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Saturday, September 14 around 1:30 PM. This session will follow the September stated meeting of presbytery held in-person at Korean United Presbyterian Church. The church has graciously allowed us to stay and we can begin as soon as lunch is over. If you will be a commissioner to the meeting consider bringing your records for review that day.
Thursday, September 26 at 7 PM at Maryland Presbyterian Church. The church is convenient to the beltway in Towson and has lighted parking.
Thursday, October 10 at 10 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Howard County. This may be the most convenient session for those in Anne Arundel Co.
Saturday, October 26 at 10 AM at First Presbyterian in Frederick. The town has a multitude of great restaurants and shops for those interested in staying into the afternoon.

News Alerts

Caution! The Danger of Borrowing from the Internet

PC(USA) General Counsel Mike Kirk has provided advice about posting images copied from the Internet in your own publications. (The bottom line: be very careful, or don’t!). Be sure to read to the end for a related warning against identifying minors in photos that you have taken yourself.

Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

We are all aware that artificial intelligence technology is rapidly infiltrating our lives. Some of it can be useful in our work. But there are serious risks as well, especially when hackers use AI to create “deep fakes” or send bogus emails and other communications. The corporate arm of the PCUSA (A Corporation) has developed a set of preliminary guidelines for this emerging technology which is available for churches to adapt.

Be careful of consultants who offer to help congregations apply for the Employee Retention Credit!

The Presbyterian Foundation is cautioning churches that many are being bombarded by offers to help churches file for the refundable credit which was part of the CARES act. While the credit is legitimate, not all churches qualify and not all consultants are reputable. The Foundation has prepared an FAQ document to help you understand the issues.

Clerks of Session Orientation for Records Review

Documents and Publications

Manual for Clerks of Session
Guidelines for Holding Virtual Meetings
Administrative Operations Manual
Annual Review Checklist
Rolls and Registers
Statistical Reporting and Frequently Asked Questions
Records of Congregations – Presbyterian Historical Society
Congregation Retention
Serving as Clerk of Session – Some tasks and tips for clerks of session
Worship attendance with FaceBook livestream
Rolls & Registers Presentation – Clerks’ 2021 Meeting
Instructions for Virtual or Paired In-Person Minutes Review
Guidelines for Housing Allowances and Manses

Statistical Reporting

Clerks of Session can access the reporting portal here. This page has the link to the statistics entry system along with some frequently asked questions. The deadline for completing the reports is February 10, 2023. Watch for additional information right here.

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