Helpful Information for Clerks of Session:
2019-2023 Book of Order (PDF version)
10 Things Ruling Elders Should Know
OGA Advice on electronic rolls and registers
Rules for Church Records
(Clerk’s Handbook 2022)
Checklist for Sessional Records (revised)
Employment Guidance for Sessions and Session Personnel Committees
Bulletin Insert on Presbytery Mission Giving
The Church Treasurer’s Manual
(from the Presbytery of San Jose)
“WHEN WE GATHER” – A Book of Prayers for Worship
(from Geneva Press)
Background Checks through Safe Hiring Solutions
**Order Session Minutes Record Books from
Cokesbury Book Store
FIND OUT INFO ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AROUND YOUR CHURCH!
FREE RESEARCH TOOL FROM ASSOCIATION OF RELIGION DATA ARCHIVES (ARDA)
This tool assists church and community leaders in accessing free online information about their communities. The initial map shows the location of other churches in your area and the Community Profile Builder provides you with social, economic, and religious information on the community or neighborhoods you select. Our Community Profile Builder allows you to quickly and easily access social, economic, and religious information about your community. And, it’s free to use!
Visit thearda.com/demographicmap to get started.
Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free Communion Bread
Pure Knead Communion Loaves stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months. Just thaw on the counter the night before use and share. There’s no need to toast this moist, delicious bread before enjoying. Just tear it apart and pass it along. Works well for intinction. Uncut communion loaves will appear more homemade and vary in shapes and sizes. Communion loaves are just $4 each.
Visit the website for details: https://www.pureknead.com/communion-loaves
Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
Protect your church. The CCLI® Copyright License™ ensures your church is covered. Simply and legally. The Copyright License is tailored to your congregational singing activities and provides broad coverage for lyric storage, projections, song sheets, bulletin inserts, instrumental/vocal arrangements and service recordings. Optional rehearsal coverage enables duplication and sharing of commercial audio recordings and custom rehearsal tracks. Optional coverage is also available for streaming or podcasting recorded services. Visit the website for details: https://us.ccli.com
PC(USA) Form of Government Resources
Book of Order (PDF download) 2019 – 2023
Book of Confessions (PDF download)
A Guide to Parliamentary Procedure In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Advisory Handbook for the Development of Policies & Procedures
Sample Corporation Bylaws