Clerks of Session Resources - Presbytery of Charlotte

PRESBYTERIAN PLANNING CALENDARS
BULK ORDER DEADLINE: July 14th
Download the order form

The 2023-2024 Presbyterian Planning Calendars will be published July 20th. This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders. Includes lectionary for Sundays and special days, liturgical days, liturgical colors, resource information for PC(USA) programmatic emphases, updated synod, presbytery and Presbyterian Mission Agency staff directories, color foldout synod/presbytery and world maps.

Helpful Information for Clerks of Session:

Bulletin Insert on 2023 Presbytery Mission Giving

Per Capita: Committee To Connection
2019-2023 Book of Order (PDF version)

Serving as Clerk of Session

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

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