoices, explore the new website, and start managing your benefits in one place. If you previously tried [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – January 11, 2024
By Maureen Wright I am fascinated with New Year’s resolutions. The leaving behind of one year and the start of a new year offer endless possibilities, like an empty canvas or a blank slate. It seems natural that many people choose to make New Year’s resolutions. According to an [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – January 11, 2024
2024 IRS Standard Mileage The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – December 14, 2023
By Maureen Wright I love the season of advent! Sanctuaries decorated with purple paraments, decorated trees, banners, and advent wreaths are beautiful – from the most elaborate and glittery to the profoundly simple. Advent is the start of the church year with all of its hope and expectation. In [...]