Become a Commissioner to the General Assembly
Information Packet - Nominations for 226th General Assembly
The Presbytery of San Jose is seeking Ministers of the Word and Sacrament/Teaching Elders Ruling Elders, and Young Adult Advisor Delegate applicants to serve as commissioners to the 226th General Assembly. This is an opportunity to help the larger church learn, discern and engage in the mission Christ is calling us to do together. We will send one RE commissioner, one TE commissioner and one YAAD.
Submit nominations by Nov. 10 to the Stated Clerk by mail to the Presbytery office or email Erica@sanjosepby.org to be considered for election at the November Presbytery Meeting, Nov 18 2023.
What is the General Assembly (“GA”) ?
It is our highest governing council of the denomination that meets every two years for governance and discernment about our denominational mission and vision. Commissioners are sent from every Presbytery, representing our connectional polity.
Included in the information packet at this link:
NOMINATIONS FOR 226th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
- Please see the additional information on what to expect from the 226th GA organizers.
- Please see the information from the Presbytery of San Jose Standing Rules for the process for electing Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegates to GA.