Council

2023 Meeting Dates: 1/10, 3/21, 4/11, 6/13, 7/11, 9/12, 10/10, and 12/12; 6PM by Zoom; Lead Team Meeting Dates in 2022:12/6 – – 2023: 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/5, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5 at 1PM via Zoom

Purpose

The purpose of Council is to coordinate the Presbytery’s mission and program,

to provide for the regular review of the functional relationship between the Presbytery’s structure and its mission,

and to implement the priorities and purposes of the Presbytery between Presbytery gatherings as necessary.

Its actions will be reported to each Stated Presbytery Gathering through the Stated Clerk, and may be affirmed, rescinded, or amended by the Gathering.

Members

Responsibilities:

To share information around the Council table and across working teams to assure consistent efforts and collaboration to carry out the mission of the Presbytery, i.e. to support congregations and nurture leadership.
To develop ongoing strategic direction for mission on behalf of the presbytery in keeping with its purposes and emerging priorities, including new worshiping communities and funding decisions from the “One Hopeful Fund.”
To affirm the appointment of an investigating committee as recommended by the Presbytery Moderator and the Stated Clerk.

Documents:

Council Covenant

POC Honorarium Guidelines

Statement on Racial Justice