Presbyterian Church Clerk's Corner and Session Responsibilities
Discover the essential duties of the Clerk of Session in the Presbyterian Church, including record-keeping, meeting agendas, and member correspondence. Explore the roots of the faith, the Reformation, and the church's beliefs in one body, one Lord, and one faith. Get insights on the Book of Confessions and the Book of Order, along with upcoming session dates and contact information for Becky Willis, the Stated Clerk.
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CLERKS CORNER FLINT RIVER PRESBYTERY Becky Willis, Stated Clerk
The Early Church Our Jewish Brothers and Sisters Our Roots in the Faith The Reformation
Connectional Church We believe in one body, one Lord, one faith, one baptism. We belong to the holy catholic church (the universal church) The 3 C s Of Presbyterianism Covenantal Church We make promises to God and to each other. Constitutional Church We do God s work in the spirit of consistency (decently and in order)
Serving as Clerk of Session What now? Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Part I: Book of Confessions Part II: Book of Order Current edition: 2019-2021 Annotated Book of Order www.pcusa.org for online version
Officers of the Session According to the Book of Order, two officers lead the session: The Moderator of Session The Clerk of (or to) Session G-3.0104
The clerk shall record the transactions of the session. What Do Clerks The clerk shall preserve the records carefully. The clerk shall furnish extracts from the records when required by another council. Do? The clerk shall record the transactions at a congregational meeting. The clerk shall assure that all minutes are signed.
Prepare meeting agendas, if so requested Additional Tasks Correspondence Membership Rolls
www.flintriverpresbytery.org Presbytery website: www.flintriverpresbytery.org Some Help To Do Your Check out the Clerk of Session Tab Directory with essential information Job www.history.pcusa.org www.history.pcusa.org (Presbyterian Historical Society)
Questions from Chat feature Q&A and Next Sessions bwillis123a@yahoo.com Contact Becky Willis, Stated Clerk at bwillis123a@yahoo.com or 229-378-0102 with questions Next Sessions: July 27, 2021, at 7:00 pm October 26, 2021, at 7:00 pm Any need to change dates and/or times?
