"There can, therefore, be no doubt that Presbyterians do carry out the principle that Church power vests in the Church itself, and that the people have a right to a substantive part in its discipline and government."
Charles Hodge
The Rev. Joy Myers serves as the Stated Clerk of the presbytery. The Stated Clerk is elected by the presbytery to three-year, renewable terms.
Rev. Joy Myers, Stated Clerk
Resources
Helpful Documents
General Policy Documents
Book of Order
2019-2021
Part I of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Book of Confessions
2019-2021
Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
The session is responsible for governing the congregation and guiding its witness to the sovereign activity of God in the world. We provide these resources to support that journey.
On behalf of the General Assembly and some presbytery entities, the Stated Clerk collects statistical information from all congregations annually. The Annual Reporting page of this site provides help with the process.
Open Positions In Our Presbytery
The Presbytery will be praying each week for our churches throughout the year and by doing so we demonstrate that we are a community of people who genuinely care for one another.
Newsletter Archive
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2021 Newsletters
| Week # | Issue 1 | Issue 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | January 12 | |
| 2 | January 5 | |
| 1 | December 29 | |
| 4 | January 19 | |
| 5 | January 26 | January 29 |
| 6 | February 2 | |
| 7 | February 9 | February 11 |
| 8 | February 16 | |
| 9 | February 23 |