Session

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTOR RICH TO RETIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2010

To find out more, please see Pastor Rich's message in the July Parish Paper. Feel free to talk to any Session member or to Pastor Rich who will also be available during his regular office hours, Monday-Wednesday, 9:30-1:30, Thursday, 9:30-11:30, or by special arrangement.

WHAT COMES NEXT?
(Helpful information from PC-USA)

Each "(Link)" leads to a web page where you can download the PDF file of the named document:

"On Calling a Pastor" - a manual of responsibilities and tasks from announcement of a departure to installing a new minister. (42pp) (Link)

"Committee on MInistry Advisory Handbook" - a compilation of resources and best practices (See especially Section 4 "Relationships with congregations searching for pastoral leadership" pp.4-1 thru 4-20). (148pp) (Link)

"Book of Order" published by the Office of the General Assembly. (See "The Form of Government" especially Chapter VI "Form of Government" (Link)

"Growing Christ's Church Deep and Wide Study Guide" covering topics such as "diversity" and evangelism" which may help us develop our commitment to our calling and upcoming transformation. (Link)

Disaster Contacts Sought. The Presbytery is looking for a person to serve as Disaster Contact for each Church in the Presbytery. This person would serve as a contact between his(her) Church and the Presbytery in the event of a disaster (ice storm, earth quake, etc.). The contact person must be in the area year-round, be an independent decision maker, and creative problem solver. The person should not be the Pastor, a fire, rescue, or EMT worker. Please let Pastor Rich or Ranota Hewitson know if you are interested.

2010 - Elders and the Committees
they are responsible for:

Buildings and Ground - Rob Ewy

Congregational Life and Outreach - Terry de la Vega

Mission - Kristin Brown

Stewardship, Wills and Memorials - Devon Shipp)

Christian Education - Barbara Baker

Finance, Wills and Memorials - Martin Heintzelman and Ranota Hewitson

Nominating -- Julie Miller

Personnel - Tom Longshore

Worship & Music - Julie Miller and Joanne Partch

Treasurer - Cynthia Coleman

Session News

Clerk's Corner

Ranota Hewitson, Clerk of Session

2010 General Assembly. Link to the 219th General Assembly (2010) web site - learn about the actions taken at the meeting and read a brief summary. Link to a .pdf newsletter on the work of the 210th GA.

2008 General Assembly. The church gathered in General Assembly June 20-28 in San Jose, California. Find full information about the General Assembly here: http://www.pcusa.org/ga218/index.htm
G.A. has posted all business it considered on a special site:
http://www.pc-biz.org/ClientHomePublic.aspx
Additional information (a summary and perspective on issues from the 218th General Assembly) is on the bulletin board outside the church offices.

Renovation Task Force Formed. The Session commissioned a task force to investigate and report on all aspects of the condition of our church sanctuary and Headstart facility, and to make recommendations. A copy of the full report is available at the church office. (Summary Report...)