862nd PRESBYTERY ASSEMBLY – Hybrid Meeting with in-person and virtual attendance
DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
View the video of the Pre-Presbytery Educational Opportunity presented by David Staniunas, Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) Archivist
View the video of the Vital Congregations presentation by The Rev. Dr. Tracy Keenan, NCP Missional Presbyter
WHERE: In-person at the Wicomico PC, 129 Broad Street, Salisbury, MD and virtually via Zoom. For those attending in-person, turn right off Broad Street onto the drive just before the church to enter the parking lot. Access building entrance from the back of the building adjacent to the parking lot. Registration is just inside the entry door. (NOTE: Your intention for participation will be required during registration below.)
A pre-Presbytery event will commence in the sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. (on the same meeting Zoom link for those participating virtually) led by the Archivist from the Presbyterian Historical Society, David Staniunas. We will explore the early history of Presbyterianism in this country to coincide with the anniversary celebrations of our Makemie churches.
ADVANCE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Registering as a commissioner = a teaching elder, commissioned ruling elder OR ruling elder who has voice and vote. A corresponding member OR guest have voice only. NOTE the Zoom link for the meeting will be distributed Monday, September 19 if not before.
FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES: We will follow Wicomico PC guidelines regarding mask requirements with an update provided if needed.
WORSHIP OFFERING for the 862nd Assembly will be designated to the Peace & Global Witness Special Offering and we provide thanks (merci, gracias, wanishi) for providing your offering here. PC(USA) encourages individual congregations to utilize up to 25% of the offering and mid-councils retain an additional 25% to connect with the global witness of Christ’s peace. The remaining 50% will be provided to PC(USA). View info about the Peace & Global Witness offering by clicking on the image above. We appreciate your generosity!
COMMISSIONER ORIENTATION BOOKLET
OFFICIAL CALL TO MEETING
DOCKET(updated 9.15.22)
WORSHIP FOR MEETING
- To be projected during the meeting
CONSENT AGENDA and CP/SC REPORT
- CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of the 861st Presbytery Assembly 2022 May 24
- Report of the AC to install Lisa Salita at Georgetown PC
- Report of the AC to install Nate Phillips at Red Clay Creek PC
- CORN Report to Synod of Mid-Atlantic as submitted July 1, 2022
- CONNECTIONAL PRESBYTER/STATED CLERK REPORT (upd 9.15.22)
SPARKING MISSION PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW CHURCH INITIATIVES
TRANSFORMING THE CHURCH THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND VITAL CONGREGATIONS
Committee on Ministers and Congregations
- COMC Report to Presbytery
- Charge for the Administrative Commission for West Nottingham
- Welcome new members
- Christopher Scott – Statement of Faith, Faith Journey
- Laura Viau – Statement of Faith, Faith Journey
Perryville Administrative Commission
Committee on Preparation for Missional Ministry
- CPMM Report to Presbytery (verbal)
Committee on Leadership
STEWARDSHIP FOR THE GOOD OF THE WORLD
Trustees
Committee on Representation and Nominations
- CORN Report to Presbytery (updated 9.15.22)
ADDITIONAL REPORTS/DOCUMENTS
RESOURCES and GUIDANCE
One-Click Dockets and Recordings
- 861st Presbytery Assembly – May 24, 2022
- 860th Presbytery Assembly – March 5, 2022
- 859th Presbytery Assembly – January 22, 2022
- 858th Stated Meeting – November 13, 2021
- 857th Stated Meeting – September 14, 2021
- 856th Stated Meeting – May 25, 2021
- 855th Stated Meeting – March 6, 2021
- 854th Stated Meeting – January 21, 2021
Official notice of meeting and subsequent meeting documents will be posted 10 days prior to the meeting if not before. Committee documents and Omnibus Motion may appear closer to the date of the meeting. Meeting materials will remain for approximately 3 weeks past the date of the meeting to allow for continued access.
Calendar of Upcoming Presbytery Meetings NOTE: View Equipping & Training Days on the Training webpage
| MEETING | DATE/TIME | LOCATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863rd Presbytery Assembly | Saturday, November 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m. | HYBRID: First Presbyterian Church-Newark and Zoom | |
| EQUIPPING & TRAINING DAY | Saturday, January 21 2023, 9:00a-1:00p | VIA ZOOM | Workshops leaders will be announced shortly! |
| Special Called Assembly | Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m. | VIA ZOOM | Vote on amendments to the Book of Order as presented by the 225th General Assembly |
| BAY RETREAT | Thursday, March 2-4, 2023 | HYBRID: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay | More info forthcoming! |
| 864th Presbytery Assembly | Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m. | HYBRID: Chestertown PC and Zoom | |
| 865th Presbytery Assembly | Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. | TBD | First read of the 2024 budget, incl. per capita |
| 866th Presbytery Assembly | Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 4:00 p.m. | TBD | Installation of Moderator and Vice Moderator |
*Registration begins 45 minutes before the meeting commences.
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