Resources for Presbytery Committees and Congregations

PCUSA

Board of Pensions

Book of Common Worship PCUSA 2018

Book of Confessions 2016

Book of Order 2023 - 2025

Presbyterian Foundation

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)


Presbytery of the Redwoods and Synod of the Pacific

Anti-racism Statement

Bylaws

Presbytery 2024 Meeting Schedule

Presbytery Reimbursement Policy

Presbytery Voucher

Social Networking Guidelines

Standing Rules

Synod of the Pacific

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

     2025 Minimum Terms of Call

Background Check Services

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 2025

Expense reimbursement guidelines

Voucher for reimbursement request

Financial Review Guide for Sessions (PCUSA)

Investment Policy (approved by presbytery April 27, 2024)

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

Suggested ways to hold title

Synod Loan Guidelines for Churches

Form A (Synod application)

     Form R (Synod application)

Use of cash from sale of real estate 


Nominating Committee and Pastor Nominating Committees


COM - Materials on Calling a New Pastor

Congregational Life Cycle

MDP - Ministry Discernment Profile Form

Pastoral Call Form Sample (Word Doc)

Strategic Planning 101

The Art of Powerful Questions

Nomination Form - Nominating Committee


Representation & Review Committee and Clerk of Session

A Checklist for Congregations and Councils

Bylaws & Electronic Meetings Frequently Asked Questions

Bylaws Sample for Congregations

Review of Session Minutes, Rolls, Register Books CHECKLIST May 2024

Session Administrative Manual for Clerk of Session

Congregation Records Retention Schedule August 2024

     Virtual Meetings Sample Rules from Robert's Rules of Order     
 
    
Conducting Business Virtually for Congregations and Councils

   

Camps and Retreat Centers

Mattole Camp & Retreat Center

Westminster Woods

Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center