Covid Resources
Returning and Gathering for Worship Guidance
Questions to Consider
CDC Guidance for Communities of Faith
CA State Guidance for Communities of Faith
World Health Organization Guidance
World Health Organization Decision Tree
PCUSA Returning to Worship
Resuming Church Services (Church Insurance Board)
Returning to Church (Wisconsin Council of Churches)
Baptism and Ordination/Installation
Prevention of Influenza
https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/flu-vaccine-resource-guide
Practical Considerations
Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities
Checklist for Returning to Church (Church Mutual Insurance)
Exposure to Virus at Church (Church Law & Tax)
Conducting Council Business Virtually (PCUSA)
Virtual Meetings Sample Rules from Robert's Rules of Order
Music
Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Statement
Wisconsin Council of Churches Statement on Singing
Recorded Hymns (Small Church Ministry: non-commercial use of recordings is permitted)
Other Resources
Digital Church Trends (Barna Group)
Congregational Survey Examples
Presbyterian Church of Novato (Word Doc)
PCUSA
Book of Common Worship PCUSA 2018
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Presbytery of the Redwoods and Synod of the Pacific
Presbytery 2024 Meeting Schedule
Presbytery Reimbursement Policy
The Way Forward for Redwoods Presbytery - Plan Narrative - May 2020
Tribal Lands
FAQs About Honoring Lands & Peoples
Honoring Lands and Peoples, Land Acknowledgment & Humble Confession 9.25.21
Tribal Lands & Presbytery of the Redwoods
Story Maps - History of the Land & the Lands of the Wiyot People
Committee on Ministry and Congregational Personnel Committees
COM Policies and Procedures Manual
Elder Abuse Recognition & Response
Pastor/Staff Evaluation Forms (in Word)
Policy for Reconciliation and Dismissal of Congregations
Pre-Employment Screening Certification
Covenant of Closure with an Outgoing Pastor
Sample Children and Youth Protection Policy
Employment Guidance for Sessions and Personnel Committees 2021 PCUSA
Standards of Ethical Conduct
Committee on Preparation for Ministry and Inquirers/Candidates
Committee on Preparation for Ministry Forms
CPM Preparing for Ministry Protocols
Committee on Mission Finance and Congregational Finances
Per Capita 2024
Expense reimbursement guidelines
Voucher for reimbursement request
Financial Review Guide for Sessions (PCUSA)
Grant Writing Policy
Shared Equity Loan Agreement SAMPLE
Guidelines for purchase of property
Sample Facility Use Agreement (PDF)
Sample Facility Use Agreement (WORD)
Tax Exemption Status Letter 501c3 Redwoods Presbytery from PCUSA July 2021
IRS Tax Exemption Letters 501c3 PCUSA
Policy regarding credit card use
Synod Loan Guidelines for Churches
Use of cash from sale of real estate
Nominating Committee and Pastor Nominating Committees
America's Changing Religious Identity Report (PRRI)
COM - Materials on Calling a New Pastor
MIF - Ministry Information Form 2016 (Word Doc)
On Calling a Pastor Manual PCUSA Revised March 2015
Pastoral Call Form Sample (Word Doc)
The Art of Powerful Questions
Nominating Committee - Nomination Form
Representation & Review Committee and Clerk of Session
Bylaws & Electronic Meetings Frequently Asked Questions
Bylaws Sample for Congregations
Review of Session Minutes, Rolls, Register Books CHECKLIST September 2023
Session Administrative Manual for Clerk of Session
Virtual Meetings Sample Rules from Robert's Rules of Order
Camps and Retreat Centers
Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center